WI Helo Rental/Charter?

[MSNFlier]

Not optimistic whether the mostly fixed-wing fliers here can give me a thought or lead, but it can't hurt to try.

A group I'm involved with is trying work out having a prominent European come to the US for an event in September. The person who is coming apparently has a European-issued rotary pilot certificate and is well-qualified in a Hughes 500. So, I am wondering whether:

a) Anyone knows where such a helo can be rented, if at all, in the southeast Wisconsin/northern IL area? I'm guessing that it's not much of a possibility, especially due to insurance, among other reasons.

b) If a helo cannot be rented, does anyone have any thoughts about reputable, safe and reasonably-priced helo charter companies in the area? We would probably need at least a three or four passenger capacity helo.

c) Does anyone know of any other boards like FlightInfo that may be helpful for this issue, if necessary?

Thanks very much in advance for your help.

 

[JohnE]

Not optimistic whether the mostly fixed-wing fliers here can give me a thought or lead, but it can't hurt to try.

A group I'm involved with is trying work out having a prominent European come to the US for an event in September. The person who is coming apparently has a European-issued rotary pilot certificate and is well-qualified in a Hughes 500. So, I am wondering whether:

a) Anyone knows where such a helo can be rented, if at all, in the southeast Wisconsin/northern IL area? I'm guessing that it's not much of a possibility, especially due to insurance, among other reasons.

b) If a helo cannot be rented, does anyone have any thoughts about reputable, safe and reasonably-priced helo charter companies in the area? We would probably need at least a three or four passenger capacity helo.

c) Does anyone know of any other boards like FlightInfo that may be helpful for this issue, if necessary?

Thanks very much in advance for your help.

Not sure if a Robinson R44 is big enough for you guys, but Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) has a new school / Robinson dealership http://www.midwesternhelicopter.com/ that gives instruction in and rents Robinson R22/R44 helicoprters. Seems like a good group of people running it. Reasonable rates too.