Fly back in time with the men and machines that were there! The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation will be providing rides once again at this year’s show. For an $110 donation, spectators can climb on board a UH-1H “Huey”. Riders fly with up to 10 passengers and a veteran pilot for about ten minutes. For an even more intense ride, spectators can ride in an AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter. A 10 minute solo ride costs $625. Rides are on a first come, first serve basis. No advance reservations are accepted. Rides begin promptly at 9 am when gates open and end at 6 pm when gates close. Rides will be paused when the military performers are flying. Certain age, health, and weight restrictions may apply.

DID YOU KNOW?

• The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to presenting the Army Aviation story to the American people!
• Both the Huey and Cobra helicopters are from the Vietnam era. Vietnam is known as the first helicopter war as they appeared by the thousands!
• A Huey currently owned by AAHF, named 624, was flown by Rick Welch, a current volunteer of AAHF during active duty. Rick had several special missions in 624, including a mission to pick up one million dollars to be used as a ransom! Another volunteer with AAHF was a door gunner in 624 during Vietnam!

Bell UH-1 Huey FAST 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 FAST 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

Website: http://www.armyav.org/