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Who was the "Doc" that gave traffic reports?

Started by Joey, August 29, 2012, 09:14:57 AM

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Joey

Growing up, anytime we were in the car, my parents listened to KRMG in the morning. "Doc _________" would give traffic reports from his helicopter.  What was his name and what happened to him?  Wasn't he a dentist?

Townsend

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Quote from: Joey on August 29, 2012, 09:14:57 AM
Growing up, anytime we were in the car, my parents listened to KRMG in the morning. "Doc _________" would give traffic reports from his helicopter.  What was his name and what happened to him?  Wasn't he a dentist?

Doc Nelson.  He was a dentist.

Hoss

Quote from: Townsend on August 29, 2012, 09:24:04 AM
Doc Nelson wasn't it?

Yes it was Doc Nelson.  Some of his colloquialisms for specific kinds of incidents were funny (and in some cases a little controversial).  He was a dentist, hence "Doc".

EDIT: Curse you , southie!   ;D

Townsend


Conan71

Quote from: Hoss on August 29, 2012, 09:29:07 AM
Yes it was Doc Nelson.  Some of his colloquialisms for specific kinds of incidents were funny (and in some cases a little controversial).  He was a dentist, hence "Doc".

EDIT: Curse you , southie!   ;D

"Three car rocky"
"Two car doo-dah"
"Got a report of police chasing an armed robber from the Albertson's at 51st & Harvard.  Got a little pork in the pants..."

My FI said he often would see Doc sipping coffee in the lounge at Christiansen listening to a police scanner.  When it was near time for his segment, he'd go out, start the 150 and do a run-up while giving his traffic report. 

I believe he was also an FI in his spare time.
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

Hoss

Quote from: Conan71 on August 29, 2012, 09:40:29 AM
"Three car rocky"
"Two car doo-dah"
"Got a report of police chasing an armed robber from the Albertson's at 51st & Harvard.  Got a little pork in the pants..."

My FI said he often would see Doc sipping coffee in the lounge at Christiansen listening to a police scanner.  When it was near time for his segment, he'd go out, start the 150 and do a run-up while giving his traffic report. 

I believe he was also an FI in his spare time.

I remember hearing that as well.  I haven't been to Christiansen in so long (last time was with my pilot buddy I used to get right-seat time with).

I wasn't sure if he was rated in a whirly or not, but now I do remember that he flew a little 2 seater Cessna.

Joey

Yes, Doc Nelson.  Having flashbacks of Les Nesman now.

patric

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Joey


Gaspar

I believe I remember that he died when his helicopter hit some power lines.  I may be thinking of someone else, but I think it happend about 10 years ago??
When attacked by a mob of clowns, always go for the juggler.

Conan71

Quote from: Gaspar on August 29, 2012, 04:46:51 PM
I believe I remember that he died when his helicopter hit some power lines.  I may be thinking of someone else, but I think it happend about 10 years ago??

No, actually that was a friend of mine's dad down on the Arkansas River around Bixby. 

Also, not sure if Doc was a whirleybird pilot.  FAIK he always did KRMG traffic in a fixed wing craft.
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan

sgrizzle

Quote from: Conan71 on August 29, 2012, 10:07:18 PM
No, actually that was a friend of mine's dad down on the Arkansas River around Bixby. 

Also, not sure if Doc was a whirleybird pilot.  FAIK he always did KRMG traffic in a fixed wing craft.

It was always reported as a traffic helicopter. His dentist practice was last at 101st and Sheridan I believe.

Conan71

Quote from: sgrizzle on August 30, 2012, 08:32:49 AM
It was always reported as a traffic helicopter. His dentist practice was last at 101st and Sheridan I believe.

They may have used a helicopter in the late '70's into the '80's, that sounds familiar, not sure if Doc was the traffic guy then or not.  I do know for certain he flew a Cessna 150 which he kept at Christiansen Aviation in the 1990's. 

And yes, his practice was next to the old McCartney's at 101st & Sheridan. 
"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first" -Ronald Reagan