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The operator of a Bell UH-1 'Huey' helicopter has been given approval by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to use the ex-military aircraft for paid recreational flights!
It becomes the first helicopter to receive the CAA's Safety Standards Acknowledgement and Consent (SSAC) approval, allowing the operator to offer flights in historic aircraft to paying passengers under certain strict conditions.
The Huey's approval follows the successful introduction in 2014 of a similar authorisation for Spitfire operators. Many members of the paying public have been able to experience a flight in the iconic WWII aircraft as a result of that decision.
Interest from the public for recreational flights in the helicopter is expected to be high. The CAA said it had worked extensively with the operator, MSS Holdings (UK) Ltd based at Preston, Lancashire to ensure the approval could be given.
To meet the SSAC standards, an operator has to carry out a detailed risk analysis to ensure the high levels of safety for participants, other airspace users, and the general public are maintained. Ahead of any flight the operator must ensure that passengers are informed of all key risks involved. The passengers must then acknowledge their consent to participate.
The Huey, as used by the US Army, can now be experienced by members of the British public.
http://www.huey.co.uk/
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