Thursday, November 17, 2011

Helicopter tours now available on the Western Slope. Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT), Colorado.



GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO)_ There is a news way to see Western Colorado. Gateway Canyons Air Tours here in Grand Junction is adding a helicopter to its aircraft fleet.

The AStar B3 is the first helicopter service in the Grand Valley.

The aircraft is already a star, being the only one ever to land on top of Mount Everest.

"What it adds is the ability to get intimate with the scenery for those folks who maybe couldn't or don't want to hike in the the very rural country side of the area," says Mike Gullotti, pilot for Gateway Canyons Air Tours.

Flying out of the Grand Junction Regional Airport, it's an opportunity that's expected to bring in some much needed tourism to the valley.

"People who come here from Europe and see this part of the country will just be in awe of the red rock country," Deanna Strand, pilot Gateway Canyons Air Tours.

The smooth ride is complete with, leather seats and ceiling to floor views something you could pay top-dollar for but this is an experience tour officials say they want everyone to be able to afford.

"Even if they wanted to get a gift certificate for under $100 to offer their spouse a little helicopter adventure we can definitely do that," says Strand.

A one-of a kind way to enjoy the beauty of the western slope that's one of a kind.

While Gateway Canyons Air Tours does have hourly and half hourly rates they say they are willing to give clients the option of different fly times to make it more affordable.

In the future they also plan to use the new helicopter to fly skiers to different resorts and golfers to and from different courses.

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