Bell 429- a jewel for the sky
Wow! What a difference time makes. Do you remember the Bell 47? If not, let’s take a minute to refresh the memory. Think about the television show M*A*S*H. Remember in the opening of the show, the helicopter with the bubble canopy that transported the incoming wounded to the MASH unit? It was also featured in every episode of the television show the Whirlybirds as well as in the 1966 movie version of Batman (where it had bat wings added to it and became the Batcopter).
Enter the Bell 429. Made by the same manufacturer, these two choppers are worlds apart. This sleek machine resembles nothing like the Bell 47 with the exception that they are both helicopters and they both fly. The 429 is a sleek machine that is designed to control the air. It has a capacity to seat six passengers in utter luxury, style and comfort and still has room for all of the passengers’ baggage! This chopper is well suited for the power commuter or VIP. It has applications in the corporate world.
It also has applications for law enforcement, rescue services, and emergency medical services as well as offshore uses. It can carry up to 2700 pounds.
If you have a yacht that is screaming for a helicopter to be among the water toys, then keep in mind that the Bell 429 is the perfect complement for any yacht. Just imagine instead of taking the tender from the yacht to the shore, you can just step into your helicopter and take to the skies. What better way to see whatever island you may be visiting at the time?
The next time you go shopping for a helicopter, keep the Bell 429 in mind. She is just what every helicopter owner should have.
