This is amazing! I just started as a harvest inspector with the forest service in SW Washington after about a year of log scaling. I'm looking to either go back to scaling, or get into logging as I've truly grown a new appreciation and respect for loggers and their trade after working around them for a few months now. Helicopter logging seems like the best kind to be involved in by far. Not wure what would be more fun, falling the timber, setting the chockers, chasing, or flying 🤣 Its operations baby! Reminds me a lot of my time in the Navy and the time I got to spend on the flight deck.
Carrier? Which one? Flight deck is a different level than logging. Not butt hurting anyone, but you are a veteran, and I commend you. Loggers are also providing the world with building materials, and I commend you. Just two different levels. I think it would be insane to do either one.
I chased landing for a few years in my 20’s. Bumped knots a bit… My family are all loggers and I was working for my father. It sure was an exciting job. I remember the other chaser and I pulling a log off of the legs of the knot bumper. He was walking on it as he ran his tape and bumped it. He cut a limb that was holding it and it rolled on him. He fell and it rolled right up the backs of both legs. Broke one leg and bent the other foot up and dislocated the ankle. He was hollering like crazy while we picked the log up enough to slide him out from under. Good thing he’d already bucked it or we’d never been able to lift it. He was laughing about it the next day when he showed up in a cast and hobbling on crutches. It was an exiting job that’s for sure.
classic comment from the mentality of the Northwest coastal region. Of all my years of cutting... no region has more male penis measuring issues than them.
I dropped timber in the Swan Valley for a spell back in the day, am very glad to see you guys put a bunch of otherwise wasted board feet to good use. I've really hated to see our Montana logging legacy and economy dribble to nearly nothing because of poor thinking on both sides of the table. We have an important renewable resource here, and should use it wisely - there's absolutely no logic in thinking we can't have sustainable logging practices along with good stewardship of our woods and the critters living there. Best of luck to you and your crew!
Poor effort one side of the table namely the government, has left the logging industry and forests in shamble in BC Canada. The environmentlists have infiltrated the governing boards effectively hamstrung the industry. Last year because of inaction by government to clean up our forests and to act promptly when fires start we lost vast tract of manageable forest and numerous homes and structures including the town of Monte Lake and many properties on the west side of Okanagan Lake. Those areas are 60 miles apart. The fire was the White Rock lake fire it covered over 500 square miles It was started by lightning and a local logging wanted to go in and put it out. They were told by the government not to and if they did they would loose they logging tenure for that area. It was public land as most areas are in BC. When the fire blew up 2 weeks later they lost all their timber anyways. It is so frustrating to watch this happen.
holly man im perty sure thats the same bird we used up on the W.A. and Canada border in know one thing for sure Bart is the best never thought i would end up upside down and all around he has brass balls Wayne was awsome too miss that shit.
Nice video, but as far as Robin Conner saying they have "Spearheaded a way the industry goes." ( the helicopter logging industry ) I assume. How have they done that?? I have been watching helicopter logging since 1983 when my Dad was doing it with many companies including NW Helicopters, Silver Bay, CRI, and now Erickson. Its nice to see a small family run outfit making a profit in the industry, but by no means a "Spear Head" or the first.
+Eric Brooks Hi, this is Robin Conner. Yes Eric it does, but there are many variables. Primarily the quality of wood and the markets that it sells in, flight distance, experience of pilots and ground crew, etc. Pilots and wood are probably the 2 biggest factors. Thanks for the question!
Have you tried whole tree logging, or is it all cut to length? What about grapples? Have you done commercial thinning? It is good to see that timber removal is happening in these dry douglas fir\pine stands as it restores a more natural ecology.
Id imagine if it wasn't profitable they wouldn't of have been doing it for over the last 20 years. Unless they hit some bad times im sure by now they own their equipment. I think they have 2 Helis.
This was an independent video that Ryan and I produced in 2011. Our goal was to raise awareness of forest health and proper timber management practices.
It's a branding hammer. On the end of the hammer, it has R&R's brand for that timber sale. It stands out better if it is sprayed with paint. This is how the US Forest Service tracks the logs taken from that particular sale.
Massive guys I was a bushman in New Zealand until osh got involved with Harvard university from America who owns the biggest Forest cutting Right s in New Zealand made to many rules taken the fun out of logging in New Zealand
They were turning pretty fast. Not sure how much fuel helicopter uses in a day. Very sure log delimber and log loader use around 70 gallons fuel each per day maybe a little more.
well done R/R Conner Ive served with heli crews before its the best logging there is keep going keep going from Central Logging New Zealand
This is amazing! I just started as a harvest inspector with the forest service in SW Washington after about a year of log scaling. I'm looking to either go back to scaling, or get into logging as I've truly grown a new appreciation and respect for loggers and their trade after working around them for a few months now. Helicopter logging seems like the best kind to be involved in by far. Not wure what would be more fun, falling the timber, setting the chockers, chasing, or flying 🤣 Its operations baby! Reminds me a lot of my time in the Navy and the time I got to spend on the flight deck.
Carrier? Which one? Flight deck is a different level than logging. Not butt hurting anyone, but you are a veteran, and I commend you. Loggers are also providing the world with building materials, and I commend you. Just two different levels. I think it would be insane to do either one.
