Helidays 2011
 

Has anyone heard what is on the schedule for the weekend this year?

I thought last year was the last one?

Oh no! I thought i saw it on a diary of events whilst looking for info on it yesterday but it's not on the museum site. That's a real shame, was going to take my son. :{

Maybe it'll start up again in a few years...

If it were running this year, I would have expected it to be on this page, but it isn't. You may want to email the museum to get final confirmation?

The Helicopter Museum, the World's Largest Dedicated Helicopter Museum.

Future of Weston event hangs in the balance - News - Weston Mercury

Hope it goes ahead. I'd like to fly in again.

I know helicopters are considered the first "toys" to go in a recession but if the bankers have thier bonuses back it ought to be law that htis event take place.

Mini HeliDays IS ON !
 

Keeping the spirit of 20 years of HeliDays alive the Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare has just announced that the 2011 event will take place on 23-24th July,using the Museum heliport with a possible overflow on nearby land .Stars of the Show will be a Hind and Mi-17 fron the Czech Air Force .
Visitors will be welcome but strictly on a PPR basis .Contact 01934 822524 to book your slot ..if you dont have a chopper ,come anyway !

Any pictures yet?

The commitment of the staff last year was extraordinary, we had a great time.
Unfortunately this year all events outside of GER were cancelled.

http://db.tt/EyQgbYR

Says PPL (H) to Czech "Hind" pilot,

" I was walking past and saw the door open and must have pushed the "Start Engine" switch as I climbed in, sorry!

East meets West
 

1956 Hiller 12C at Mini Helidays

http://db.tt/0PUz7zi

Thanks Hiller Man for making the effort...your aircraft is a real gem.
It was a great weekend ,despite the resticted space and the museum has already committed to repeating it next year,hopefully with more landing and static park area available.Even the traditional Saturday night BBQ went off with no rain showers.The mix of Czech lager,French wine and cheese ,and British beer and burgers went down a treat !