slitthythroat Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 When I was at the park on the 15 & 16 of June, I kept seeing a helicopter & an airplane circling Kings Island, & they weren't together. I was curious of what they are, are they tours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I saw those too. I saw what I think was the same plane 2 seperate weeks on weekdays with a Geico ad flying behind it. I find that weird that they were A. Doing it on a weekday. and B. Flying a faded Geico ad? I have also seen the helicopter before. I dunno what that means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It's possible that they were sight-seeing tours, as both Blue Ash Airport and the Lebanon/Warren County Regional airport are fairly close to KI. The Geico plane is a common sight around here. I see it flying around downtown Cincinnati all the time when the Reds are in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I saw the Geico plane when I went to the park yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 One word: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Why am I always out of likes when it gets to your best posts?! It seems that show always twists everything into "ZOMGSH IZ DA ALEEUNZ"... Like on a commerical, I saw that they took Leo Da Vinci's painings and made a reflection of it down the center, saying "Maybe Leonardo found something and he wants to inconspicuously speak to us through his paintings!" EDIT: One word: Well, that does make sense, seeing as how we have an alien-themed ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Maybe aliens are responsible for that guy's hair as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The geico plane cruises the interstates(71,275,and75) I live near 275 in Springdale and it flies by there regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The Geico plane is always in the air when the Reds have a home game and swings up by KI sometimes. Helicopter tours are offered by Stratus helicopters, they have two locations: 1) Newport 2) Lunken Airport KI is one of the sights on one of their more pricey tours. As for other planes, it's pretty common to fly over KI and see it. From the air, it's a really unique perspective. My friend John flies me over the park occasionally: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Love that pic Gordon - kind of interesting to see the park from that view. Also like seeing DB in mid splashdown. I'm guessing this was taken when WindSeeker was still being repaired? Since it is at the top but obviously not cycling (seats hanging vertical, not extended). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 awesome picture. Didn't KI used to have an inhouse helicopter tour? How much was that tour? Something I'd love to do one day, if the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The geico plane cruises the interstates(71,275,and75) I live near 275 in Springdale and it flies by there regularly. Perhaps it is just me, but I find it incredibly ironic that a plane with an advertisment for auto insurance is flying above highways of fast moving vehicles with the sole intent of taking the driver's eyes off the road. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slitthythroat Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 ^ If I had any more likes, I would like the hell out of that post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 awesome picture. Didn't KI used to have an inhouse helicopter tour? How much was that tour? Something I'd love to do one day, if the price is right. It was an outside vendor. Who apparently didn't make enough to return. Varying tours were offered, with pricing varying by number of passengers and tour length. I believe the tours started at approximately $25 a person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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