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Helicopter Lands top Mount Everest

Posted by Hemos on from the new-methods-of-flying dept.

FlyByPC writes "The Eurcopter team has succeeded in landing a helicopter on Everest and returning safely to base, setting another ultimate aviation milestone -- for highest-altitude takeoff and landing. Interesting pictures of Lukla airfield, as well -- essentially a runway carved out of a mountainside."

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  1. The seem to be on top of things.... by selfsealingstembolt · · Score: 2, Funny

    *ducks*

    Sorry, couldn't help myself. *g*

    --
    Keep open minded - but not that open your brain falls out...
  2. Re:Interesting "landing" by earthman · · Score: 4, Funny

    Perhaps they should flatten the top of the mountain to make a helipad and make it a tourist attraction.

  3. Re:Interesting "landing" by uradu · · Score: 3, Funny

    I would have thought the real problem would be finding a spot to touch down amongst all the flags up there.

  4. Re:Some thoughts by CrosbieFitch · · Score: 2, Funny

    Check out this piccie:

    http://everestnews.com/stories2005/pictures/029p.j pg

    Why does it look like the helicopter has been Photoshopped into the shot?

    Are they using photomontage for 'artists impressions' these days?