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Hi Joey,

    I wanted to tell you thanks for all the help. I first saw your web site after buying a Bell 47 ( TH-13 ) from Washington State. I was trying to buy a -23 blade to replace a timed out blade. I bought a blade from XXXXXX FL and almost lost $17,500.00. Your immediate firm intervention and decisive advice as President of B47HA got me an airworthy blade to get me flying. 

Here we are 3 years later and I want to sell the bird. I had advertised it for 2 months at other web sites with a lot of tire kickers and calls. This took a lot of my time and cost me money.

After talking to you and discussing my ( and the TH-13T ) situation, you told me how you could help me ( as a private owner ) properly market my TH-13T with buyers knowing what they are getting in comparison to a civilian Bell 47.

I really appreciated what happen from there. I only talked to 2 proposed buyers and the second one (first pre-buy) - bought the Bird. Time is very important to me and with your screening and help you found a true buyer.

The only time I spent on the sale was the pre buy inspection day that you meticulously arranged and coordinated. The buyer's ( A&P/IA Neal Toler- who's work, you told me you respected - among others) arrived in town and went right to the bird and went to work. The IA was prepared and knew exactly what to do. He went through the log books. Then thoroughly went through the entire helicopter and inspected all. All his actions and thoughts were on paper - and not just talk. Then we went for a demo flight. All this was done while you coordinated with all parties to make sure their was full disclosure, courtesy, communication, and a well constructed sales purchase agreement in place. As for the sale, all I really did was accept payment and sign a bill of Sale.

Thanks Joey for your expertise and professionalism that made this a enjoyable great experience.

Thanks
Craig A. Waterbury

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place my trust in Joey Rhodes, and his book. I hope that my experience

will convince others to trust in a professional, that has a plethora of

Bell-47 knowledge, and a life time of networking with other Bell-47

owners, operators, pilots, underwriters, and parts people, and to invest

in this valuable book. It most assuredly could save your life!

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Your contacts at the escrow & title company were outstanding. The professionalism used in this acquisition was painless and a pleasure.

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Dear Mr. Rhodes:

I wanted to take a moment to properly say thank you for your help in acquiring a Bell 47G4A.  I am confident that you realized quickly that I was not an experienced buyer when it came to a helicopter, specially a helicopter that is approaching its 40^th birthday.  Even as a rookie, you treated me with respect and kindness,  Your advice, sincerity and non- pressure approach really helped me feel at ease quickly in making this sizable investment before completing my pilots license.  Your knowledge of these ships, their history, and your large network of contacts has already afforded me the ability to get parts and line up service and hopefully, even develop my own friendships over time. 

In my line of work, people often ask me what separates a good business man from an exceptional business man and I always answer with one word…passion.  The person who is truly passionate about what they do, has everyone’s interest at heart and who believes in treating all people: fair, right and honest, makes for the “best of the best” or the Top Gun in their profession.  Mr. Rhodes, it is my opinion that you have earned that title, it was not given to you.  It was earned by developing a network of highly skilled and talented people who respect you, trust you and who help you achieve your goals because you are willing to help them achieve their own, a true win-win for all parties.

I also want to say thank you for introducing me to IA/A&P Neal Toler and Corporate Pilot Pete McNeil.  Neal was very helpful in shipping me some parts and for sharing with me the books to order from Bell at no charge.  Peter has helped me in so many ways, from educating me to helping me get things done…specially the sale.  I know how hard you both worked to see this sale through.  Pete is truly a great guy who earned my trust and respect quickly.

Mr. Rhodes, if I can ever help you or your firm in anyway, please let me know.  In the mean time, I wish you much success with The Bell 47 Helicopter Association, you deserve it.   Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Label USA, Inc.

David Santoro

David Santoro

President & GM

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I have been in the Bell 47 business for many years. Joey has always treated me with respect and we have a professional business friendship. I accordingly have done business with Joey.

