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David K
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Helicopter Ride to Baja June 24-26 with Cameron Steele tour.
I wasn't sure until tonight, but as it is really 'off road' and for off road racing TV host Cameron Steele's tour group: I am being flown down to meet
up with them somewhere south of Colonet and visit the missions at Santo Domingo, El Rosario and San Fernando. I will try and take lots of photos and
share here after we get back Thursday PM. I presume the helicopter is for TV footage, such as seen on Cameron's Rip to Cabo annual event.
I have never been in a copter before, so this should be fun!
Stay tuned for a trip report in 3-4 days! 
[Edited on 6-25-2014 by David K]
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motoged
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David,
Enjoy the flight and adventure...
Don't believe everything you think....
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bajalearner
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That will be fun. Is it based in San Diego?
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
David,
Enjoy the flight and adventure... |
..and don't forget your passport.
Bob Durrell
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by durrelllrobert
| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
David,
Enjoy the flight and adventure... |
..and don't forget your passport. |
And your FMM...............
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baja43
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Cameron's groups often come right through our "front yard"...the lagoon of San Antonio del Mar (immediately west of Colonet). Our house is the only
red roof in the area. There is a cluster of four casitas about 1/2 mile back from the beach, north side of lagoon If you can, please take a pic, as
we have been there over 20 years and have never seen it from the air.
I envy you...have a blast!
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David K
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I sure will... the old Johnson Ranch, correct?
Leaving about 1pm. Have my passport. I think we clear into Mexico at Ensenada airport?
Hope the June Gloom burns away.
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TMW
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Sounds like a lot of fun.
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baja43
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Yep, we are about a mile due west of Johnson ranch.
Don't know about clearing thru Ensenada...I tried to arrange a light plane trip awhile back and it was going to require a TJ clearance and way more
money than I could afford.
You lucky dog
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BajaBlanca
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maybe take some pills for air sickness beforehand?
I bet it will be a trip of a lifetime. cant wait to see pics.
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
I sure will... the old Johnson Ranch, correct?
Leaving about 1pm. Have my passport. I think we clear into Mexico at Ensenada airport?
Hope the June Gloom burns away. |
June gloom all burned off by 0930 today (Punta Banda/ Ensenada)
Bob Durrell
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Take a large zip lock bag with you... Seriously. Flying in a helicopter is WAY different than a fixed wing. If you don't need it, the person beside
you might!! 
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lizard lips
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I WANT TO GO!
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KasloKid
Take a large zip lock bag with you... Seriously. Flying in a helicopter is WAY different than a fixed wing. If you don't need it, the person beside
you might!! |
^^^^^^ SEVERAL bags
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David K
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Stop it you guys! 
Anyway, it is just the pilot and I flying down. He will know what airport he needs to clear through.
Cameron left San Clemente at 5 am and is leading about a dozen trucks south past Laguna Hanson and out to the coast near San Vicente then south to
Mission Santo Domingo. I think we will land somewhere near there and I will transfer into one of the trucks? One night at San Quintin and one at
Solosports at Punta San Carlos... off roading to Mission San Fernando and El Rosario's mission on one of the legs to San Carlos.
I need to get going, so thanks for the advice and cheers... As always, I will be sharing my trip with you all! Hasta Pronto Amigos!
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Ateo
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Very cool.
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BajaGeoff
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Nice DK! Have a great trip and take a ton of photos!
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LancairDriver
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Enjoy the ride DK. Four wheeling is fun, but flying over it all is had to beat, especially with a helicopter where you can land almost anywhere and
explore terrain you could never access any other way.
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Be safe Bro-ham.
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Helicopter flying is counter-intuitive in that it is incredibly quiet on board and very stable. Far less chance of getting sick that on a small plane.
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