arotrhd Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Sorry in advance...it's not my intention to take a bat to a beehive, but at least this might give an idea of where some $$$ can go to besides a sheriff's race. The following is from Inc. magazine (http://www.inc.com/magazine/20070101/life-essentials.html): Things I Can't Live Without: Jerry Airola President and owner, Silver State Helicopters Former police officer Jerry Airola can't get enough of the whirlybirds. He took some helicopter lessons in 1996 and got hooked. Three years later, he and some friends chipped in for a Robinson R22 helicopter. By 2002, Airola had bought out his pals and justified the purchase of a second chopper to his wife by saying he would find a way to build a business around it. Today his North Las Vegas company, Silver State Helicopters, owns a fleet of 230 helicopters used for aerial tours, flight training, and corporate charters. The company, with 542 employees in 14 states, also contracts with law enforcement and firefighters--who need aerial support for desert drug busts, forest fires, and tricky rescues--and its employees do some Hollywood stunt work. "For one film, I got to knock a guy off a motorcycle with the helicopter," Airola says. "That was fun." Silver State Helicopters, with sales of $40.7 million in 2005, ranked No. 12 on the 2006 Inc. 500 list. In November, Airola made an unsuccessful run for sheriff of Clark County. Now, he's back chasing his usual goal: doubling his annual revenue. Nikon Coolpix 4600, $180"I like to take photos when I fly. I have some great shots of Yosemite and the Hoover Dam." Ruger357 magnum"When my grandfather was sheriff in California, Ruger made him this commemorative gun. It has wear marks, not from shooting, but from playing with it at his desk." AvMap EKP IV GPS, $1,500"I won't fly without one. It tells you everything about airports: what types of fuel they sell, where the airstrips are, and how long until you get there." 2006 Ford GT, $153,000"I collect cars, and this is my current favorite. Ford only made the GT for two years. I chose the colors because I'm a Raiders fan." …and What I CovetAgustaWestland AW139, about $10 million"I would love to have this as my own private helicopter. It's the ultimate, with state-of-the-art equipment such as heated blades, so it can fly in almost any weather condition." Hey, I'd love a 139 as well...some others might love to just earn their rating(s). -WATCH FOR THE WIRES- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james28 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 good god. forget that guy. i can't believe that he has a 150k car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 You can't live without Jerry Airola? Have you bumped your head? B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNHighNFast Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 You beat me to posting the article. I wonder how many people he is going to screw, to achieve his goal for the year of "doubling his annual revenue." At least the "Danger Arrow" is pointing at the right object in the picture Marlon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 It's hard to believe that he can show his face . What an a**hole. (oops.. did I say that? "tap tap.. is this thing on?") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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