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looking to hire a huey in ireland

  • 08-01-2009 11:31pm
    #1
    hrta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭


    If any one can help me, i'm looking to hire a huey chopper in ireland for a charity day, thanks.
    Paul.


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  • #2
    pclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,941 ✭✭✭pclancy


    Wow Huey eh? Does it have to be that type? Im sure you'd have no problem hiring a chopper of the standard commercial types but I don't think I've ever seen a Huey in Ireland. Maybe UK or European operators? I'm sure some people on here will point you in the right direction though.


  • #3
    diverdriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 987 ✭✭✭diverdriver


    There is one based in Howth, private owner. A UH1B or C model or the civvie version thereof. I doubt if he would be in a position or have any interest in renting it out. Other than that there aren't any in the country.


  • #4
    ronnie3585
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,675 ✭✭✭ronnie3585


    There is another privately owned in Co. Galway. It hasn't flown in a while and a very much doubt the owner would want to rent it out. I would say your best bet would be to look for one in the UK. Maybe post the same question over in the helicopter forum on www.pprune.org.


  • #5
    jmayo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,189 ✭✭✭✭jmayo


    Pay these guys enough and they might do it ...
    http://www.huey.co.uk/

    other than that not much chance of getting military looking one.

    I am not allowed discuss …



  • #6
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Irish Helicopters used to have one (probably long gone at this stage).

    I saw it once in Cork flying up along the River Lee (must be about 18 years ago - possibly during Tall Ships Race?) while I was standing on one of the bridges near the Custom House - fantastic sound - could have been 'nam except it was painted bright orange!


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  • #7
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Anything turbine powered will be intensely expensive to rent - crew, ferrying, display, parts, maint - easily the guts of €10k for a day. You won't find one to rent in Ireland and unfortunately they're not permitted to cross the water to us because they're experimental. You'd find a Bell 206 easily though. Maybe one in black?


  • #8
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 10,005 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    I saw it once in Cork ........................... fantastic sound - could have been 'nam except it was painted bright orange!

    Absolutley. Was overflown by one in Vienna a couple of months ago. Amazing sound. Nearly made me spill my tea! Definitely sounds different than other choppers I have experienced.


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