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Bell 206 Jet Ranger


Number in Fleet: 4
Seating: 4 passengers + pilot
Engine: Gas Turbine Engine – Rolls Royce model 250-C20B
Empty weight: 1900 lbs (863 Kg)
Maximum lift: 800 lbs (454 Kg)
Cruise speed: 120 mph (193 km/h)
Endurance: 3 hours 20 minutes

Bell 206 Long Ranger


Number in Fleet: 1
Seating: 6 passengers + pilot
Engine: Gas Turbine Engine – Rolls Royce model 250-C30P
Empty weight: 2600 lbs (1181 Kg)
Maximum lift: 1200 lbs (454 Kg)
Cruise speed: 120 mph (193 km/h)
Endurance: 3 hours

Bell 407


Number in Fleet: 2
Seating: 6 passengers + pilot
Engine: Gas Turbine Engine – Rolls Royce model 250-C47B
Empty weight: 3000 lbs (1363 Kg)
Maximum lift: 2200 lbs (1091 Kg)
Cruise speed: 150 mph (241 km/h)
Endurance: 2 hours 40 min

Bell 429


Number in Fleet: 1
Seating: 7 passengers + pilot
Engine: PW 207 D1 (x2)
Empty weight: 8000 lbs (3629 Kg)
Maximum lift: 2600 lbs (1179 Kg)
Cruise speed: 150 mph (241 km/h)
Endurance: 2.5 hrs

Specialized equipment for specialized tasks.


  • Each helicopter is equipped with a comprehensive communications package to facilitate interaction between aircraft and ground crews. We also own and operate our own radio repeater network extending from the Lower Mainland to the Interior of BC allowing for real-time flight following and communications. As well, our helicopters are equipped with the latest in satellite tracking and telecommunications equipment allowing for telephone calls to be placed in flight.
    We have a wide variety of operational equipment available for specialized tasks.
    • Firefighting Equipment – Water deploying buckets to the capacity of the helicopter type.
    • Aerial Drip Torches – Forest fire back burning and logging pile burning.
    • Red Dragon – Aerial Ignition Device.
    • Aerial Seeders – Land reclamation for seeding and fertilizing.
    • Float Landing Gear – For landing on lakes and rivers.
    • Ski Baskets – 6′ x 15″ deep to a maximum of 300 lbs.
    • Litter Kits for Medevac – All the fleet is litter equipped.
    • Concrete Pouring Bucket – 1/2 yard capacity for concrete, gravel, or sand.
    • Grapples – Air activated for light logging or slash clearing.
    • Video Camera with GPS Overlay – Digital video available upon request.
    • Power Inverters – for Laptops, phones, tablets, and other electronic equipment.