PRESS RELEASE Brighten your summer with a ride in a Huey helicopter with the doors wide open and the wind rushing over your face. This experience is not your typical aircraft ride; you’ll feel the difference from lift-off to landing. It all takes place July 27-28 at the Air Zoo Flight Discovery Center located at 3101 E. Milham Avenue, Portage, MI 49002. For only $125.00, you can take a thrilling 10-minute flight with a new perspective from the air. Book your ride in advance or take a chance and walk up that day. Rides occur from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm each day. To order tickets in advance visit https://miflightmuseum.org/huey-helicopter/ or just walk up to see what’s available. If you’re curious, come and check out the Huey during the day and hear the iconic sound.
The Michigan Flight Museum Huey, Greyhound, served in the Vietnam War from 1967 until 1971. It was part of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company known as The Greyhounds, Mad Dogs, and Kennel Keepers. The Greyhound Bus Company was honored by the name and gave the company permission to use its logo. A versatile helicopter, the UH-1 was used as a gunship, for medical evacuation and for utility purposes.
Information about Air Zoo visit https://www.airzoo.org/
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: Established in 1981 the Michigan Flight Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. The Michigan Flight Museum dedicates itself to educating individuals through the history of American aeronautics, aerospace industry and its associated technologies while inspiring generations through personal experiences to instill pride in our national accomplishments. Visit www.MiFlightMuseum.org to discover more or call 734-483-4030.
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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