UH1 Dry Lease Cost

[sarboy w****r]

Hi all,

Can anyone please give me an indication of what the hourly rate (dry lease) a UH1 goes out for? In particular, in North America or Africa, in the utility/fire fighting roles? Very rough figures are fine.

Many thanks,

SBW

[mini]

This will be interesting...

[canterbury crusader]

About 10% of the wet lease rate. :D

[Gordy]

Too many "if, ands or buts" to answer the question.

There are many factors involved like how many hours per month etc..... as a rough guide, mine will NOT got out dry, but wet with a pilot and crew etc.... I am looking for ball park $2,500 per hour. This number will go up or down depending upon:

1. Am I operating in a remote area and need to provide a fuel truck. (I need to factor in mileage, driver costs, cost of fuel...etc).
2. How many hours a day am I expected to fly. (One hour per day, but need to pay a pilot for 12 hour standby gets expensive).
3. How many days---relief costs after 12 days etc.

I have more than one at my disposal......pm me if you are looking to do a project and I can maybe help.

[1400shp]

Agrarflug in Germany has 4 B205 and they operate with other aircrafts in Africa. PM me for contact details if you are interested.