. If you have been hearing loud noises or popping sounds in the
El Monte area no worries. It is various helicopters making
supply drops to the adjacent moutains just north west and north
east of landing zone. Which is located just east of Lake
Jennings Road. There are two A-Star Helicopters one McDonnell
Douglas MD-500 , the infamous Erickson Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane
from Erikson Air Cranes and a Kaman K-1200 K-Max very unique
looking helicopter, usually intended for logging,firefighting,
supplly line drops.These helicopters fly alomost non-stop in the
area . So be on the look out when passing through the area, the
helicopters hover at 100ft above the power lines and pass over
the street. I've had the opportunity just today to catch the 64F
Skycrane taking off and making supply drops , what a sight .
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