Thanks for the comments guys
honeyseeker:
The approx cost to Charter our aircraft on a sole charter basis would cost you around $1000.00 Aud or around 30,000 Bht.
This might sound expensive, but remember just about all our flights are sold on a per seat basis and sole charter eliminates me from selling the other 5 seats!
I would suggest that a group of board members or other pax would share the flight and keep the cost down. Helicopters are an expensive piece of equipment to Operate and so thats why they are expensive to Hire etc.
JockLOS:
We intend to provide a Airport transfer service operating to and from Phuket Airport.
We do intend to Operate our business from around the Patong area with (1) Aircraft dedicated to Airport transfers and Island Transfers with the other Aircraft used to provide a variety of scenic flights.
It is not my intention to have our Heliport located at Phuket Airport! we intend to be were the action is
I expect also that our aircraft will be used for a Variety of roles including!
1) Aerial crane - A/C can lift 1000kg on the external cargo hook.
2) EMS - emergency medical service
3) Aerial filming - both motion and Still
4) Property inspections
The B407 is an excellent machine to both fly and operate and provides excellent views from all seats with large panoramic windows with large comfortable seating. Obviously the Pilot has the best seat in the house.
I would like to see us as the business grows provide a Helicopter Flight School and at that time a R22 training Helicopter will be secured.What a great location to learn to fly a Helicopter!
This business proposal has taken many years to secure the support of Thai goverment including the Govenor of Phuket and the Mayor, and has attracted a lot of media attention, I believe Phuket Heli-Adventures will compliment the many tours available in Phuket but will also Operate on a FLY Neigbourly basis, that is a low noise foot print.
Cheers for now
Capt Bob