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Helicopter Strip View in December

Discussion in 'Shows & Entertainment' started by LV_Bound, Jun 1, 2014.

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  1. LV_Bound

    LV_Bound Well-Known Member

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    Thinking about doing the night time helicopter ride of the strip in December.

    My concerns with being in December is the cold and wind if this will result in a "rough" ride.
    Also, based on the web site it is approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Figure in take-off and landing and I figure it is really just a minute or two ride in the helicopter?

    Any feedback?
    Is December a bad time?
    Is this a very short ride and is it worth it?
     
  2. wigwam_salesman

    wigwam_salesman VIP Whale

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    In my experience it is always windy in Vegas. The 15 minute ride is pretty cool, we got about 6 minutes over the strip I guess when we did it. I can't remember the company we went with as I didn't organise it I'm afraid.

    Advantage of December - you can do a night flight at 6pm and not 10pm like summer.
     
  3. VeddaLasVegas

    VeddaLasVegas High-Roller

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    We used Maverick Helicopters in February a few years ago and enjoyed it. It is a short flight but the view is amazing. We didn't experience any high winds.
     
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    We went with 702 Helicopters and video taped the whole ride at just over 11 minutes.
     
  5. LV_Bound

    LV_Bound Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the feedback.
    Will have to check them out.
    I do like the earlier flight in December.
     
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