When B47HA first started, Joey called and felt it was important that I become a member. He has actively supported our safety programs with the resources of B47HA. Recently our own Gifton McCreary was honored, as I was in 2005, with being inducted into the B47HA Hall of Fame of which Joey is also a honoree.

Joey is easy to talk too and keeps focused on serving his customers. I look forward to working with Joey in the future.

Scott Churchill

SCOTTS HELICOPTERS, MN

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We used Joey to help sell our helicopter. He was courteous and kept in contact with us throughout the complex process. He screened many buyers that could have taken advantage of us. We picked him to handle our ship because we heard of his reputation and felt we would be under his protection from scams. Thanks to him our helo has found a good home. Both the buyer and us are satisfied and the buyer had a helo within a week of speaking with Joey. The buyer's pre-buy was thorough and we learned a lot of good things about our helo we never knew thanks to the B47HA approved IA that conducted the two day inspection to help the buyer. PS. We had our money in the bank when it was promised.

"But then, that is why, we called Joey - he's the best!"

Don & Pat from New York

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I bought a US manufactured Bell 47 back in 1997 and spent the intervening years happily flying here in the UK. However with a growing family I

I hooked up with Joey and learnt more about the history of my Bell 47 in a couple of week than the previous 9 years. His global helicopter knowledge, thorough appraisal and extensive contacts were amazing. Although Joey is US based within weeks he was able to provide UK and European prospects each carefully screened to make sure they where genuine buyers. With his help and guidance I subsequently sold my helicopter within three months to a UK buyer he'd recommended.

If (when) I want another Bell 47 - Joey will be my "first and only" port of call.

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Joey. I found his

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I've been thinking about buying a helicopter for a while and have enjoyed looking at various pictures on the web, but realized I know about as much about evaluating and buying a helicopter as I do about goat farming in the Himalayas.  

I searched for a book like "Helicopter Buying for Dummies" and found Joey Rhodes' book.  

While he deals exclusively with Bell 47's, this book helps frame the issues you should really be focusing on with any helicopter purchase.  

If you're going to buy a helicopter you should probably either be an expert or hire one.  

If I decide to buy a 47, Mr. Rhodes would be the first one I'd call.

Tom Yocom
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The scam artist had my wife and I  hooked and we were ready to wire the $125,000.00 for our dreamboat helo. By referral from a very watchful friend we ordered  the book Mr. Rhodes wrote - "How to Buy a Helicopter." In it we could see the scam we had been drawn into and how it was playing itself out. We told the crook we had decided against the sale. He really gave us a cussing and told us Rhodes was ruining his business. We then started to ask him questions that were on the 15 point checklist in the book and he hung up. You see, there was no helicopter and the pics he sent us were of another ship which Mr. Rhodes proved.

I think there would have been some really hard feelings here at home had I lost our life's savings.

We now have Mr. Rhodes looking for a nice affordable Bell 47 for us.

We do not have to lay awake at night anymore.

We now know we made the right choice in using Mr. Bell 47.

Richard & Eileen Berger

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"We'd like to thank Joey and Neal for the professional manner in which our helicopter was sold.

We never dreamed that it would be sold so quickly. You guys are the best!"

 

Fritz Cripe & Rich Locklin, RF Helicopter, Inc.
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Joey,
I must tell you that I have bought helicopters in past years and wish I had your book and services back then.

I received a copy of your book "How to Buy a Helicopter" via e-mail yesterday. The information and knowledge contained in your book would have saved me a lot of money, time, and disappointment!

I will tell anyone from my own hard learned lessons, that if you are a prospective purchaser and not a seasoned, experienced Bell 47 owner/operator, the purchase of Joey Rhodes book is not an option, it is mandatory!

I am currently considering re-entering the Bell 47 market and have been searching for helicopters. Your assistance, information, and advice have been extremely helpful. I am looking forward to working with you during my decision making process.
 

