BIRKENSTORY #34 | ERIN JOHNSTONE - Helicopter Pilot from Canada

More from our Birkenstories here: https://bit.ly/Birkenstories Erin Johnstone pilots one of the biggest helicopters in the world, capable of lifting 25,000 pounds. With its two 4,800 horsepower engines, the S-64 Crane is a real flying monster. “It’s a beast”, Erin laughs. The last machine created by Igor Sikorsky was initially built for the Vietnam War to carry mobile hospitals and heavy equipment. It’s now primarily used for utility work, especially firefighting. Based in Canada, Erin is often in Greece, where her helicopter, equipped with tanks capable of carrying up to 2,000 gallons of water, is most needed during the summer. #BIRKENSTOCK #FemalePilot #inspiration