For the marine pilots of the treacherous Columbia River Bar, simply boarding and disembarking their clients’ vessels can be a daunting task. But Brim Aviation and its Leonardo AW109SP help make it more like plain sailing. Join us as we tag along with Brim Aviation through some of the most dangerous stretches of water in the world and watch them conquer the Columbia River. Find the link in the comments below. #columbiariverbar #marinepilots #brimaviation #leonardohelicopters #avgeeks #verticalmag

Columbia River Bar Pilots do an incredible job protecting our environment and ensuring the safety of ships, crew and cargo since 1846. We're glad they get to enjoy some sunshine today. | Street 14 Café

Astoria, Oregon, is home to the Columbia River Bar Pilots, who guide ships through one of the world’s most challenging stretches of water. The Columbia River’s powerful flow meets the Pacific Ocean here, creating a dangerous bar with shifting currents and shallows.Columbia River Bar Pilots utilize two methods to board incoming vessels, helicopter and pilot boats. The helicopter is a Leonardo AW109SP, operated by Brim Aviation from Astoria Regional Airport. The 🚁 provides pilots with fast and ef