Carroll, Iowa — Taking thrill rides in a Vietnam-era U-H-1 helicopter — or a Huey — will be the focal point of events over the next two weekends in western and central Iowa.
Jeff Dentlinger of Carroll is a former chopper pilot and one of the organizers of the events — called Flights for the Brave. Rides in the historic copter are to honor all veterans, especially those who served in Vietnam who he says often don’t get the recognition they deserve.
He says seeing the Huey, which was the flying workhorse of the Vietnam War, is an emotional experience for some veterans.
The cost for a ride is 80-dollars per person.
Spots are limited for the three local events which will be held in Arcadia on Saturday and Sunday, in Carroll on September 6th and 7th and then in Ames on the 9th through the 12th. On September 11th, there will be a flyover during the Iowa-Iowa State football game by the Huey and a few Iowa National Guard Blackhawk helicopters.
http://friendsofarmyaviation.org/foaa-event
