RECENT AIRCRAFT UPGRADES
 
  • New GPS Fixing 406 MHz ELTs
  • Latitude® SkyNode Satellite Tracking Systems
  • External Basket installed on our 206 L4
  
  • New Garmin® 296 Moving Map GPSs
  • Changed Satellite Telephone Provider to Iridium®
  • Emergency Pop-Out Floats available on request



Model
Passenger Seating
Range
Cruise
Speed
External load
Bell 206LR
Long Ranger
6
3.5 hours
120 MPH
1200 lbs

Bell 206L3
Long Ranger

6

2.7 hours

130 MPH

1400 lbs
Bell 206L4
Long Ranger
6
2.7 hours
130 MPH
1700 lbs

SAFETY

Safety is the #1 concern at Wilderness.  The most important cargo in the helicopter are its occupants. 
Safety is not just what is carried in the helicopter.  It is a frame of mind while operating in and around our machines.  Our pilots have this frame of mind.  We will make sure you are in that same frame of mind before you fasten your seatbelt. 

Real Time Satellite Tracking Systems

We have recently installed real time GPS Satellite Tracking systems in each of our helicopters to increase our flight following capabilities.  The Latitude SkyNode system reports aircraft position, heading and speed every 2 minutes while the helicopter is flying.  This information is available in real time on a secured site on the internet.

Emergency Survival Equipment

Each machine carries a survival kit, crash axe, 406 MHz ELT, fire extinguisher, flare kit, 1st aid kit, handheld and aircraft satellite telephones and passenger safety briefing cards.  Passengers are briefed on the use of all of these items before each flight.

Winter Operations

Wilderness Helicopters is a full-time year round operation.  Winter operations are carried out with the above mentioned equipment in addition to winter shelter survival equipment, a shovel and snowshoes. 

Weather

Operating in the shadow of the largest body of freshwater in North America does have drawbacks.  The weather in this area can change quickly.  Our pilots are trained to recognize the signs of incoming weather systems.  In addition, pilots are given comprehensive weather briefings from the nearest Flight Service Station prior to the flight. 
Wilderness will not jeopardize our passengers, personnel or our helicopters by challenging poor or deteriorating weather conditions.

COMMUNICATION

Each aircraft is equipped with Garmin moving map GPS, Dual VHF Radios and High and Low Band FM for more efficient use of the helicopter.  We have also installed hard mounted Satellite Telephones in all of our helicopters.  Effective air to ground communication is a necessity at all jobsites.  Our handheld satellite phones are also available for client use on the jobsite.

EXPERIENCE

With very experienced pilots, our machines have performed a wide variety of jobs and duties.  Odds are that we have done before what you want us to do now.  Explore our services page to find out more about what we can do for you.