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Offline IanS

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Helicopter Rides
« on: February 22, 2009, 09:36:27 am »
Does anyone know the approximate cost of circuit helicopter rides and any contact details?  Are they a good experience and worth planning in?

Thanks Ian   
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2009, 09:40:55 am »
Try a quick search of the forum Ian, there was discussion of this last year IIRC.
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2009, 10:49:11 am »
Now had a quick look myself but can't see anything definitive. There was a group booking happening in 2007 which was €80 per person, so I' budget around €100.

The CA Guide may also be a source of useful info.
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2009, 10:58:34 am »
There's a chapter about the heli-rides incl. booking details on page 104 of the CA-Guide, see
http://www.clubarnage.com/caguide/caguide2008.pdf
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2009, 10:59:00 am »
Quote from: IanS on February 22, 2009, 09:36:27 am
Does anyone know the approximate cost of circuit helicopter rides and any contact details?  Are they a good experience and worth planning in?

Thanks Ian   
Can't recall the cost - her termieship organises things - but found the ride to be good. A couple of laps of the circuit, with the helicopter banking a lot of the time so good pics and views are available. Middle seat at the back is a bit limited in photo opps, but I still managed to get a few good pics. Does, no doubt, depend on the weather - we were lucky, it was Saturday, early evening, bright and clear. We could see the R10 that Rocky had bent at Tertre Rouge! Recommended if you can afford it and the weather is right.
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2009, 02:02:47 pm »
We don't speak to each other you know! 
We got a deal on this via Fagey(where the fl*ck is he, by the way?) who knows the owners, but abt 80€ sounds correct to me. 
« Last Edit: February 23, 2009, 01:27:46 pm by termietermite »
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2009, 01:20:39 am »
Quote from: termietermite on February 22, 2009, 02:02:47 pm
We don't speak to each other you know! 
We got a deal on this via Fagie (where the fl*ck is he, by the way?) who knows the owners, but abt 80€ sounds correct to me. 
Hi Termie, good to see you are typing whole sentence now and more often. Doing laps around the garden yet?
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2009, 01:25:45 am »
Hi Ian,
         GO in daylight Saturday. Having said that . You do know the Jet Jockeys will tell you Helicopters are 20,000 pieces going in opposite directions ;D More advice: Do NOT ask the pilot if it will fly upsidedown >:D
Phil
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2009, 01:28:19 am »
Stinky Bill and Sean did one in 03 and said it was awesome. Would be good to take Princess Alex and Lady PP up if any deals can be struck.
Keep this thread rolling guys ;D
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2009, 09:31:34 am »
Quote from: Canada Phil on February 23, 2009, 01:25:45 am
Hi Ian,
         GO in daylight Saturday. Having said that . You do know the Jet Jockeys will tell you Helicopters are 20,000 pieces going in opposite directions ;D More advice: Do NOT ask the pilot if it will fly upsidedown >:D
Phil

And built by the lowest bidder.
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2009, 10:53:42 am »
Quote from: nickliv on February 23, 2009, 09:31:34 am
Quote from: Canada Phil on February 23, 2009, 01:25:45 am
Hi Ian,
         GO in daylight Saturday. Having said that . You do know the Jet Jockeys will tell you Helicopters are 20,000 pieces going in opposite directions ;D More advice: Do NOT ask the pilot if it will fly upsidedown >:D
Phil

And built by the lowest bidder.

Thats the space shuttle, and I would be a bit more worried in that.
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2009, 05:45:44 pm »
Quote from: termietermite on February 22, 2009, 02:02:47 pm
We don't speak to each other you know! 
We got a deal on this via Fagey(where the fl*ck is he, by the way?) who knows the owners, but abt 80€ sounds correct to me. 

BOO!!  glad to see that you're ok now..

my work blocked CA :police: but it is back now, so i will be lurking around ;D

Yup, I still have all the details for the flights etc and will post up contact numbers when I can find them..

PS.. anyone fancy a nice red ferrari team suit.. only worn once ;)
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2009, 06:02:53 pm »
Good to see the old giraffe again. :)
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Re: Helicopter Rides
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2009, 08:30:49 am »
the email is lemans@jet-systems.fr and the contact is valerie or sebastien on 0033 2 43 72 07 70 

they will be located on the airfield but on the track side (near the "Parking Blanc"). You need to come 15' before your flight

mention CA and you may even get a discount- but no promises
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