Would Southern Aircraft Consultancy ring any bells for the people at Cornwall?
Pulse Helicopters operating out of Sywell Northants offering "360 UH 12 Series, Zero hours, remanufactured utility helicopter £79,995 +VAT fully certified ready to fly"
Possible contender for syndicate? Website claims £68/hr UK operating costs and only 2 time limited components (and has a favourable quote from Pilot Magazine tagged on the end):
Since 1951,the UH12 has been used as a primary trainer by military services around the world.The Helicopter was extensively used in combat conditions throughout the Vietnam era.The UH12 continues to-day with an almost perfect training record.NTSB records show the UH12 Series Model has a significantly better safety record,particularly in the last ten years,than our nearest competitor.This record allows for lower insurance costs in to-days market place.
The Internationally proven,full 3 place UH12 is capable of tackling the most demanding tasks.With almost 700 pounds of USEFUL LOAD,the UH12 is one of the most versatile utility piston helicopters available to-day.
The UH12 has just two-limited life components,in the tail rotor assembly.This keeps ownership costs to a minimum.At the present time,operating costs, based on 50 hours flown per year,are just under $50 US Dollars per hour. (in the United States).The direct fuel cost differences in the UK,make this figure around £68 Pounds per hour.
Each Helicopter is painstakingly constructed by hand,with total emphasis to Detail.You can choose your own specification with regards to Exterior/Interior Colours and fabrics.A full Factory fitted options list is also available for you to Choose from.
“You’re going to be one of the most confident pilots in the rotary world, because the stability of the UH12 and it’s autorotational behaviour, are beyond compare. You can add to the upside the fact that it’s cheap as chips (by helicopter standards), goes on forever, could be flown with half-an-hours tuition by your maiden aunt, and provides the best picture window you’ll ever get on this world. If you need a personal runabout for social, domestic and pleasure, this is it.”
Pilot magazine. May 2002
Too good to be true?
Although I do see "doors" are an optional extra, and a radio ...
