Hughes 500 First Flight - N239MY

My first 500 experience, a small compact yet nimble little machine. With thanks to the owner I had the pleasure of flying in N239MY a Hughes 500 that served in Vietnam and later as a support helicopter for the Martin County Sheriffs Office. A common misconception many people make is believing that all 500's that served in the military as LOH heli's under the OH-6A designation, remain as OH-6's. All OH-6A helicopters that were purchased from the US army that are now flying privately are no longer OH-6A's. This is because of the extensive overhaul that is required to demilitarize these airframes allowing them a new lease of life in private hands with a fresh CofA. They're Great machine and although the weather wasn't the best, the 500 made light work of it.

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[irishrover63]

Nice one mate, looks like an enjoyable flight. Didn't realise you are based in Ireland.

[EI525]

Good song bro! and pretty sweet video!..Imagine some external shots??? =D