Gloucester’s David G. Ouellet Division of the US Naval Sea Cadets had the pretty phenomenal opportunity to fly with Boston Helicopter yesterday. Each member took a turn to take to the air with a pilot and even got the go ahead to take the controls. Unseasonably warm temperatures and a bright blue sky made the day all the more perfect.
In Sea Cadet fashion, the day wasn’t only about the chance to fly. Under the direction of their distinguished leaders, instructors, and Petty Officers the cadets also participated in combat medical training and gun safety training. They practiced marching, spent some time in class, and took a brief exam on the material presented to them at their last drill.
I can’t say enough about this program. If you have or know of a child age 10-17 who may be interested in or could benefit from the US Naval Sea Cadet program do yourself a favor and inquire.
READ ABOUT THE US NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS HERE
READ ABOUT GLOUCESTER’S DAVID G. OUELLET DIVISION HERE
Good Morning Gloucester 
These are a birds eye view from above flew a shuttle one time across the bay from San Francisco to Oakland via helicopter and pilot was a veteran of Vietnam so we had a lot to talk about on this short trip! Not longer flying but did when I used it On the way to South Korea. 🙂 Dave
Had to check to see if it was still used
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_and_Oakland_Helicopter_Airlines
San Francisco and Oakland Helicopter Airlines
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
San Francisco and Oakland Helicopter Airlines
IATA ICAO Callsign
SFO
Founded 1961
Commenced operations June 1st, 1961
Ceased operations 1985
Headquarters Oakland, California
Key people Mike Bagen
San Francisco and Oakland Helicopter Airlines (also known as SFO Helicopter Airlines and SFO Helicopter)[1] was a helicopter airline service offering scheduled passenger flights between San Francisco, Oakland, and other Bay Area cities. It was founded in 1961 but disappeared from the Official Airline Guide[2] 15 years later before finally going out of business in 1986.
The airline was declared bankrupt in July 1970 and by the end of the year, destinations had been reduced to Marin, Berkeley, SFO, and OAK. In 1973-1974, Emeryville replaced Berkeley as one of their reduced destinations. According to the October 26, 1975 SFO Helicopter Airlines timetable, 53 flights were being operated on a daily basis with an additional 26 flights being operated every day except on Saturdays with service being flown from San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport, Marin County and Emeryville.[14]
They disappeared from the Official Airline Guide[15] in 1976 and had gone out of business altogether in 1986.[citation needed]
SFO Helicopter Airlines had resumed scheduled passenger service by 1983.[16] According to the July 1, 1983 Pocket OAG, 22 round trip flights were being operated every weekday with Bell 206 helicopters between San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport.[17] This same referenced OAG also lists competition from another helicopter airline on the SFO-OAK route: Spirit Heliporter operating 25 round trip flights every weekday with Bell 206 helicopters with this same company also flying 24 round trip flights every weekday between SFO and China Basin in San Francisco.[18] By 1985, the OAG listed SFO Helicopter service between SFO and OAK and also between SFO and the Oakland Convention Center with all flights being operated with Bell 206 helicopters.[19]
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Great Allman brothers music too oh memories here thanks Nicole! 🙂 Dave
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What a great experience and opportunity for these young people!
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Thanks for posting this informative article about our program and one of the many cool things we provide to our cadets! Feel free to check out our Facebook page for more pics and info!
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Sir great job indeed, thanks for the path forward and adventure not likely to every forget Americas Guardians and Warriors a true calling! Dave Ret USAF…
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