That was great fun. I worked in the timber industry for 17 yrs. proud of what your doing. Cindy
I chased landing for a few years in my 20’s. Bumped knots a bit… My family are all loggers and I was working for my father. It sure was an exciting job. I remember the other chaser and I pulling a log off of the legs of the knot bumper. He was walking on it as he ran his tape and bumped it. He cut a limb that was holding it and it rolled on him. He fell and it rolled right up the backs of both legs. Broke one leg and bent the other foot up and dislocated the ankle. He was hollering like crazy while we picked the log up enough to slide him out from under. Good thing he’d already bucked it or we’d never been able to lift it. He was laughing about it the next day when he showed up in a cast and hobbling on crutches. It was an exiting job that’s for sure.
You will be missed Bart...RIP... Great guy and an Awesome pilot!
He was a hell of a pilot.
I'm from Lolo , loved watch u guys and now it popped up on my phone . Montana proud
I heli- logged in bc under the 214b this is playing on a hill compared to the conditions and steep grades we hooked on
There’s always SOMEBODY who’s done it bigger,badder,better🤷♂️
classic comment from the mentality of the Northwest coastal region.
Of all my years of cutting... no region has more male penis measuring issues than them.
@@richardyork9495 your correct
@@ShaneHerrick you should get counselling for that cutting issue
Good for you.
This is amazing 👍
I dropped timber in the Swan Valley for a spell back in the day, am very glad to see you guys put a bunch of otherwise wasted board feet to good use. I've really hated to see our Montana logging legacy and economy dribble to nearly nothing because of poor thinking on both sides of the table. We have an important renewable resource here, and should use it wisely - there's absolutely no logic in thinking we can't have sustainable logging practices along with good stewardship of our woods and the critters living there. Best of luck to you and your crew!
Poor effort one side of the table namely the government, has left the logging industry and forests in shamble in BC Canada. The environmentlists have infiltrated the governing boards effectively hamstrung the industry. Last year because of inaction by government to clean up our forests and to act promptly when fires start we lost vast tract of manageable forest and numerous homes and structures including the town of Monte Lake and many properties on the west side of Okanagan Lake. Those areas are 60 miles apart. The fire was the White Rock lake fire it covered over 500 square miles It was started by lightning and a local logging wanted to go in and put it out. They were told by the government not to and if they did they would loose they logging tenure for that area. It was public land as most areas are in BC. When the fire blew up 2 weeks later they lost all their timber anyways. It is so frustrating to watch this happen.
Worked with Bart years ago for helicrane. RIP BART
holly man im perty sure thats the same bird we used up on the W.A. and Canada border in know one thing for sure Bart is the best never thought i would end up upside down and all around he has brass balls Wayne was awsome too miss that shit.
Nice video presentation Sir & Maam.
Thanks so much for this video, my daughter is very curious abot how logging works nad this was very informative!
Nice video, but as far as Robin Conner saying they have "Spearheaded a way the industry goes." ( the helicopter logging industry ) I assume. How have they done that??
I have been watching helicopter logging since 1983 when my Dad was doing it with many companies including NW Helicopters, Silver Bay, CRI, and now Erickson. Its nice to see a small family run outfit making a profit in the industry, but by no means a "Spear Head" or the first.
You forgot Columbia and Carson helicopters I remember Ryan working for Jack Toothman heli logging long before he started logging on his own
This is an interesting process. Does this method of logging produce enough profit cover the overhead?
+Eric Brooks Hi, this is Robin Conner. Yes Eric it does, but there are many variables. Primarily the quality of wood and the markets that it sells in, flight distance, experience of pilots and ground crew, etc. Pilots and wood are probably the 2 biggest factors. Thanks for the question!
Have you tried whole tree logging, or is it all cut to length? What about grapples? Have you done commercial thinning? It is good to see that timber removal is happening in these dry douglas fir\pine stands as it restores a more natural ecology.
rarely
Id imagine if it wasn't profitable they wouldn't of have been doing it for over the last 20 years. Unless they hit some bad times im sure by now they own their equipment. I think they have 2 Helis.
Would you guys come clean up some private property by Bozeman?
I was a Canadian Aircrane hooker !
Big coastal wood , water drops road landings whatever !
Fun and exciting job !
Robin, who makes that remote hook?
They got you to watch it. That was the point.
What happened to Bart?
What season of ax men is this?
This was an independent video that Ryan and I produced in 2011. Our goal was to raise awareness of forest health and proper timber management practices.
This is the 3rd part of a 4 part series.
nice video!!!
how much board feet A day?
Wondering same thing.
Why does Earthquake hit the tree with a hammer, then slash it with paint????
It's a branding hammer. On the end of the hammer, it has R&R's brand for that timber sale. It stands out better if it is sprayed with paint. This is how the US Forest Service tracks the logs taken from that particular sale.
Massive guys I was a bushman in New Zealand until osh got involved with Harvard university from America who owns the biggest Forest cutting Right s in New Zealand made to many rules taken the fun out of logging in New Zealand
They call themselves progressive but they are actually democrats.
rip Bart.
I heard he crashed and died
He did, very sad, I loved watching him on the show.
I cut BART ,HE WAS A AWESOME PILOT RYAN WAS A GOOD GUY ALSO ,BW
thats cool but i dont see how you can make any money with old dead pine helicopter logging, i figured you need high grade hardwood
They were turning pretty fast. Not sure how much fuel helicopter uses in a day. Very sure log delimber and log loader use around 70 gallons fuel each per day maybe a little more.
The only good part of the Drama-Queen Axe-Men show.
No dramatized BS.
UH- 1 B
Columbia helicopters are better.
contontop videos are better ,and i would rather watch skiders do the pulling
Stop cutting down the forest! Please. You’re destroying paradise! 😩🤯🤬
You must of missed the whole point of this video series. In order to do that you obviously didn't even pay any attention to the video.
We got a genius here.