(Carroll, Iowa) – If you’ve ever wanted to fly in a genuine, vintage, Vietnam-era helicopter, you will have your chance to do so this weekend and next. Jeff Dentlinger with Carroll County Farm Bureau Financial Services is organizing opportunities for you to purchase a flight on a Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey,” as a salute to our nation’s veterans, especially those who served in Vietnam. Dentilinger says says he is excited to see the plans coming together.

Everyone is invited to book a ride on the military helicopter in early September. Spots are limited for the three local events, in Arcadia on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5, in Carroll on Sept. 6 and Sept. 7 and then Ames on Sept. 9 through Sept. 12. Dentlinger says on the weekend, there will be a flyover during the Iowa and Iowa State game.

Dentlinger adds that those who want to get an up-close look at a one of the few Huey helicopters still in service can do so before it takes off for Ames.

Photo via Friends of Army Aviation Facebook page

The cost for a ride is $80 per person. Dentlinger says there are a couple of ways to get on the list. Spots can be reserved by following the link with this story on our website, or if you know a Vietnam era veteran who maybe doesn’t have access to the internet, they can be set up by contacting the Carroll County Farm Bureau Office.

Seeing and riding on these helicopters is generally a very emotional experience for the veterans.

Dentlinger thanks all of the many sponsors who have supported this effort through the Patriot Peak Foundation, but more sponsorships are still open and details are available from Dentlinger through the phone number included with this story on our website or on the Patriot Peak Foundation Facebook or Venmo pages, also included online.

(Special Thanks to Chantelle Groves, KCIM for the story & audio)

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To book a Huey Helicopter ride: http://friendsofarmyaviation.org/foaa-event

Jeff Dentlinger: 712-792-9296

Additional info. on the Patriot Peak Foundation: Facebook:

• https://www.facebook.com/PatriotPeakFoundation
• Email: PatriotPeakFoundation@gmail.com
• Venmo: @PatriotPeakFoundation