Nice video. 2 corrections I'll note. You can take the subway to Jamaica but the Long Island Railroad is faster and more comfortable. The other airport is Farmingdale, not Farmington.
Definitely faster but the long tunnel at grand central makes it too much of a hassle with luggage. Next time I rather go a little early and take the subway
Glad you enjoyed it - I used to fly from the Pan Am building to JFK in the good old days - that was sometimes scary with updraughts from the Skyscrapers but it was also fun - until the inevitable happened ……. So no more helicopters for this old man thanks- one engine and one rotor 🙏🏼nice video Patrick
Oh no, I was at the Heliport last year in NYC browsing those helicopters. It was extremely noisy and windy during take off... Thank you for another awesome short flight report. The transfer from the Modern Aviation to your terminal made the passengers feel exclusive too.
When i worked for General aviation at JFK a few months i brought in that very B206 Long ranger N27M and B407 N69F. I loved servicing N27M because its not everyday you get to handle and see Old Jet rangers up close anymore
I tried Blade back in May. Excellent experience. I got there extra early to enjoy a leisurely stay in that chic private departure terminal. Yes, it sure feels weird to take off like that (it was my first time on any sort of copter). I saw firsthand how strict they are with baggage limits - however, the ground staff told me that because I had only a small, light knapsack, it allowed them to stretch the rules a bit for the other passengers. One thing to keep in mind is that JFK is undergoing a huge renovation, including re-doing the roadways inside the airport - so don't cut it too close to the stated departure time of your flight!
I took a helicopter tour of Manhattan back in the early 2000s (before 9/11). It was 50 bucks for 20 minutes. Took it twice, during the day and at night, for the best view. I'm sure now it would be 300-400 per person.
Great vlog. Back in the day mid 90s New York Helicopters used to fly from the TWA Terminal at JFK to TSS Heliport in Manhattan at West 34 Street, if you flew First or Business or Concorde on BA you got a complimentary transfer. I was upgraded to business once and given the voucher entire to JFKmfor the Helicopter. I think Blade must have done some link ups with Heliair Monaco as they used to do the Nice-Monaco shuttle and that was about €120 for the 7 minute flight.
It’s a nice experience, but I think time wise you have to factor in the 30 minute wait time at the heliport as well. I will try this someday. Otherwise, take LIRR to Jamaica (from either Grand Central or Penn Station) and there you can hop on the AirTrain circling the terminals.
Some of the pax on my scheduled flight got there a LOT closer to the departure time and it wasn't an issue. I got there extra early so I could savor the lounge experience. Luggage limits are indeed strict. However, no shade on LIRR/Airtrain - convenient, safe and inexpensive!
The train is possible but I wouldn’t say it’s more convenient imo. You can show up 5-10 mins before departure and be good to go. It’s just that most people want to spend time lookin around and chillin
While it is technically 10-20 min journey, getting to the heliport can be quite time consuming in traffic. It's an avenue block walk from the 7 train. For that reason only I stick to transit because from home (uptown) or work (downtown) I don't have the 30 minute overhead of getting to Blade in the first place. That said, I am thinking of using it on our anniversary trip in December. With a heavy jacket of course!
@@finalascent About 50-55 mins to JFK Terminal 1 from GCT. To Blade = 13 mins to Hudson yards, 10 min walk, 10 min wait, 10 min copter ride and then being driven to your terminal in JFK. 43 mins not including the drive. Not saying Blade is useless or any such. Just hard to justify maybe 5 mins of savings for $195 vs $7.15.
This is not even the cheapest helicopter service I know of. If you are ever in southern Spain you can fly to Ceuta for as low as 80€ one way, and currently there is a subsidy for non residents of 65% so it ends up being under 80€ for the return from Algeciras, granted it’s just a 10 minute flight.
So now you've described affair that is much more expensive than Uber. Who travels internationally with less than 25 pounds??? Unless you're doing an overnight trip for Business this doesn't make sense.
Even with the discount code how is $145 cheaper than an uber (that can take more luggage and more passengers for the same price). Nice clickbait title.
@@GabeWilbut them flying to the airport. Either one is class B. So they are going to eventually enter class B. Maybe they can only go VFR. It looks like they are low on the Hudson River Corridor and up the East River. Its very interesting. I have seen many helo’s across the top of Manhattan.
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Nice video. 2 corrections I'll note. You can take the subway to Jamaica but the Long Island Railroad is faster and more comfortable. The other airport is Farmingdale, not Farmington.
Definitely faster but the long tunnel at grand central makes it too much of a hassle with luggage. Next time I rather go a little early and take the subway
Brilliant info Patrick, always on point and your reviews are fair always 100%
Totally Tiger Woods Gulfsteeam at 8:20 !
I noticed that too
You should have flown in the Huey Helicopter with those Army pilots. Talk about some fun good times! That sure seems to be the way to go!
Ha! Wonder if they’ve got the Huey airport transfers 😂
Glad you enjoyed it - I used to fly from the Pan Am building to JFK in the good old days - that was sometimes scary with updraughts from the Skyscrapers but it was also fun - until the inevitable happened ……. So no more helicopters for this old man thanks- one engine and one rotor 🙏🏼nice video Patrick
Ha yea helicopters do carry that reputation. It’s definitely a fun way to get around though
Oh no, I was at the Heliport last year in NYC browsing those helicopters. It was extremely noisy and windy during take off...
Thank you for another awesome short flight report.
The transfer from the Modern Aviation to your terminal made the passengers feel exclusive too.
Definitely a fun way to get to your terminal!
