Thanks for the correction Rotorque.
BTW, if anyone is interested in flying a Bell 47 at American prices when visiting the East Coast, I highly recommend:
Blue Ridge Helicopters near Winchester, Virginia about 1.5 hrs drive West of Washington, DC. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley are stunningly beautiful. I've posted some photographs in 'Rotorheads Around the World' - they don't do justice to the scenery, but give some idea.
Dutch Country Helicopters at Lancaster, Pennsylvania is about 1.5 hrs West of Philadelphia in the heart of Amish country - not as scenic as Virginia, but very interesting. There can't be many places in the Western world where you can still see people ploughing fields with mules and riding around in buggies.
Nothing to choose between the two schools. Both helicopters were well-maintained, both instructors were excellent and very experienced on the B47 and both charge $250
pr hr dual (no tax) - about £150!
