AAHF's UH-1 Huey & AH-1 Cobra Helicopter Rides, Aug 10th & 11th, 2024
Schedule
Sat Aug 10 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun Aug 11 2024 at 04:00 pm
Location
Liberty Aviation Museum | Gypsum, OH
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Army Aviation Heritage Foundation's Huey & Cobra will be offering "Living History" helicopter rides Saturday, Aug 10th & Sunday, Aug 11th (weather permitting) (Date was changed from 3rd & 4th) at the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton, Ohio, located at the Erie-Ottawa International Airport Authority.Rides go on between 10am-4pm both days.
**Advance tickets are on sale NOW !**
Ticket Pricing: Huey helicopter (6-8 mins) $115.00/advance, $125.00/walk up(Huey helicopter can take up to 10 passengers. No pricing difference for children or adult)
Cobra helicopter rides (8-10 mins) and are $800.00 per person/no discounts.
The Cobra helicopter can only take one passenger at a time.
To purchase tickets in advance, please visit: the AAHF website https://aahfstore.myshopify.com/collections/helicopter-rides
and follow it to the aircraft/location you are wishing to fly in.
Special rates for Huey Helicopter pre-bookings prior to August 8th 2024.
Email: [email protected]
Call before traveling out to ensure that the helicopters are able to fly during inclement weather.
Spectators can climb on board a UH-1H “Huey”. Riders fly with a veteran pilot for six to eight minutes. For an even more intense ride, spectators can ride in an AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter. Certain age, health, and weight restrictions may apply.
***In the event of inclement weather, we will call you no later than 24hrs in advance to reschedule.***
Rides go on both days between 10am-4pm(the earlier the better) either date you are scheduled. Walk-up tickets are always available. Please let us know if you have any questions.
**Always check the museum's Facebook page directly or call us at (419) 732-0234 prior to traveling long distances on the day of or the day before to verify that the aircraft will be flying on the specific date that you are choosing if you have not pre-booked tickets. At times, inclement weather can prevent the aircraft from flying.**
To get an idea of what it is like to ride in a Huey Helicopter, check out the following link:
Some FAQs:
Bell UH-1 Huey FACTS:
Engine: 1 Lycoming T53-L-13 turbine, 1,400 shaft horsepower
Length: 57 feet
Height: 13 feet, 7 inches
Maximum Speed: 127 MPH
Range: 299 Miles
Gross Weight: 9,500 pounds
Crew: Four: 1 Pilot, 1 Co-pilot, 1 Crew Chief, 1 Door Gunner
Passengers: 9
Bell AH-1F Cobra FACTS:
Engine: Lycoming T53-L-703, 1,800 shaft horsepower
Length: 53 feet
Height: 13 feet, 6 inches
Maximum Speed: 172 MPH
Range: 315 Miles
Empty Weight: 5,810 pounds
Crew: Two: 1 pilot and 1 co-pilot/gunner
Passenger Qualifications:
Physically able to ingress / egress aircraft under own ability without assistance
No health restrictions for flight
Minimum age:
Cobra-16 years old
Huey-5 years old, with parent or guardian
Weight limitations: Aircraft seat belt must be able to fasten securely
Passenger liability release: Parent or guardian must sign release for those under 18
What if I have other questions?
If you have further questions, please email Connie at: [email protected] or call Connie at (419) 732-0234
***The Liberty Aviation Museum is hosting the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation for this event. The Liberty Aviation Museum does not own or operate the helicopters. To learn more about the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, please contact https://armyav.org/ **
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Where is it happening?
Liberty Aviation Museum, 3515 E State Rd,Gypsum, Ohio, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
