OUR AIRCRAFT & PILOTS
Our team of committed Pilots, Engineers and Staff make sure the quality and safety of our fleet is maintained to the highest possible level.
Selkirk Mountain Helicopters Ltd currently operates 4 AS350 B2 Helicopters with the Honeywell LTS101-700D-2 engine. In the fall of 2015 we added a AS350B3+ for its extra external lift capabilities.
OUR AIRCRAFT & PILOTS
Our team of committed Pilots, Engineers and Staff make sure the quality and safety of our fleet is maintained to the highest possible level.
Selkirk Mountain Helicopters Ltd currently operates 4 AS350 B2 Helicopters with the Honeywell LTS101-700D-2 engine. In the fall of 2015 we added a AS350B3+ for its extra external lift capabilities.
A-STAR AS350 B2
- Honeywell LTS101-700D engine
- 1600 lbs carrying load with 1 hour fuel burn at 180 liters/hour
- 130 mph cruise speed
- High skid gear
- Cargo hook
- Front and rear shoulder harnesses
- Technosonic FM radio
- Dual channel forestry audio controller
- