Yes, if I’m at Retallack, then it’s time to hit the helipad.

Not buying the concept of Kinrade as a pilot.  He doesn’t look like he’s taking the idea seriously, at any rate.

Nice rack…

I was on ground crew detail today, so no flights for me (and I’m spoiled enough with how many I get to do that it’s really not bothering me).  As a result, I got to watch some smokejumpers do a practice jump overhead…

…and then land right in front of me.

As if that wasn’t cool enough, the Buffalo they were training in did a tactical short landing right after.

After that, I drove up to meet the crew on Morning Mtn. for the rest of the Powerslave descent.

Not much to report here, although we did run into Scott "Schooly D" Dixon, and I have a bruise on my ass to prove it (the result of my avoiding a slower rider in front, thereby impeding Mr. D’s line). 

Another solid day in the Koots.  The boys are beginning to look tired…