Heathrow overflight/helil and fixed wind synergy
Helicraig, I've also crossed Heathrow in helicopters at low level in the helilanes a few times in the past. You are expected to hold and then time your crossing to coincide with a gap in the heavies on final. It is a fantastic experience. When Battersea wasn't quite so extortionately overpriced I had reason to venture into the helilanes. I think that as long as Von Essen/Premiair own Battersea the prices will remain prohibitive for those of us who are non-oligarchs and have to pay for our own flying hours.
Englishal, the best way to get to/from your fixed-wing aircraft is by taking a helicopter to the airport from your back garden. Using a helicopter and fixed wing aircraft synergistically adds massively to the satisfaction of ownership. I always think that comparing the plank and the whisk is like comparing apples and oranges. Both have strengths and weaknesses and suit different missions.
I suppose the best option would be to have a 1000m paved runway in your back garden (like John Travolta), then you could jet everywhere and not have to worry about a chopper.
I understand Sir Bernard Ashley used to do the heli/Fixed wing thing with an A109/King Air combo.
My steeds of choice (on a somewhat lower budget) are R44II/M20R.
Jet Ranger/Citation sounds like a nice pairing though!
Decadent - Yes!
Flash - Yes!
Fun - Yes!
Beats the hell out of sitting in the car though (except when the Wx is bad).
SB