Doug, I had hoped to fly 289LM to Alaska this summer but, after my son and I flew around the Idaho back country and made a few other trips in it, we got short on time so, I airlined up once and then took the family up on a cruise. Made some great connections and got some good info for next year. I didn't know Bill but, saw him next to his Helio and yelled at him through the fence! Lol! Great guy! We talked Helios for over an hour. I then met up with Russel Carter and saw all the upgrades and improvements he's doing to his. He and his mechanics are doing some great work and are making that a top notch Helio! Seeing and talking Helios was a highlight of the trip!