Helicopter pilot fixes pylon with incredible flying skills

  • Pilot pulls off the nimble feat to join the huge metal section on to its base
  • Three workmates look on in awe as the pilot precisely manoeuvres the red aircraft
  • They were working in below-zero temperatures in rural Manitoba, Canada

The battle to bring power to even the most remote of places goes on every day.

And these hardy mechanics out in the frosty fields of Manitoba, Canada, are at the frontline.

Incredible footage shows a helicopter pilot connecting two pieces of pylon in an operation to bring new electricity lines to the remote landscape.

The helicopter approaches against the backdrop of a crisp blue sky and snow covered woody outcrops. 

Its blades create a deafening humming sound that grows louder as the pilot manoeuvres the craft towards their target.

Footage filmed on November 18 in Manitoba, Canada, shows an impressive feat of control by the unnamed pilot.

Temperatures in Manitoba dropped as low as -8° that day. 

A helicopter pilot in Manitoba, Canada, attaches two sections of pylon together

In the footage filmed on November 18 this year workers watch the pilot carry out the tricky feat. They weathered temperatures as low as -8° that day

In the footage filmed on November 18 this year workers watch the pilot carry out the tricky feat. They weathered temperatures as low as -8° that day

As the craft completes its approach the footage reveals three men in bright orange hazard suits and harnesses milling around next to a small van.

The helicopter then begins to lower the section of pylon it is carrying on to an already installed base.

As it reduces its altitude a vast cloud of snow rises up around the pylon and aircraft. 

The pilot nimbly drops the pylon on to the base. Job done, the pilot detaches the metal structure before flying off.

Moment of truth: The pilot dangles his metal cargo metres above the pylon base before descending to join the two structures

Moment of truth: The pilot dangles his metal cargo metres above the pylon base before descending to join the two structures



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