Thoroughbred Helicopters

With over 40 years of industry experience and backed by Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, the premier helicopter maintenance facility in the Southeast, Thoroughbred Helicopter Sales & Leasing is your best source for your next helicopter lease or purchase.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Thoroughbred Helicopter Sales & Leasing pay for?
We pay for the parts necessary to comply with any Airworthiness Directives and Live Limited Parts.

What costs do I pay for?
You’ll cover the cost of fuel, maintenance, hangar, and insurance, as well as any local taxes or registration fees.

How quickly will I receive my leased helicopter?
If the helicopter is currently in inventory, it can be ready for pickup as soon as one week after your lease is approved and security deposit is received. If we don’t have one in inventory, we can usually get a new or used aircraft on the open market in about a month.

How do I get started if I wish to lease?
Once you’ve chosen the helicopter you wish to lease, you’ll complete the lease application. After approval, the security deposit and 1st month’s payment will be due. The refundable security deposit amount will be determined after submission of the lease application and is determined based on the lessee’s credit history as well as the intended location and use of the Helicopter.

Who pays for Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives?
We pay for the parts necessary to comply with ADs and the operator pays for the labor to comply with ADs and parts and labor to comply with SBs.

Do you require a minimum number of hours per month?
The minimum requirements for all Lessees are determined on a case-by-case basis. Our leases have an averaging system so that if you don’t meet the minimum in a slow month, you can use those hours in a busier month (see the lease for details). The Monthly Lease Option does not have a minimum usage requirement.

Is there a warranty? How does it work?
Any warranties will be specific to the aircraft selected.

Where is the aircraft located and who pays for ferry time?
Most helicopters will be available for pickup at our Lexington, KY location, but other arrangements can be made. You’ll be responsible for flight time from the pickup location to your location.

What happens at the end of the lease?
You return the helicopter to us and we will conduct a post-lease inspection. You agree to repair any damage or mechanical discrepancies except for normal wear and tear.

What happens if the helicopter is damaged?
The operator is responsible to have insurance and file an insurance claim.

Who pays the deductible portion of an insurance claim?
The operator is responsible to pay the deductible portion of any insurance claim.

Who is responsible for the lease payments and damages to the helicopter?
You’ll carry insurance to cover damage to the helicopter and you will be responsible to make the lease payments.

What kind of flight schools are you leasing to?
We’re leasing to large schools with multiple aircraft and to small startups. We enjoy working with flight schools that will maintain the helicopter to a high standard of airworthiness and who consider safety as their first priority.