Another awesome day today at Elite Helicopters. Elite has just added their 5th addition to their flight line. This Bell 206b JetRanger helicopter is a great addition for the various needs of Elite Helicopters including the ability to provide 4 passenger tours of Los Angeles as well as turbine instruction for our students. This clean helicopter lives up to the Elite name inside in out. While decorated with the Elite Helicopters’ colors and appointed with plush leather interior this helicopter will seat 4 passengers plus one pilot while serving all our various needs. Keep checking back for the latest news here at Elite Helicopters…. Hint: Next week we have two new surprises for our valued clients. Stay tuned…
Kevin and Efron owners of Airlift International LLC., delivering Elite's Bell 206 JetRanger
Estoban, Efron, Simon (Owner of Elite) and Kadi stand and pose in front of Elite #5
Simon takes a very happy Finnish Kadi for Elite's Famous Deluxe VIP Hollywood tour
From left to right: Alex K. - CFI, Simon D. - Elite Owner/CEO, Kadi - AI's assistant, Gil R. - CFI-H/A, Estoban - CP/ Production Guru/ helicopter aerobatics, Mike E. - CFII-H/A and Chief Pilot, Randy W. - CFII-H/A
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So it looks like Beth and Bently were having a little to much fun the other day at the Van Nuys office. Bentley decided to get dressed up and chill on the couches outside while Beth put a new rug down in the office. You got to appreciate Beth’s touch to clean and organize things around the office, thank you very much Beth. I think Bentley is even smiling for the camera. He’s just a handsome fun loving dog that loves a little attention and a scratch behind the ear or even a run on the Malibu beaches. We’re still waiting to see if wants to take a helicopter ride and tour Los Angeles so he can see all the celebrity puppies. Just kidding. In case you were wondering, Bentley is a English Blond Labrador.
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At Elite Helicopter Tours we have a fancy new machine added to our fleet but this one is not a helicopter. We’ve acquired a Cirrus SR-22 G2 featuring all the comforts available. The SR-22 has air-conditioning, Avidyne glass instrumentation, leather seating, four-place noise canceling headsets and more. It is a true pleasure to fly with its 310hp engine and 175 knot (201 MPH) cruising speed. Check back soon as we will have more information about how you can have access to this SR-22 for tours, rental and more.
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Our Flickr photoset of the 2010 Pt Mugu Airshow is now online. CLICK HERE to see the 128 photos in the set or CLICK HERE to see an elegant full screen slideshow: Sample of our photos below:
Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer
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Wings Over Camarillo Airshow Aug 21st and 22nd
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, kid especially young and old at heart. This is the 30th anniversary of the Camarillo Airshow. Elite Helicopter Tours will be at the Wings Over Camarillo Air Show August 21st and 22nd. We will have our booth setup once again with our Robinson R-22 for demonstrations. We will be offering various specials for helicopter rides and tours of Los Angeles, introductory training specials and more. Parking is free for the event but entrance is $10 per person over the age of 12. I’ve also been told its cash only unless you purchase your tickets online. I’ve been to the event in previous years and it’s a lot of fun especially for the kids. This event is also more general aviation focused so you will be seeing more WWII and private aircraft performances and static displays. For more information, visit Wing’s Over Camarillo’s website at: http://www.wingsovercamarillo.com.
Highlights of the aerial show:
Aerobatic displays from 12 – 5 including: The Red Bull Helicopter piloted Chuck Aaron, War Dog John Collver’s AT-6, a Zlin 50LX, piloted by Rob Harrison, CAF’s Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat, and more!
See static displays such as:
- The Flying Wing – the Northrop NM-9
- Two P-38 Lightening’s
- All four famous Grumman ‘Cats’ – the F4F Wildcat, the F6F-5 Hellcat, the F8F-2 Bearcat and the F7F Tigetcat.
- A very rare restored Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV owned by the CAF.
- A replica Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX.
- A Fairey Firefly – a British war bird and one of only 25 in the world still flying.
- An A6M3 Mitsubishi Zero – one of only three in the world still capable of flight.
- A rare replica Caudron C-460 – a racing plane from the 1930′s.
