What do the helicopters do when they fly over? I was told when we were there a few weeks ago that they are on the look out for sharks--if so, who do they report to, when, etc. I could see someone "hanging out" looking down but I would think that if they spotted something, buy the time the message got to those in the water it would be too late. Espically when you are on a beach that doesnt have a life guard or beach patrol close by. We were at Camping on the Gulf in Sandestin.
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SoWal Expert
What do the helicopters do when they fly over?Sometimes, they land, await the boarding of Taylor Hicks, then, wisk him off to LA.
SoWal Insider
Sometimes, they land, await the boarding of Taylor Hicks, then, wisk him off to LA.is this one of the reasons why we don't love you all the time? (proverbial ;-) )
Like arkiegirl, I'm awaiting an answer to a very curious question.
quirty
I just thought they were just checking out the girls on the beach 
SoWal Expert
is this one of the reasons why we don't love you all the time? (proverbial ;-) )Well, it is true and it happened about the same time frame.
Like arkiegirl, I'm awaiting an answer to a very curious question.
Beach Fanatic
Arkie,
Allot of the helicopters you see are just doing their basic maneuvers from the airports from whence they came; they may be in or out of the pattern; practicing OR instructing.
Others are giving Helicopter tours; that is quite popular among tourists that have never been to the emerald coast; as it is (IMOO) the most beautiful coast in the world.....
And lastly, media, and photo Journalist I would imagine.
Sharks are most always visible in the water from above; and depending on what season, Cobia season is.. .(I think ) March-May......... I have heard of people "scouting" for those b4.........
Perhaps some of the more savvy~ will ping in on this and lend a hand....
Biff
Allot of the helicopters you see are just doing their basic maneuvers from the airports from whence they came; they may be in or out of the pattern; practicing OR instructing.
Others are giving Helicopter tours; that is quite popular among tourists that have never been to the emerald coast; as it is (IMOO) the most beautiful coast in the world.....
And lastly, media, and photo Journalist I would imagine.
Sharks are most always visible in the water from above; and depending on what season, Cobia season is.. .(I think ) March-May......... I have heard of people "scouting" for those b4.........
Perhaps some of the more savvy~ will ping in on this and lend a hand....
Biff
What do the helicopters do when they fly over? I was told when we were there a few weeks ago that they are on the look out for sharks--if so, who do they report to, when, etc. I could see someone "hanging out" looking down but I would think that if they spotted something, buy the time the message got to those in the water it would be too late. Espically when you are on a beach that doesnt have a life guard or beach patrol close by. We were at Camping on the Gulf in Sandestin.
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9 out of 10 I see are from the bases and hanging out is how those guys enjoy the beach. Probably trying to keep cool also.
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