The Australian | Barnaby Joyce defends chopper ride as 'good value' The Australian Barnaby Joyce is defending two helicopter trips to the Lunatic Hotel in Drake, saying he will not apologise for the air travel as taxpayers received value for money. The Deputy Prime Minister came under fire yesterday for using a helicopter for travel ... Barnaby Joyce's 'Choppergate 2' in full flight as $4000 Easter helicopter trip revealed Barnaby Joyce charters two $4000 helicopter rides to visit a village near his electorate office Barnaby Joyce slammed for chartering $4000 helicopter rides to visit Drake |