I'm working on a film out at the Turtle Bay Hotel on the spectacular north shore of Oahu. We are building some set pieces before filming begins next week. I was very surprised to see the Magnum, P.I. helicopter taking off right next to where we are working. I knew that a company here was flying the same helicopter (but not THE identical one) we had used on the show with the same graphics. I walked over to see if they would allow me to take a photo to post here. I met the pilot, Josh, and Sarah and mentioned to them I had worked on the show and they kindly allowed me to take these photos:
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| The helicopter had just been used for some aerial photography and still had the camera mount. We are working right on the other side of those trees. |
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| Both Roger Mosley and Larry Manetti have visited and signed the helicopter in 2 places. |
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| They have also signed the console at the bottom as well. |
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| It was great to see this copter again after so many years. It's in much better condition than I remembered ours being. |
So if any of you get a chance to visit our beautiful State sometime, contact www.paradisecopters.com and go for a ride. Too bad they can't fly to the estate and land, but maybe someday. Josh said he'd take me up sometime so maybe I'll have something more to post!
