Helicopter tour of New York
 

Afternoon guys,

A helicopter pilot friend of mine suggested this would be a good place to post for information on flight tours around New York.

I'm visiting my girlfriend in Connecticut this week, and will be paying a visit to NYC and thought it would be cool to fly above the city in a helicopter.

Anyone able to recommend any good companies and/or give me a rough idea of price.

Thanks in advance.

Tony.

e. [email protected]

http://www.libertyhelicopters.com/
Fly with "Uncle Billy" Eichenburger---friend of mine.
Hope this helps.

Try PMing ENG Brit.

I understand that he flies for one of the NYC tour companies (and he's a Brit, surprise, surprise! ;) )


HTH,

B73

or if you ask Bronx REALLY nicely.............:bored:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...entralPark.jpg

Dear Bronx...

Please, please, please, please :lol:

Nice one, cheers guys.

Hhhmmm....

I think I know who this heli pilot mate of yours is. Oh yea, BTW, he just passed his AFI test.

:D

FP.

Hey if Mario is still there, tell him Hello.

Nice shot of Central Park...pity it didnt look like that this afternoon with 600 BKN and downt to a mile vis at times - a sucky afternoon. Hopefully you'll get better weather later this week, but dont peek out your CT window tthis evening, its horrid.

Liberty Helicopters are pretty good for tours. Suggest West 30th Helipor location (at 12th ave). Newer EC130's for tours plus the odd Astar. Probably get a little more out of a daytime flight than a "night" flight, though sunset might be nice. Sunset is 6pm about now.

Otherwise, New York Helicopters at Wall St/Downtown Mo-Fri and shares W30th location at weekends. At W30 you get to see the corporate guys in the 76's whixch can be a nice sight.

Havent worked for Liberty (Im fractional/corpporatE)), but hear good things and we employ some of their ex pilots so they cant be too bad, lol... :=

Quick note for Dave
 

:) Quick note for Dave...

... gratz' on passing your instructor's course AND don't you dare !!! :}

Visit to New York
 

I'll be there next week, any recomendation to visit?
I'm looking at libertyhelicopters for a tour.
The Intrepid Aircraft Carrier museum is under repairs :{
Aviation library/shop/bar etc. ?
Anything you think it's worth.

Regards.
Aser

Apart from the numerous famous tourist attractions in one of the most exciting cities in the world:


Staten Island Ferry
Wonderful views of Lower Manhattan, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
It used to be the best value for money trip in New York @ 50c each way, but I think it might even be free now.

Bar at the Rainbow Grill (Rockefeller Center)
Perfect for a relaxing nightcap after a busy day's sightseeing - stunning views of New York at night from the 65th floor bar.
There's also an observation deck.

Marriott Marquis Hotel, Times Square
47 floors up - and the only revolving bar/restaurant in Manhattan, I think. (The Rainbow Grill is 18 floors higher so IMHO the view is even more stunning.)

River Cafe, Brooklyn
Water Street, immediately next to the bridge on the Brooklyn side. Spectacular view of Manhattan across the East River, day or night. Good place for a drink/snack at lunchtime. Dinner isn't cheap but, if you get a window table, IMHO worth it for the view.

Helicopter tour
Simply amazing.

Carnegie Deli
Seventh Avenue, at 55th Street. Famous deli, reputedly the best in America (although IMHO not as good as Nate'n Al in LA.) Good food and a New York experience. Always a long line - no reservations - but worth the wait.
Tips:
#1 Miss breakfast and go for an early brunch before the lunch rush starts.
#2 The portions are absolutely enormous - a 'sandwich' is a full meal - don't over-order.

Christmas decorations at Rockefeller Plaza
Always a fabulous display. The enormous Christmas tree will be lit by now. Lunch at the outdoor cafe watching skaters on the ice-rink is an enjoyable experience even if, like me, you can't skate.

Just walking the streets of Manhattan
I'll never forget the first time I walked amongst the skyscrapers - almost 30 years ago - and I still find it a thrill every time.

Airport to Manhattan
The helicopter shuttle has started again. No idea how much it costs - but what a way to arrive! :)
Otherwise, I recommend taking a taxi or bus from the airport. The view of Manhattan as you approach is very impressive. The subway is quicker, but you'll miss the view.

New York taxis
Know exactly where you want to go before you get in and keep the instruction as simple as possible - preferably just the avenue and cross street. The Manhattan grid layout makes finding your way around easy but, for some reason, many NY taxi drivers don't seem to find it so.


Have a wonderful time. :ok:

FL

Some top notch recommendations there from Flying Lawyer and a big +1 on the River Cafe.

Also worth a visit is the Spotted Pig pub (314 W 11th St #1) in the West Village. Superb food (actually Michellin rated so my wife tells me), good value and a great atmosphere.

Don't forget the Empire State Building as well, but get there very early to avoid the massive queues.

Thanks a lot guys! :ok:

Liberty Helicopters are excellent

Carmines restaurant , http://www.carminesnyc.com/ . but you'll need to book.

Lee...

The transfer from Manhatten to Newark was $170 in the summer - S76 - only 2 pax, we were going to take the tour but the aircraft looked very cramped with full pax!

Oh, and you clear security at the heliport, go direct to the departure lounge, and next see your baggage when you arrive back in Europe.

:) handy thread as I am there in January

Serf is the transfer also with Liberty? could not see on the liberty web site and sounds a good idea..

The transfer was with us helicopters, they have 2 sites in Manhatten, one on the East River at 34th next to the UN and the other at the bottom still on the East river.

Thks serf, here is the link if anyone else interested http://www.flyush.com/

Thats the fellas, the service was very good. We flew from E34th to Newark, this gave a good view of everything on the way and only takes about 10 mins.