Jman Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 ...maybe, by the way he speaks, it really doesn't matter. He sounds very centered to me. I haven't checked out the authenticity of this so... It appears to be real. If it has appeared here before, my apologies. Jim http://www.glumbert.com/media/highpower wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folsoml Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Dang! Who was the 1st person to try that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 It's real, I asked a friend at the local power company about it. He actually had done it for a little while but had not liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Its just a tad dangerous, isn't it?? Somebody definitely has some cajones, though.... Hope he gets paid well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 That's commonly done here - has been for a number of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Glack Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 It's the real deal. The suit helps route the charge running around them (which they do feel). Actually pretty common. On the other hand, it's far more dangerous to do it while in contact with the ground. The safest thing would be to shut the whole thing down. Ain't happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I don't know how much he makes but it isn't enough!!!! Safe or not, I'm not planning to be part of a lightning bolt. WOW! MLM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newshooter Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I remeber seeing something about that kinda work on the discovery channel. Talk about some skilled chopper pilots!!! i bet that will give you a good rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronEqualizer Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Talk about being HIGH STRUNG . I wonder how much they CHARGE for that? I guess that IS what you called being HIGH paid. I'll be here all week. I crack me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed K Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Must have been a submarine sailor in a pevious life. I'd love that job if I were 10 years younger. Ride around on the skid of a chopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Ellis Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Real deal. I happened to run into a bunch from Haverfield, (http://www.haverfield.com/), who hung out next door to my aeromedical helo for a month or so. Both of us thought each others jobs was nuts. Talked to one of the linemen. One word described him. Focused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 This is high payin' work for really good pilots only and skid sitters with a whole lotta' of nerve. Don't apply if you are afraid of electricity, or heights, or both! This is the best way to repair transmission line infrastructure without taking them out of service. Been happening for a few years after one pilot/repairman team pioneered the method a few years back on their own in a foreign country without OSHA rules. Once it was proved as a working technique, it became accepted over here. Musta' taken some real cojones to be the guys who tried it first to see if it actually worked! The big worry they had as I remember was not about the possibility of electrocution, but whether the charge taken on would kill the chopper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos SC Shooter Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Real deal.I happened to run into a bunch from Haverfield, (http://www.haverfield.com/), who hung out next door to my aeromedical helo for a month or so. Both of us thought each others jobs was nuts. Talked to one of the linemen. One word described him. Focused. I went to this website and saw a "Job Opportunities" link. Rather than having postitions they asked for your info, asked what position you wanted and the desired salary. Looks like if you are crazy enough to do the work, it is name your own price. Hey Pharoah Bender, I think I have found your new job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Yup, my best friend is a lineman and interviewed with the outfit that does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standles Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 With all that voltage and such I wonder if the elctromagnetic fields that are generated are causing any long term damage to these folks. Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 It's the real deal. The suit helps route the charge running around them (which they do feel). It's my understanding that the suit is a stainless steel mesh, kinda like chain-mail. I suspect it would have to be a mighty fine mesh to keep it from being too heavy. If you look closely, you can see the suit has an extra large crotch section. It's to hold the extra large cajones required for the job. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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