Algarve Helicopters
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: on standby.....
I heard last year that their R44 had been impounded by the authorities because of the actions of a group who rented the aircraft (self-fly) for use in some dodgy 'export/import' activities.
Any truth in this??
I guess that would spell the end for a small, one aircraft operator.
(and yes HTA are the best people to talk to down there)
Any truth in this??
I guess that would spell the end for a small, one aircraft operator.
(and yes HTA are the best people to talk to down there)
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: uk
Biz - Bang On
Unfortunately the is no 44 down there. It was sold last July-ish. There was a thead on here about a black and red 44 which landed in Spain
. Then it was seized by the Authorities. This was on a SFH and had nothing to do with the owners / algarve helicopters
HTA is a great place and there were plans to do training / SFH but don't know what the state of play is at the moment - worth a call
There is also Helibravo up in Cascais, it's only an hour in a 44 down to the Algarve - also a good setup.
Cheers
SS
Unfortunately the is no 44 down there. It was sold last July-ish. There was a thead on here about a black and red 44 which landed in Spain
. Then it was seized by the Authorities. This was on a SFH and had nothing to do with the owners / algarve helicoptersHTA is a great place and there were plans to do training / SFH but don't know what the state of play is at the moment - worth a call
There is also Helibravo up in Cascais, it's only an hour in a 44 down to the Algarve - also a good setup.
Cheers
SS
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Buried beneath ridiculous rules
Just to confirm,
This was a complete disaster for the owners, 2 very nice guys, the aircraft was hired for numerous hrs for SFH and used for purposes other than that and impounded, hence putting a stop to it being used for any income therefore they had to shut up shop.
Very sad in all cases
Aw
This was a complete disaster for the owners, 2 very nice guys, the aircraft was hired for numerous hrs for SFH and used for purposes other than that and impounded, hence putting a stop to it being used for any income therefore they had to shut up shop.
Very sad in all cases
Aw
