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rotorboy
31st Jan 2015, 14:17
Hello I am looking to rent a AS350 for a couple of hours in Florida. Venice/ Tampa/ Naples/ Orlando ideally.

My father is getting on and would like to go flying for a few hours and my brother will be in town with his family. I happen to be visiting a the same time. It was suggested maybe we could rent a helicopter for a day. I know what is going to cost, so you please spare me the rent a robbie replys

I am happy to pay for a check out and then a 2 hr min rental.

7000+ tt, ATP
Current Airbus factory school with in last 12 months ( AS350B3 ground and flight)
Former part 135 company flight instructor ( on As350B3's)
1600+ hrs in type

Id consider a 500 or a 206 ( lots of time in both types) but would prefer AS350.

Any suggestions on who to contact.

Someone mentioned there was now a flight school out of the airport in Venice that had a AS350.

cheers

RB
helonorth
1st Feb 2015, 00:47
No such animal anywhere in the US no matter how much time you have.
Helilog56
1st Feb 2015, 10:04
I doubt there is an insurance underwriter anywhere that would touch that...!!!???!!
chucksweet
2nd Feb 2015, 02:35
when are you wanting to do this?
rotorboy
2nd Feb 2015, 06:53
Mid March

RB
Hughes500
2nd Feb 2015, 08:42
helonorth

Doe stat mean you can't self fly hire machines in the USA ?
helonorth
2nd Feb 2015, 13:30
Pistons, yes. Turbines, no. Maybe (and a big maybe) if you have a long relationship with a school but getting turned loose with just a checkout, no.
Thomas coupling
2nd Feb 2015, 14:32
Why don't you rent a hotel room out instead for a couple of hours - bit more space to be honest :E
grumpytroll
3rd Feb 2015, 00:07
Rates (http://www.floridacoasttocoasthelicopters.com/rates)


I have found it easier to go on a tour helicopter. I know it would be more enjoyable to fly it yourself but the tour pilots know where the good sites are, know the area and air space rules and they will deal with you in most cases to take a more personally planned flight. You just have to pay for it.


They have a 206 for $1200 per hour advertised. Or you could get checked out in the R44. I have a few hours in it and its really not that bad, better than a stick in the eye. Just fly it like its about to come apart and you'll have no problems. Be gentle with her, very gentle.


My dear uncle, former air force jet jockey and retired airline captain with 33 years and xx thousand hours always told me, "treat her like a lady". Its worked well for me so far.


Cheers..