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Views from the Hill Country

This past week has been glorious! Perfect flying weather, light winds and beautiful blue skies. Here are a few pictures I took up in the Hill Country. Being new to Texas I had never flown this far north. It was so diverse, from patches of ruff rock boulders to fields with the greenest pastures I have ever seen. I hope you enjoy the photos.

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Added by Stacy Riggs on November 5, 2009 at 12:43pm — No Comments

3 Friends, 3 Birthday Celebrations, 3 Flights

From left to right, Ms. Dottie, Ms. Ruby and Ms. Jean Oct. 24 / Saturday morning at 9:00 as I was just getting into work the 3 amigos’ were in my office ready for their 10 o’clock departu… Continue

Added by Stacy Riggs on October 24, 2009 at 2:11pm — No Comments

Alamo Helicopter Tours teams up with the Hotel Valencia for a special getaway!

Stay the Night and get a Flight! Alamo Helicopter Tours has teamed up with the hippest, trendiest and most sophicated hotel in San Antonio for an awesome getaway package. Enjoy an overnight stay at the Hotel Valencia and experience the breath-taking views and architecture of the Alamo City with an awe-inspiring helicopter tous! The Helicopter Ride for two will be provided by Alamo Helicopter Tours. The flight includes areas such as the San Antonio Riverwalk, downtown and the Ala… Continue

Added by Alamo Helicopter tours on October 18, 2009 at 9:46pm — No Comments

Flying the Oil Fields

It was a beautiful Sunday 150 miles offshore in Louisiana. Randy sent these in from his cell phone.

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Added by Stacy Riggs on October 18, 2009 at 3:40pm — No Comments

The Kids had a Blast!

Stacy, we really had a great time on our vacation. Too bad we had to come back to real life! We've told everyone we know about your company and how great you all were. The kids had a blast,… Continue

Added by Stacy Riggs on October 18, 2009 at 10:47am — No Comments

B-17 Lands at Stinson Airport

It is going to be a beautiful weekend here in San Antonio. Come out to Stinson Airport and see the B-17.

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Added by Stacy Riggs on October 16, 2009 at 1:02pm — No Comments

Congratulations to Commercial Pilot Clay Smith

9/30/09 Corporate Fixed Wing Pilot Clay Smith received his Private Helicopter Add-On yesterday from DPE Joe Sheeran. All of us at Alamo send our congratulati… Continue

Added by Stacy Riggs on October 1, 2009 at 1:21pm — No Comments

First Solo Flight

Student pilot Brian Dewees did his first solo flight today. 9/30/09 Congrats from all of us at Alamo!

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Added by Stacy Riggs on September 30, 2009 at 2:24pm — 1 Comment

We are pleased to announce the 2009 San Antonio Holiday Lights Tours

Take in the beautiful lights of the holiday season in a unique and wonderful way...with a breathtaking view from high in the sky. Flights will include flyovers over the beautiful River Walk Lights Downtown, plus the University of the Incarnate Word and Trinity University. Please book your tours as s… Continue

Added by Alamo Helicopter tours on September 23, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments