#Sky chopper 2 windows#

Since the helicopter spins around a lot, we have a machine to help us keep pointed at the correct spot. This routes the signal to the appropriate transmitter relay tower. Then I turn the GPS-based transmitter finder on. When we first start up, I have to let the cameras warm up before the transmitter is turned on. Chris and Christi are Chopper 8's pilots. In Chopper 8, I have a better view looking forward. Both Dave and Ruben (pilots) have great vision and they are excellent at locating things. The pilots usually spot what we may be looking before I do. In Sky10 the monitors and controls almost completely block my view toward the front.

#Sky chopper 2 windows#

You can see from the attached photos that my only real view of what is happening is through the side windows or the monitors. The pilot sits in the front right side seat. It really involves lots of multi-tasking. What goes into doing news and traffic reports from a helicopter? I get asked this question every once in a while, so I thought I would write about it. Included in this album are photos of both of the helicopters I have used - Sky10 & Chopper 8.

This is because I took them through Sky10's tinted side window. These are some of the still pictures I have taken. We usually fly at an altitude around 1,000 to 2,000 feet. I have done this for KGTV (Channel 10 - ABC) in Sky10, and KFMB (Channel 8 - CBS) in Chopper 8. I fly over San Diego as a part of my job as a reporter.