Olga said the asking price for Helio c/n 509, RA-2777G is $300,000+$40,000 taxes+$10,000 shipping ++++.
I hope there is a lot of wiggle room in this asking price. Unless they intend to own this Helio for a long while.
She was told it might be worth $120,000-$140,000 sitting on the tarmac at a US airport.
True story from a few years back An Elderly Canadian said he would Die before he would sell his Helio for less than the $200k Plus, he was asking. It was sold a couple years ago during estate probate for considerably less.
If anyone is curious and wondering if the sale was legit. I sent the email below to the previous owner, Anatolii.
Anatolii, There is a post at FlyHelio.com that you donated your Helio Courier to an Russian Charity and it is now up for sale. What is the deal here. Doug
And his reply:
Hi Doug! Here is the story. I was found by people from a charity and they offered to buy my Helio for good money! They really wanted to help the Beckin National Park. The Ussuri tigers are especially guarded in this park. The terrain there is mountainous and forested, in winter there is a lot of snow. For short runways Helio is the perfect plane! The charitable organization has encountered insurmountable difficulties in arranging the gift of the aircraft !!! During this period, legislation changed. Therefore, they decided to sell Helio. From the moment of purchase, the plane did not leave my hangar. I continue to look after him. This is a very worthy aircraft !!! Regards, Anatoly.
Maybe someone can give a donation to the "Save the Tiger" charitable organization in cash and get a Helio in return, or has that loophole scam been closed in Russia. I think the "Save the Soul" organization are still open for charitable donations here in the US. Give us your Helio we will value it at $500K twice its value and you can take it off your taxes.
