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by Rick_Dickert from Los Angeles, CA

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A Day in the Air
Feb 28, 2008 | 8:50 AM
Category: Traffic
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Every day is different up in SkyFox. Each day is very unique. Yes, except for the holidays, there is ALWAYS traffic to show from 1000’. Some days we have some major breaking stories like fires or police pursuits. Others are filled with spectacular views of the ocean and mountains. And of course, we always mix in some fun. That’s why I dig my job so much…What I do up there constantly changes.

I grabbed some photos with my camera last Thursday (2/28) to illustrate this. We made a fly by out over Riverside over the tragic plane crash. We captured the snow capped San Gabriel Mountains as we headed back west. We always make a pass through Downtown L.A. and yes…we mix in a crowded freeway or two.

 

 

 

 

We are a team of *3* up in SkyFox. I’m just the talking head. The two most important guys are Kevin Walton, our senior pilot and Vince Mac, our award-winning photo journalist. Kevin is an amazing pilot and Vince works magic with our high definition Cineflex camera. I’ve included photos of them all. So, a little “behind the scenes” action for you guys. Let me know what you like and don’t like from what we do up in SkyFox. We are here to serve you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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gregschneiderhan read my blog view my photos
Mar 4, 2008 | 1:53 PM

i know the ex owner of that house and live a few houses down im so glad i dont live in that area no more.why is it that some sations forcast diffrent then fox. like abc7 says it was going to be partley cloudy and it rains on me that day. or the weather chanal says something diffrent then fox.i just had to ask abc ticked me off that day i was a few blocks from home the sky was dark grey and heavy drops started to come down and i just bought a new keyboard set that day.but now on im going to trust fox. your weather is more acurate then others. like that one time it snowed in sanbernadino and the ie 2 years ago i thought you where pulling my leg till i look out my window and saw snow on the hils. im prodicting a long hot summer this year
calimary
Mar 5, 2008 | 9:01 AM

..love the pics! you guys seem to do, or keep track of, so many things at once, i don't get it! how do you find out the latest-breaking news from the sky and then prioritize in order of importance, then..get to 'the scene'..do you produce that yourselves or are people on the ground communicating what they want you to do? the shot today of the inland lake..ha lol, amazing! looked just like the ocean. you make news fun. i bet you guys laugh alot up there..
blcoffman read my blog
Mar 5, 2008 | 9:13 AM

AWWW Rick those are Great just love the 1st picture you look so happy thats awesome really all photos are great too Just having fun Rick have a GREAT DAY !!!! Even though I KNOW YOU WOULD RATHER BE SURFING !!!! Have Fun be safe Keven and Vince too you guys Know Your all precious cargo up there !!!! Brenda
sebar read my blog view my photos
Mar 5, 2008 | 12:05 PM

Hey rick, glad to see you fly by each day, but you'll never find me...lol, even though I see you fly by, less a box of Mama's donuts of course! Yer still a kool dude even if you are a donut traitor, keep up the great work and when you fly by, I will continue to wave towards you.
_Bella_ read my blog view my photos
Mar 5, 2008 | 5:13 PM

Rick,

In your line of work you are able to see some amazing sights, your very fortunate, you have a great job, I know you appreciate and love it....it shows. I thank you for sharing some of the beauty with us, the sunrise, the ocean, etc., because of you we also get to enjoy it...thanks for that!

I was wondering though, I know that you also see a lot of horrible things as well...a lot that they can't show on air. Just the part they show us the viewers is tough enough to see, I feel for you, it must be hard at times to see what you see....how do you handle that?
ErintheCalichick read my blog
Mar 6, 2008 | 11:16 AM

hey Rick,

Wow - it's been quite some time since I have logged onto MyFoxLA.com. A lot of changes and MANY blogs to read. Rick - your blogs are always a lot of fun because you put so much into them. Whether it's interesting topics, fun information, ways to help important causes, or even pictures from your time in the sky - it's always something to look forward to.

The pictures are AWESOME!! The one of you getting on SkyFox made me laugh - you're such a rockstar!! The one of the plane crash was so sad but amazing nonetheless. The traffic shot reminded me of my past times of driving at Park La Brea every morning. The inside shot of the chopper was really incredible - Seeing all the controls amazed me. The US Bank tower is always pretty incredible to see. And the last one of the mountains had to be my favorite - It made me want to go hiking!!

I also tuned in for the first time to your live feed online. That was a treat!! I had a blast seeing and hearing all the behind the scenes action. :) And cracked up a few times with things said and done. I recommend EVERYONE checking it out at least once. :)

Well - I hope you have a good weekend. Enjoy the high temps!!

Erin
arutan view my photos
Mar 6, 2008 | 8:33 PM

The other day you guys were waiting for the winds to die down before you went up..(made me nervous) you and the sky fox team are in my prayers, blessing to all of you!!!
aurora
p.s thanks for showing the Salton Sea(spelling??) the other day...so that's what it looks like..lol
mystere read my blog view my photos
Mar 10, 2008 | 5:07 PM

Nice pics Rick!

Mr. E from Cypress
paramo
Mar 19, 2008 | 12:32 PM

hello Rick

This my first time Ive done this througth computer actully I had my grandson get on line for me. I know nothing adout useing a computer except how to play solatier. I need something from you that hopefully will make BIG defference in our family,which will be good thing. since you do traffic, Ive seen you cover police chases. There was a time that it seaems like they were happing more offen than we would have like for then to happen.
Even thought you havent at that station do you actess to past traffic files?
I need to know if there is any history of police chases back between december 1992 and april 1993.Only in LA county area. Then at what time did these chases started to become more popular and when did the media start covering these chases? I will truely grateful if you can get this imformation for me.
I am useing my daughter web. So here is my name and address.
Irene Paramo
1405 s. palomares st. #b.
Pomona. Ca. 91766

Ido want say Thank You

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Rick_Dickert

What's up everyone!? I'm Rick Dickert and I do the weather, traffic and breaking news from SkyFox every morning. I love my job..flying..up in the weather..etc..etc..Every day is different. I love the ocean, surfing, hiking and everything about the environment. Blog with me and let me know what is on your mind! A few songs in my IPOD now: -White Stripes “Icky Thump” -Finger Eleven “Paralyzer” -Foo Fighters “The Pretender” -Pennywise “Perfect People” & “Disconnect” -Joss Stone “Tell me ‘bout it” -Feist “1234” -Tiger Army “Forever Fades Away” -Eddy Vedder “Society” (entire Into the Wild Soundtrack) -Fall Out Boy “Thanks for the Memories” Good Movies I’ve seen Recently -Into the Wild -American Gangster How I Spend my Weekends -Napping -Eating -Another Nap -Running -More food -Surfing -More sleep -Hanging with friends and family

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