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Old 23rd May 2008, 07:54
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Genghis the Engineer
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Disclaimer: I'm not a helicopter pilot, but I have explored that area both in light and microlight aeroplanes which probably had similarish performance to a small helicopter.

Firstly, fuel is everything in that neck of the woods - make sure you know where fuel is REALLY there, and plan around that. Don't just rely upon Pooleys - phone and check.

Secondly, two obvious really nice trips from there...

(1) Straightish line from Connel/Glenforsa over to Broadford, then take a look at Skye Bridge and Eilian Donan Castle, then land at Plockton - lovely little village with a semi-tropical micro climate and quite a few places for lunch.

(2) South side of Mull / Colonsay / Jura / Corryvreckan, Staffa...


Have fun, I envy you - I think that I'm off to the Isle of Wight this weekend, rather less glamorous!

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