WIOE Is Fortunate To Have A Station Helicopter!

Covering News Events For WIOE Year After Year Keeps Helicopter Lucy Busy, And Our Listener’s Informed!  When Not Flying For Oldies 101.1, 104.3 & Stereo 1450, You’ll See Helicopter Lucy On Display All Over Our Listening Area.  When You See Lucy, Stop Over To Say Hi Or Take A Pic Up Close As Long As  The Helicopter Isn’t Running!   We’re Always Glad To Talk About WIOE And Helicopter Lucy

WIOE Helicopter Information

1957 Bell 47 J Model

Flew in TV Movies and Whirlybirds TV Show.  Lucille Ball Flew Occasionally In This Helicopter.        That is why we call this machine Helicopter Lucy

The Helicopter Weighs 2,900 lbs And Is Capable Of Lifting 900 lbs. Full Fuel 37 Gallons Of 100LL With A Range Of 150 Miles At 105 Mph.  The Helicopter Features Avionics Radios, GPS.  SRPT-40A Marti Transmitter For Broadcasting On WIOE.  Vislink AeroLink IP System for data and video streaming.  Cannon XA 20 Professional Camera.  Sony PXW-Z90V  4K HD Professional Camera.  IPad Pro 11

Pilot & Mechanic Staff

A BIG Thank You To All The Mechanics and Pilots Who Keep Helicopter Lucy Flying Safely!

Flyin’ Brian Walsh, Chief Pilot

Gary Cleveland, Pilot

Seth Hostetler, Mechanic & Pilot

Chris Heater, Chief Mechanic

Jeremy Morrision. Morrison Aviation Services,  Mechanic

Bill Nichols, Mechanic

Scott Wiley, Chief Photographer