Number one rule in helicopter flying is to never lose visual reference. 90% of VFR pilots won’t experience this type of flying, but as a utility pilot and ferry pilot in Alaska this is not uncommon to encounter. So how do we stay safe in this situation? It starts by being prepared. Mike and I are flying two different aircraft and each carrying a ton of survival and camping gear. We have the gear and the mindset that will make the decision to “Land and Live” an easy one. We have redundant remote