Originally Posted by
B2N2
Well he’s a managing director and his current type is a Gazelle 342, a turbine helicopter.
Whats the operating cost an hour?
Purchase price?
That’s like showing up in a Ferrari and complaining about having to pay for valet parking.
Its an open forum and he got a dissenting opinion.
Thats all, we can still be friends
So what if he is a managing director and has a 342 Gazelle, his opinion matters, he has worked bloody hard for all he has and good luck to him and he is just pointing out what he thinks. Maybe thats why he has what he has, he does not expect to be ripped off and will not tolerate it. If a hotel or restaurant with a helipad wants your custom and you are either going to eat there or stay overnight then perhaps the landing fee should be waived. Different matter if you are just using the helipad as a drop in point and going elsewhere. It all comes down to do they really want your custom. Looks like Grantley Hall don't and have shot themselves in the foot, I suspect not many pilots/owners will use the place after reading this.