Our Fleet
Helicopters Otago own and operate several types of helicopters.
- 3 BK117’s
- 1 Bell 206 Longranger
- 8 Bell 206 Bell Jetrangers
- 1 Robinson R44
- 2 Robinson R22’s
Features
- Rescue winch 270kg (245ft cable)
- EMS equipped (2 stretchers)
- Paramedic and ICU crewed
- Directional Finding equipment
- IFR equipped
- Chelton EFIS system (Terrain Avoidance)
- Apollo CNX 80 GPS/NAV/COM/Transponder
- Cellphone
- Satellite phone
- Radio communications with Ambulance, Police, Fire, Marine Services, Forestry, plus ability to monitor many others
- Night Vision Goggle Capable
- Intercom system
- Night Sun
- Seating for up to 10 people (removable)
- Collapsible monsoon fire bucket
(1200lt ) - Foam dispenser
ZK-HUP
This is a Kawasaki BK117 B2 with a maximum lifting capacity of 1350kg. Dedicated to Air Ambulance work in the Otago and Southland areas (also available for first response on fires)
features
- Rescue winch – 270kg (removable)
- EMS equipped (removable)
- Directional Finding equipment (DF)
- IFR equipped (relocating at night)
- Garmin 296 GPS
- Radio communications with:- Ambulance, Police, Fire, Marine Services, Forestry, DOC, plus can monitor many other channels
- Cellphone
- Satellite phone
- Cargo/Ski-pod - removable (general cargo and fire equipment)
- GPS
- NVG Capable
- Intercom System
- Collapsible monsoon bucket (1100lt)
- Seating for up to 10 people – (removable)
- Foam dispensers
- Snow shoes
ZK-HJK
Our Second Kawasaki BK117 B2 has a maximum lifting capacity of 1350kg and acts as a backup to our dedicated rescue helicopter. It is available for commercial work in both the North and the South Islands of New Zealand.
BK117 Seating Configurations
Our BK117 is available for corporate work. It is fitted with a full corporate interior capable of transporting up to ten persons at any one time. The BK117 is set up for a wide variety of commercial, corporate and air transport operations.
Safety factors for passenger transport include:
Twin engine, High tail-rotor, Large side and rear clam-shell doors for loading gear etc.
Heli Pod
The Bk117 Heli Pod is ideal for transporting extra luggage and gear especially when carrying a larger number of passengers. This allows more comfort when fully loaded.
features
- Rescue winch – 270kg (removable)
- EMS equipped (removable)
- Directional Finding equipment (DF)
- IFR equipped (relocating at night)
- Garmin 480 GPS x 2
- Radio communications with Ambulance, Police, Fire, Marine Services, Forestry, plus ability to monitor many others
- Cell phone
- Satellite phone
- Night Vision Google Capable
- Night Sun
- Cargo/Ski-pod - removable (general cargo and fire equipment)
- Tracplus Tracking System
- Intercom System
- Snow shoes
- Seating for up to 10 people – (removable)
- Collapsible monsoon bucket (1200lt)
- Foam dispensers (fire fighting)
ZK-IME
Our Third Kawasaki BK117 B2 has a maximum lifting capacity of 1350kg and acts as a backup to our dedicated rescue helicopter. It is available for commercial work in both the North and the South Islands of New Zealand.
Features on all our Jet Rangers
- Growsafe certified spray gear
- Tracmap Aviation GPS with overlaying and plotting capabilities
- Stainless steel, calibrated fertiliser/seeding buckets
- Passenger seating for up to 4 people
- Garmin 296 GPS
- Full Radio communications with Ambulance, Police, Fire, Marine Services, Forestry, DOC, (and can also monitor many other frequencies)
- Full two way radio communications with ground support crew.
- Stretcher kits
- Collapsible monsoon bucket (600lt)
- Foam dispenser
- Cellphone
- Satellite phone
- Ski basket available (transporting gear)
ZK-HWI
ZK-HWN
ZK-HWK
ZK-HWQ
ZK-HMS
ZK-IWM
ZK-HXP
ZK-HSL
The Jetrangers have a maximum lift 450kg. All eight Jet Rangers undertake agricultural, air transport and commercial operations (including fire fighting)
Long Ranger Features
- Growsafe certified spray gear
- Tracmap Aviation GPS with overlaying and plotting capabilities
- Stainless steel, calibrated fertiliser/seeding buckets
- Passenger seating for up to 6 people
- Full Radio communications with Ambulance, Police, Fire, Marine Services, Forestry, DOC, (and can also monitor many other frequencies)
- Full two way radio communications with ground support crew.
- Stretcher kit
- Collapsible monsoon bucket (800lt)
- Foam dispenser
- Cellphone
- Satellite phone (x2 machines)
ZK-IWZ
The long Ranger is an extended version of the standard Jet Ranger with extra seating capacity (6)
Robinson R44 Features
- Radio communications – Ambulance, Police, Fire, Forestry, DOC etc.
- Cargo hook
- Tracking gear/GPS
- Garmin 295 GPS
- Cell phone
ZK-HFW
This helicopter carries three passengers and is available for air observation, air transport, photography and commercial work (eg radio repeaters).
Robinson R22 Features
- Radio communications – Ambulance, Police, Fire, Forestry, DOC etc.
- Cargo hook
- Tracking gear/GPS
- Garmin 295 GPS
- Cell phone
ZK-HCF
ZK-HCU
One passenger, air observation, photography and light transport (eg radio repeaters).