Erickson Air-Crane at Chimney Rock

Photos of the Erickson Air-Crane helping to repair the elevator at Chimney Rock
Read More
  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair (33 of 1)

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair (33 of 1)

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-16

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-16

  • The Air-Crane approaches the LZ with Lake Lure in the background

    The Air-Crane approaches the LZ with Lake Lure in the background

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-1

  • Moving into position near the Sky Lounge

    Moving into position near the Sky Lounge

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-8

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-20

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-20

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-17

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-17

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-19

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-19

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-18

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-18

  • First Lift.

    First Lift.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-9

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-21

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-21

  • The LZ center of this frame with the Air-Crane hovering 100' off the deck.

    The LZ center of this frame with the Air-Crane hovering 100' off the deck.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-10

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-22

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-22

  • The original Elevator Motor being lifted.

    The original Elevator Motor being lifted.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-11

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-23

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-23

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-24

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-24

  • Setting the old motor down.

    Setting the old motor down.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-12

  • The new motor being lifted into place.

    The new motor being lifted into place.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-13

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-25

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-25

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-26

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-26

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-27

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-27

  • Pilots working with skilled hands to gently make each lift look effortless.

    Pilots working with skilled hands to gently make each lift look effortless.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-2

  • lifting off of the LZ

    lifting off of the LZ

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-3

  • Closeup of the old elevator motor as it flies above the trees.

    Closeup of the old elevator motor as it flies above the trees.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-4

  • The Erickson Air-Crane making a heavy job look easy.

    The Erickson Air-Crane making a heavy job look easy.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-5

  • The old motor placed expertly by the crew of the Erickson Air-Crane

    The old motor placed expertly by the crew of the Erickson Air-Crane

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-14

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-28

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-28

  • New control box being lifted into place.

    New control box being lifted into place.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-6

  • Taking a break before lifting the final piece.

    Taking a break before lifting the final piece.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-15

  • The pilot in the back has the job of making sure the Air-Crane is where it should be for each lift.

    The pilot in the back has the job of making sure the Air-Crane is where it should be for each lift.

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-7

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-29

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-29

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-30

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-30

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-32

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-32

  • Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-31

    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-31

  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2023 SmugMug, Inc.
    The new motor being lifted into place.
    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-25.JPG
    Chimney Rock Elevator Repair-26.JPG