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Hughes 500

(Turbine Engine)

You are about to have an amazing flight in a Hughes 500 helicopter. This helicopter has an incredible history as well as one of the best safety records of any helicopter ever made. The famous “Howard Hughes” was the original developer.

Our aircraft began its legendary history in Vietnam in 1967 as the OH-6A Cayuse/Loach. It was also nicknamed the “Killer Egg” as well as the “Little Bird”.  The helicopter was featured in several hit movies, such as “Apocalypse Now”, and “Black Hawk Down”. You may also remember seeing it in the hit TV series, “Magnum PI”.

The helicopter is still in military service and is used by the Elite Special Forces unit 160th SOAR. The aircraft is still currently in production by MD Helicopters based in Mesa, Arizona.

Get ready to fly in one of the most famous helicopters ever made!

Important Details:

Pricing:

  • Full payment is required before your flight.
  • Refunds are only made if the pilot calls off the flight due to weather.
    • 30-Minute Galveston Tour $650
    • 45-Minute Houston Tours $850
    • 60 Minute Houston Tours $1,000
    • Please Review Our Pre-Flight Checklist

Safety:

  • We will meet at the FBO. Please do not walk on the tarmac.  A pilot will escort you to the aircraft.
  • If you are prone to air sickness, take Dramamine one hour before the flight.  If you are unsure, take the Dramamine!

TOURS

sideline-aviation-tours-galveston

Hughes 500

(Turbine Engine)

Guaranteed Fun!

  • You are about to have an amazing flight in a Hughes 500 helicopter. This helicopter has an incredible history as well as one of the best safety records of any helicopter ever made. The famous “Howard Hughes” was the original developer.
    Our aircraft began its legendary history in Vietnam in 1967 as the OH-6A Cayuse/Loach. It was also nicknamed the “Killer Egg” as well as the “Little Bird”.
  • The helicopter was featured in several hit movies, such as Apocalypse Now, and Black Hawk Down. You may also remember seeing it in the hit TV series, Magnum PI.
  • The helicopter is still in military service and is used by the Elite Special Forces unit 160th SOAR. The aircraft is still currently in production by MD Helicopters based in Mesa, Arizona.
  • Get ready to fly in one of the most famous helicopters ever made!

Important Details:

Pricing:

  • Full payment is required before your flight.
  • Refunds are only made if the pilot calls off the flight due to weather.
    • 30-Minute Galveston Tour $650
    • 45-Minute Houston Tours $850
    • 60 Minute Houston Tours $1,000

 Safety:

  • We will meet at the FBO. Please do not walk on the tarmac.  A pilot will escort you to the aircraft.
  • If you are prone to air sickness, take Dramamine one hour before the flight.  If you are unsure, take the Dramamine!

Please Review Our Pre-Flight Checklist.