Heli- Logging Costs
Estimated Subcontract Costs to Fell, Fly and Chase, (does not include mobilization, or profit and risk)
80% Yellow Poplar, 20% Red Oak (wood density, #/bf, plays a major role in helilogging costs)
$/MBF Int 1/4"= 1000/(6.52-.000926(Flight Dist, ft.- 1300))
$/MBF Doyle= 1000/(5.31-.000755(Flight Dist, ft.-1300))
Ref. "Hurricane Fran Helicopter Salavge Case Study"; 1997 COFE; Sloan - see additional link
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Flight Dist, ft
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1000
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1500
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2000
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2500
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3000
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3500
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4000
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$/MBF Int 1/4"
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$147
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$158
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$170
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$185
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$202
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$249
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$323
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$/MBF Doyle
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$181 |
$194
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$209
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$227
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$248
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$306
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$397
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Mobilization Costs will run $15 - $30. MBF Doyle; Profit & Risk allowance is reasonable at 5 - 15% of fell & fly