OTTO THE HELICOPTER
The Helicopter is a Hughes TH-55 Osageone and one of the most unique and versatile air show acts in the world. During OTTO's daytime comedy show he entertains the crowds by blowing bubbles, playing with his yo-yo, racing around barrels and picking them up, shooting smoke in all directions, towing banners, and more all while interacting with the announcer !
OTTO is flown by Roger Buis a nominee for the Army Aviator of the Year in Helicopters. Roger has over 16,500 total flight hours and flying helicopters has given him the opportunity to do all kinds of flying from offshore in the oil industry, to fire fighting, search and rescue, forestry, environmental protection, sight seeing, air charter, real estate surveying, power and pipeline patrol, television, movie and advertising photography and flight instruction.
OTTO is flown by Roger Buis a nominee for the Army Aviator of the Year in Helicopters. Roger has over 16,500 total flight hours and flying helicopters has given him the opportunity to do all kinds of flying from offshore in the oil industry, to fire fighting, search and rescue, forestry, environmental protection, sight seeing, air charter, real estate surveying, power and pipeline patrol, television, movie and advertising photography and flight instruction.