Helicopter Capacity & Loading

Helicopter Loading and Capacity

MD500E/D 1 - 3 Passengers

Please do not bring framed packs. Roll bags are a lot easier on the helicopter interior.

  • Two passengers in the front seat, one in the back
  • One roll bag each plus one day pack each
  • One rifle each
  • Three food boxes between you (maximum size of wine case)
  • Plus gas cooker & tent between you
  • No other gear
  • Maximum Load 430 kgs

 MD500E/D  4 Passengers One Load

  • Two passengers in front and two in the back
  • One roll bag each
  • One rifle each
  • No other gear
  • Maximum Load 430 kgs

Robinson R44 Raven II

  • 1-2 Passengers

  • One roll bag each

  • One rifle and day pack each

  • Two food boxes between you no bigger than wine case each

  • No other gear.

  • Maximum load 270 kgs or 285kg without Cargo Pod

 

Baggage room in the R44 is limited so please don’t bring anything else than is listed above.

Please note: All LOADS WILL BE WEIGHED.

So make sure you organize your load before you arrive.

Gone are the days of  “throw it in she’ll be right”

Safety must come first

Experienced Helicopter Operators

24 years of safe helicopter operations by our experienced pilots

  • Hunting & Fishing Trips
  • Commercial & Charter Flights
  • Modern Fleet of Helicopters
  • 24 Years of Safe Operations

Our pilots are very experienced and have extensive local knowledge and combined with our high quality Helicopters, Helisika will provide you a professional and reliable service.

Tony Orr Chief Pilot and Operations Manager

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