- A B-25 (Executive Sweet) and a C-53D (D-Day Doll).
- …And many other planes – war birds, classics and experimentals.
The aerial display takes place from noon to 4pm each day. Before this you can stroll among these planes as they will be on static display, along with many other planes and helicopters, in the morning – a traditional feature of the Camarillo Airshows being the accessibility of the planes to the public. In the afternoon, the viewing line affords an almost unique opportunity to see the planes clearly as they taxi by, take off and land – and, of course, as they fly by in aerobatic and other exciting aerial displays.
Directions: Camarillo Airport, 555 Airport Way, Camarillo. Ca 93010
1. From the 101 Fwy exit at Las Posas Road
2. Proceed south ¾ mile on Las Posas Road towards Pt Mugu
3. Turn right on Pleasant Valley Road
4. After a half mile turn right on Pleasant Valley Road
5. Turn right on Airport Way or proceed further to Eubanks Street
6. Look for directional signs and attendants
We’ve been told parking is free, and handicapped parking is available.
For google maps Directions, CLICK HERE.
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Well the air show was a great success and a lot of fun for everyone involved. All involved were exhausted for a few days after the whole event but in a good way. We took lots of photos and many hours of HD video so be sure to check back so you can watch our podcast of the event. I’d like to take time to extend thanks to the whole Elite Helicopter Tours team for making the event possible, the Fortune family for their support and help, Edsyn for additional swag, PrintRunners.com for excellent printing, Ez-Up for their spectaular tent and many more. At The Air Show Network, I’d like to extend thanks to Judge and Becky for making this event possible as well as Jodi with the Pt Mugu air base for all their help an cooperation. So we have a two week break and then we’ll be at the Wings Over Camarillo Air Show Aug 21st and 22nd. Stay tuned for details. Don’t forget to check back for our photo gallery and podcast postings.
Pt Mugu Las Posas entrance sign
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Come see us at the Point Mugu Airshow. We have an awesome booth setup right next to the announcer’s stage and a c130. Admission is free and the Thunder Birds will be performing this year. We have a prime location with front row viewing of the runway at the air show. Be sure to come out. For more information or directions, visit: http://www.ventura-usa.com/special-events/index.cfm?EventID=4769
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- LA Teen Festival Magazine Cover
Simon Davis, owner of Elite Helicopter Tours, was recently interviewed by LATFM magazine. You can check out the article for yourself by visiting; http://www.lateenfestival.com/magazine/002/simondavis.html. The article entitled “When I Grow Up“ reviews the helicopter tours of Los Angeles and contains 9 question outlining how Simon got involved in flying. While aimed at youths and spotlighting mentors, the magzine also shows how future generations can get involved as well. Out friend Warren Metcalfe over at SurfwithaPro.com was featured as well and interviewed about how he got started in his surfing career so be sure to check that article out as well.
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Elite Helicopter Tours will have a booth setup as well as a Robinson R-22 training helicopter setup for static display at the Heroes Air Show located at the Hansen Dam. The event will take place July 24th and will be open to the public from 9:00am till 4:00pm. This helicopter focused air show is free to the public with free parking as well. You’ll be able to tour the various helicopters used every day for emergency services, law-enforcement, military, training, tours and more. The event also celebrates the everyday heroes domestic and abroad that serve and protect. This is an action packed event as well. There will be various aerial performances including parachute drops, water dropping demonstrations and more. For more information, visit the American Heroes Air Show website at http://www.heroes-airshow.com.
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A small incident occured at Van Nuys Airport today July 10th just before 2pm in which a twin engine airplane performed an emergency belly landing due to engine failure. The plane skidded off the runway and came to rest adjacent to 16L just before Vanowen Street. According to officials neither of the two passengers were injured and they were able to walk away safely. Simon Davis was at the Elite Helicopter Tours office during the emergency and followed on-scene after seeing various fire and FAA airport vehicles speed to the landing site. Various news vans were onsite which interviewed Simon. His comments can be seen below.
News interview of Simon Davis – Owner of Elite Helicopter Tours:
http...@kcbs.dayport.com
News article:
http://cbs2.com/local/small.plane.mishap.2.1797931.html
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