Our fleet consists of three different types of helicopters that can accommodate from 2 to 6 passengers depending upon the aircraft. Is there an age limit? There is no age limit. We want everyone to experience the joy of flying!
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According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), helicopters crash at a higher rate than airplanes. The crash rate for general aircraft is 7.28 crashes per 100,000 hours of flight time. For helicopters, that number is 9.84 per 100,000 hours.
There is a 300 lbs weight limit per seat with a combined weight of no more than 550 lbs for all passengers. We do weigh all passengers before getting on the helicopter! Why are there weight limits? All aircraft have factory set limits on weight, and it is against FAA regulations to exceed those limits.
AW101 All-Weather capabilities highlighted in 4,800 nm transit across the North Atlantic. The AW101 helicopter successfully completed an epic journey across the North Atlantic to return to the UK across mountains, high seas, storm clouds, ice, and snow.
The helicopter is equipped with a small spinning blade located at the rear of the aircraft. It is important that passengers NEVER walk to the back, duck under the tail, or approach the rear of the helicopter for any reason. If you must walk around the helicopter, walk out in front.
The range of a private helicopter depends on several factors, including the type of helicopter, its fuel capacity, weight, weather conditions, and flight speed. Generally, private helicopters can cover a range of anywhere from 200 to 700 nautical miles (370 to 1,300 kilometers) without refueling.