VENDOR REVIEWS

HERE'S A BRIEF MESSAGE & PLEDGE FROM PRESIDENT RHODES TO VENDORS THAT MAY CHOOSE TO ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD OUR MEMBERS.

"WE WILL COME AFTER YOU AND EXPOSE YOUR ACTIVITIES. WE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL WE GET WHAT WE WANT. WE WILL USE OUR EXPERIENCE AS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND B47HA'S MASSIVE RESOURCES TO THEIR FULLEST LEGAL EXTENT! SO CROSS US OFF YOUR LIST TO SCAM!

SO......PLAY BY THE RULES AND RESPECT OUR BELOVED BELL 47 IS ALL WE ASK OF ANY VENDOR!"

SINCERELY.

JOEY RHODES

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B47HA IS NOW SOLICITING VENDOR REVIEW COMMENTS, COMPLAINTS, OR PREVIOUS LEGAL ACTIONS for the company below.

VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLAIN THEIR BEHAVIOR TOWARDS OUR MEMBERS.

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MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR NEEDS.

PLEASE SEND YOUR CANDID REVIEWS OF THIS VENDOR TO OUR LITIGATION DEPARTMENT CHIEF INVESTIGATOR AT: ceo@bell47helicopterassociation.org

PRAISES

Joey,
  Over the last 9 months of 2005 we have been dealing exclusively with George Sr. & Jr. of East Coast Helicopter
in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. During that time we have put over 400 hours on 202CH including a very extensive  and
complete transmission overhaul including the swash plate and fan gear. Having my own moving & storage business that includes over twenty pieces of equipment I am very aware of the cost of maintenance whether it be related to boats, trucks, or helicopters. Like anything else in the repair of equipment there are always some unpleasant surprises ,but if you keep the communications open all problems can generally be resolved.

In regards to East Coast Helicopter I have always felt you get what you pay for and in their case I would have to say they are the East Coast Guru's of the Bell 47 . We also heard very positive comments about East Coast from Jay Mundis and the chief helicopter guru himself Tommy Sullivan. All in all I would have no problem recommending anyone to East Coast Helicopter for problems or service relating to the Bell 47.

Sincerely yours,
Jack Kelly
B47HA
Helicopters Atlantic Coast
Brigantine,N.J.
609-517-2822

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Hello Joey,

I have been in business for many years dealing with thousands of customers and untold numbers of suppliers. Due to my extensive experience I truly believe I have seen it all but, in a recent purchase of parts for my Bell 47G2 from Bob Harness of Texas Helogistics, service has reached a new high. Bob and his family went far out of their way to see that I was fully satisfied with their product. Rarely have I seen a supplier react with this level of professionalism. The worldwide community of Bell 47 people certainly has its share of people looking for a chance to take advantage of your need for parts and we all hear lots of bad press about them. But how about some good press for people like the Harness family? In the future, when I need parts for my Bell 47, I will certainly call Bob first and I sincerely hope that others do likewise. Thanks, Bob, for outstanding service!

Dick Hausfeld

Madison, WI

 

COMMENTS OR EMERGENCY CONTACT ALERTS

None at this time.

 

 CASE #004 RESOLVED $17,000 RECOVERED

CASE #003 CLOSED, VENDOR ONSITE VISIT POSITIVE

CASE #001 PARTIALLY RESOLVED

CASE #005 RESOLVED $5000 RECOVERD

CASE #006 UNDER INVESTIGATION

A Los Angeles, CA vicinity Flight School & CFI/Mechanic.

Three complaints/reports have been received to date by our Western Director. The reports appear to be consistent and are aligned with allegations that the owner is verbally abusive to his students, cocky, abrasive, arrogant, vulgar, aggressive, and failed to show up on time for flight training.  

President Rhodes notes that he and VP Rodriguez have personally met the instructor over the years, who eagerly attended B47HA sponsored fly in events, and has attempted to be cordial. Rhodes has invited him numerous times to become a member, but the instructor is adamant that he does not support B47HA and is otherwise not interested in our association. Rhodes states that is the instructor's privilege and further stated that B47HA still would like to see the man encouraged towards a more productive path. Rhodes also noted that B47HA has not heard from the instructor and would not publish any names or boycott the school in fairness to the instructor.

Information is on file with our West Coast Director Danny Rodriguez and two investigators have been assigned.

Interested parties interested in obtaining flight instruction and maintenance in CA are encouraged to use only B47HA instructors and mechanics that abide by our code of conduct and civility.

Be governed accordingly.

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CASE #002 RESOLVED $$$

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IMPORTANT UPDATE

E-MAIL TO: PRESIDENT JOEY RHODES

FROM: MEMBER NEEDING VALVE COVERS

"just wanted to say thanks for your efforts regarding my aircraft parts.  I just received 6 of the most beautiful LYC chrome valve covers, I would even eat off them.  You made it happen!"  thanx XXXX 

COMPLAINT SOLVED 4 DAYS AFTER B47HA INTERVENED.

I WISH TO THANK PERFECTION PLATING FOR "UNDERSTANDING" HOW MUCH I CARE ABOUT OUR MEMBERS AND PERFECTION'S DECISION TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO THE MEMBERS NEED. JR

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FAA FORM

HERE'S AN IMPORTANT FAA FORM THAT BAD VENDORS DO NOT WANT YOU TO COMPLETE ON THEM.

FAA FORM suspected parts 8120-11 (10-03).doc

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