When i worked for General aviation at JFK a few months i brought in that very B206 Long ranger N27M and B407 N69F. I loved servicing N27M because its not everyday you get to handle and see Old Jet rangers up close anymore
Are these safe? Imma bit nervous about this
I tried Blade back in May. Excellent experience. I got there extra early to enjoy a leisurely stay in that chic private departure terminal. Yes, it sure feels weird to take off like that (it was my first time on any sort of copter). I saw firsthand how strict they are with baggage limits - however, the ground staff told me that because I had only a small, light knapsack, it allowed them to stretch the rules a bit for the other passengers. One thing to keep in mind is that JFK is undergoing a huge renovation, including re-doing the roadways inside the airport - so don't cut it too close to the stated departure time of your flight!
I took a helicopter tour of Manhattan back in the early 2000s (before 9/11). It was 50 bucks for 20 minutes. Took it twice, during the day and at night, for the best view. I'm sure now it would be 300-400 per person.
Great vlog. Back in the day mid 90s New York Helicopters used to fly from the TWA Terminal at JFK to TSS Heliport in Manhattan at West 34 Street, if you flew First or Business or Concorde on BA you got a complimentary transfer. I was upgraded to business once and given the voucher entire to JFKmfor the Helicopter. I think Blade must have done some link ups with Heliair Monaco as they used to do the Nice-Monaco shuttle and that was about €120 for the 7 minute flight.
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Love your work. As a New Yorker and a Queens native, Queens is the second most populated borough. Manhattan comes in at number three.
Love your work. As a New Yorker, Queens is the second most populated borough; Manhattan comes in at number three.
It’s a nice experience, but I think time wise you have to factor in the 30 minute wait time at the heliport as well. I will try this someday. Otherwise, take LIRR to Jamaica (from either Grand Central or Penn Station) and there you can hop on the AirTrain circling the terminals.
Some of the pax on my scheduled flight got there a LOT closer to the departure time and it wasn't an issue. I got there extra early so I could savor the lounge experience. Luggage limits are indeed strict. However, no shade on LIRR/Airtrain - convenient, safe and inexpensive!
The train is possible but I wouldn’t say it’s more convenient imo. You can show up 5-10 mins before departure and be good to go. It’s just that most people want to spend time lookin around and chillin
Definitely will use this service when visiting New York. So reasonably priced 👍
Definitely a ton of fun too!
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Interesting idea. Your drink sounds yummy. I had no idea this existed.
It’s definitely a fun way to get to the airport if you’re tired of NYC being NYC sometimes… ha!
Phenomenal. I'm going to do this and use your code *when I'm next in New York :)
Awesome! I totally recommend it!
Brit 🇬🇧 here. Can't believe you hate gin. Thanks for the review. Always wanted to try this service, was so tempted a few years back.
Ha! Gin and I have been through things
Hahaha The slow-mo edit when you panned by the hot chick in the Blade with you ;)
While it is technically 10-20 min journey, getting to the heliport can be quite time consuming in traffic. It's an avenue block walk from the 7 train. For that reason only I stick to transit because from home (uptown) or work (downtown) I don't have the 30 minute overhead of getting to Blade in the first place. That said, I am thinking of using it on our anniversary trip in December. With a heavy jacket of course!
I took the 7 line from GCT, was at Hudson Yards pretty quickly, then a short walk to the Blade terminal.
@@finalascent About 50-55 mins to JFK Terminal 1 from GCT.
To Blade = 13 mins to Hudson yards, 10 min walk, 10 min wait, 10 min copter ride and then being driven to your terminal in JFK. 43 mins not including the drive.
Not saying Blade is useless or any such. Just hard to justify maybe 5 mins of savings for $195 vs $7.15.
Also can’t beat a quick tour of Manhattan on the way to the airport lol
@@PatrickSheaAviation Fair, but to me it's just that novelty. Might do it on a birthday or anniversary.
This is not even the cheapest helicopter service I know of. If you are ever in southern Spain you can fly to Ceuta for as low as 80€ one way, and currently there is a subsidy for non residents of 65% so it ends up being under 80€ for the return from Algeciras, granted it’s just a 10 minute flight.
Dang that ain't bad. Nothing in Manhattan is cheap to be fair...
Stopped watching at “25 pounds.” I ain’t going to JFK just to look at the shiny planes.
Why do I feel unsafe tho? Any words of encouragement?
Eh not much to worry about. These things have floats in the skis in case they gotta autorotate down
So now you've described affair that is much more expensive than Uber. Who travels internationally with less than 25 pounds??? Unless you're doing an overnight trip for Business this doesn't make sense.
Let's be honest, it's not that the helicopter ride is that cheap; it's that Uber in that area is that expensive lol.
Fair point… fair point for sure lol
Even with the discount code how is $145 cheaper than an uber (that can take more luggage and more passengers for the same price). Nice clickbait title.
I paid 170 for an uber from lga to central west Jersey to work one time, I’m taking the nj transit and subway next time. Never again
@@goldfish3858 that’s rough, gotto do it in a pinch though but yeah try not to ever do that.
You ever tried ubering from manhattan to NY’s airports?? $145 is definitely cheaper in most cases…
@@PatrickSheaAviation Yes I have, it's usually around $80-90 from FiDi to JFK.
I wonder why they fly around downtown Manhattan instead of crossing Manhattan directly on their way to JFK🤔
Class B airspace. Can’t just fly there. ATC is juggling arrivals and departures from LGA, EWR, JFK, Teterboro, Caldwell (if IFR) etc….
It's prohibited going back to a fatal crash on a building top helipad in the 1970s
@@GabeWilbut them flying to the airport. Either one is class B. So they are going to eventually enter class B. Maybe they can only go VFR. It looks like they are low on the Hudson River Corridor and up the East River. Its very interesting. I have seen many helo’s across the top of Manhattan.
Clearance.
There are flight rules so remember you are not the only one in the sky.