Model	Passenger Seating	Range	Cruise Speed	External load
	Bell 206LR LongRanger	6	3.5 hours	125 MPH	1200 lbs
	Bell 206L3 LongRanger	6	3 hours	125 MPH	1400 lbs

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. 

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

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. 

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.

Each aircraft is equipped with Trimble GPS, Dual VHF Radios and High and Low Band FM for more efficient use of the helicopter.  Effective air to ground communication is a necessity at all jobsites.  Our handheld satellite phones are also available for client use on the jobsite.

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.