GeoHeli Spokane: Commercial Helicopter Contractors & Aerial Services

What is the cost associated with helicopter operations?

Flight time, time on site, standby time, fuel, fuel truck, site inspections, FAA flight plans, pilot, per diems, and aircraft capability requirements are taken into account, among other costs. Even among the same class or specific helicopter type, pricing can vary wildly. Helicopters are limited, which leads to opportunity cost pricing.

What factors do you consider when choosing the best helicopter for a project?

Class restricted airspace, part certifications (e.g. part 133 = external load certification, where part 135 = passenger charters), landing clearance, load limits (internal & external), fuel burn rate, equipment limitations, and pilot experience are some considerations we take into account on your behalf.

What external load limits do you have?

Our weight limits are dependent upon how each load can be broken down, where each helicopter has different capabilities. We routinely lift between 100 and 22,000 lbs, with most requests falling into the 1,000 to 4,000 lb range. With that said, we can transport millions of pounds, as long as each pick is below the helicopter’s specific limit. Below are the general capacities, according to each class of helicopter.