Many Thanks...
Joe Killian
Springfield Missouri

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We had a large trailer to sell and wanted to get the message out it was for sale. A good friend of ours went surfing and came up with a name, Mr. Joey Rhodes. We contacted Mr. Rhodes and found that was “The best thing we ever did!” Right away he took over the advertising and letting people know what we had for sale. We needed a lot of help because we were a little (green) using the computer. Mr. Rhodes notified us right away when he had interested parties and kept in touch with us to see how we were making out concerning the trailer. Mr. Rhodes not only emailed us often but also spoke with us many times on the phone which we greatly appreciated. If we were having a problem, he was right there getting it fixed.

Through Mr. Joey Rhodes we sold our trailer. If you need to get something sold and the right contacts, (WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mr. Rhodes and HIS SERVICES AT NEW WHIRLYBIRDS INC.)

Our thanks and appreciation goes out to Mr. Rhodes and his company.

                                                                                Doreen and Stephen

                                                                                 Ontario, Canada

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Joey Rhodes did an appraisal for us on a 1970 Bell Helicopter in June of 2005.  His appraisal included valuations on the helicopter with and without the additional equipment (GPS, Spray rig etc…).  I found him to be always available via phone and quick to respond via e-mail.

I was very impressed by his knowledge of the subject and his reliability.  He was very informative and thorough in his appraisal.  He provided us the breakdown of the appraisal we needed along with an explanation of the relevant factors.  I was very impressed by his efficiency; He provided a verbal appraisal in less than two days from first contact.        

Overall, I was very impressed by his service and his performance.  I believe he is very knowledgeable in the subject matter and would not hesitate to use his services as an appraiser in the future.  "I strongly recommend Mr. Rhodes for Bell Helicopter appraisals."

Sincerely,

 Jesus Orozco

Commercial Lending Group

1^st National Bank of Central California

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I met Joey Rhodes when the Bell 47 association was first formed.

"There is no doubt in my mind that without Joey Rhodes the association would not have got off the ground."

Running an organization like ours requires effort and commitment with little thanks and even fewer rewards. I became one of the founder members and have contributed to our association events since they started. It has been a pleasure to see  Joey at our events. His enthusiasm for the Bell 47 is infectious. 

As long as we have enthusiasts like Joey we will continue to do our best to keep the Bell 47 flying.

Keep up the good work Joey.

P.S. I was pleased to help Dutch Country find a good home for their Mash helicopter. It was sold to a very prestigious museum! Joey

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I highly recommend Joey Rhodes for the sale of  your helicopter.  He was able to find and importantly screen potential purchasers for me.  I didn’t have the time to advertise, locate buyers, screen and set up appointment times for showing.  Joey did all of those things for me, therefore making the selling experience as easy as it possibly could be.  Please feel free to contact me about any questions you may have regarding utilizing Joey Rhodes as your exclusive sales broker.  "He’s the best and most knowledgeable for the Bell 47." 

Phil Edgington, Edgington Aviation

"There isn't a gap between what Joey Rhodes promises and provides, his reputation concerning Bell 47 helicopter acquisition is unparalleled by no individual in the industry."

Joey Rhodes has demonstrated the leadership skills to guide the Bell 47 Helicopter Association and continue providing quality leadership for an expanding membership roster.

_{Rhodes is out going, positive, congenial, and had some great ideas for introducing the Bell 47 to a new generation.}

_{It has been several years now since our first meeting and I know my sense were right about - Joey Rhodes. His tireless, unselfish, hard working efforts have made B47HA what it is today. He continues to strive for excellence.}

_{Joey is a family man with high moral character, integrity, honesty, unending energy, and I know him as my friend.}

_{He has performed a great service for B47HA.}

_{Danny Rodriguez}

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My personal thanks to you for your fine leadership in the Bell 47 Helicopter Association. The association is the voice for Bell 47 owners, operators, service personnel, suppliers, and admiring fans around the world. 

"We can always count on your unselfish dedication and personal
commitment to ALL issues involving the Bell 47 helicopter."

Twenty dollars could never buy so much! Even non-members benefit!

Steve Brousseau

Gold Member #294, Owner and pilot: Bell 47G3-B1 & Bell 47G