Helicopter for skydiving.
Hi All.
Our dropzone currently operates a Cessna Caravan but are looking to offer speciality skydiving from a helicopter.
We are considering an EC 130 or Agusta 119.
I have some questions, any feedback would be much appreciated.
- What would leasing one of these cost. Forecasting about 400 hrs per year.
- What flight times could I expect to FL100 and FL140, weight based on 8 POB and 2 flights of fuel.
- Both these helicopters have seating for upto 8 people, with the seats removed and providing within weight and balance limits, is there anything that prohibits more than 8 POB. The ideal would be 1+8
- Any suggestions on more economical machines.