We operate the modern and reliable 4 Place R44 for flight training, specialising in specific roll training as detailed below.
We have a R22 availabel for training minimum 5 hours:
C-Cat $500/hr +Gst,
B-Cat $550/hr +Gst
For any of the following training options and enquiries please contact us today, or your B-Cat Instructor/ Examiner direct:
Shamus Howard
Cell: 027 2427837
E-mail: showard@xtra.co.nz
I N T R O F L I G H T 'S
Hands on self fly intro/scenic flight; 30 minutes in the R44 @ $500 incl GST, allow 90 mins.
T Y P E R A T I N G 'S
Shamus is rated on most Helicopters in New Zealand and will arrange the Helicopter of interest for your type rating:
Twin turbine AS355, BK117
Mediums Bell 205
Light Turbine H500, AS350, B206,etc
Piston H300, R44, Bell47 and R22
N I G H T FLIGHT TRAINING
Usually conducted between April and November each year before the days get too long. Real world operational flight training including year round orchard frost protection simulation (or the real thing Sept/Oct). Cross country night ratings at altitude and remote area bush and beach landings. $800/hr+GST
O F F S H O R E FLIGHT TRAINING
The Ocean is right on our doorstep. Legal aspects and tricks and traps to over water ops. $800/hr+GST
F I R E B U C K E T TRAINING
Our own specialised R44 fire training monsoon bucket. Suitable for both dual and solo water bombing. Great sling training with the added benefit of gaining valuable hours towards Canadian and Australian state minimum requirements.
$800/hr+GST
M O U N T A I N FLIGHT TRAINING
Shamus has a wealth of mountain experience from deer recovery, hunting and fishing trips, fire fighting and heli logging and is able to provide the new requirements for CAA Mountain Training. $800/hr+GST
S L I N G FLIGHT TRAINING
Our Robinson R44 has a hook, 20/60/100' long lines and awesome terrain right on our doorstep with the added bonus of specialised fire bucket training. $800/hr+GST
