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Does McMahon Helicopters give rides? On occasion customers will request local tours around the Detroit Metropolitan area. Because we operate all turbine and twin-turbine or “jet” helicopters, the cost is higher than what someone would typically pay for a few minute ride at a fair or outdoor event. Some corporate customers have used the helicopters to provide rides during special company functions. Helicopter tours can be scheduled for anytime depending on availability. Though we do offer immediate transportation service, it is best to schedule tours and passenger charters several days in advance.Charters and tours start at $900/hr. with a 1-2 hour minimum depending on the date/time and may be subject to change. For more information you can call our office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST. Can you fly at night? Yes. Can you fly in the rain or snow? Yes. Weather that affects or cancels our flights usually consists of thunderstorm activity, fog, or very low visibility and ceilings (cloud layers) Can you land a helicopter on my property? In most cases yes, providing that we have permission from the property owner and there is room enough to permit a safe and secure takeoff and landing. Most of our corporate customers have a designated area for our helicopters to land. (For example: a section of paved or dirt parking lot, grass area, or helipad.) Typically we prefer to have 100’ x 100’ clear of any telephone or power lines, trees, light poles, etc. Residential areas are usually not acceptable for landing. McMahon Helicopter Services, Inc. makes it our policy to “fly neighborly”, meaning we try our best to avoid noise sensitive areas. |
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I own a helicopter. Does McMahon do outside maintenance work? Yes. McMahon Helicopter Services is a certified Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facility (CSF) as well as a Robinson Helicopter Service Center. We also perform work on Eurocopter and Sikorsky products. Aircraft maintenance can be completed at our service center located on the East side of (1D2) Plymouth Canton Mettetal Airport or wherever the aircraft is located. For more information visit our Maintenance Services page. How do I become a helicopter pilot? Many people think you need to become an airplane pilot before becoming a helicopter pilot, this is not true. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) outlines all of the requirements needed to become a helicopter pilot in their abbreviated regulation book called the FAR/AIM. This book can be purchased online or at a local airport. To get started you will need to contact a local flight school and setup an appointment with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). Below are a few of the FAA requirements you will be expected to meet to become a Private Pilot: -Must be at least 17 years of age. A Private Pilot’s License gives you the ability to fly for recreation but not commercially. The Commercial Pilot’s License is the next step to becoming eligible to fly for hire. To receive a commercial pilots license, the FAA requires pilots to have more flight experience, more training, and more testing. Though, a Commercial Pilot’s license gives you the ability to fly for hire, the helicopter industry is heavily regulated by insurance companies, making it difficult for “low time” pilots to find a job. Aside from flight training jobs, aspiring helicopter pilots can and should expect it to take several years before they accumulate enough hours and experience to be offered a position as a pilot. Does McMahon Helicopters offer flight training? We do not operate small trainer helicopters. However, we do offer flight training for students that are willing to pay for turbine aircraft time. Our smallest helicopter is a Bell Jet Ranger which starts at $900/hr. Most of our students have purchased their own turbine helicopters through McMahon Helicopters and lease the aircraft back for charter. Visit our Other Services page for more information on purchasing and lease back programs. |
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