jjevendon Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I have over 2000 hours fix wing and my dream is to fly a Bell 47 'Whirlybird'. I'm not looking to obtain a H license - just want to be able to take off, hover, complete a circuit and land - dual of course. I live in the UK, retired and looking to fulfill a boyhood dream before hanging up my goggles. Be interested in hearing from anyone who can help. JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Dutch Country Helicopters just across the pond in Pennsylvania. http://www.flydch.com/index.php 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoknows idont Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 JJ, you want to post your request on pprune rotorheads, lots of brits around there. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 By the time you pay the UK prices with their high VAT, etc. you could probably have a nice two week vacation over here for the same money. Mission accomplished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjevendon Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Dutch Country Helicopters just across the pond in Pennsylvania. http://www.flydch.com/index.phpMany thanks for that.. Just sent and email and wait their response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjevendon Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 By the time you pay the UK prices with their high VAT, etc. you could probably have a nice two week vacation over here for the same money. Mission accomplished.You're right. Just found out that the guys over here charge nearly £640 p/hr. I think a flying holiday stateside looks increasingly attractive. Better get my suitcase dusted and ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Have a great time! That's over a $1,000 an hour for a Bell 47. Yikes! Should be beautiful there in the fall. Edited August 18, 2015 by helonorth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 You can also check with Mike over in Chino, Ca. I know how you feel though, I always wanted to fly a 47, and I'm glad I put 10 hours on one... Read this thread for some more: http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/topic/17072-bell-47-anyone/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneCoqui Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Check out Guardian Aviation LLC in Winter Haven, Florida. They have a nice Bell 47 G2. (863) 738-9800. Owners name is Ray Peña. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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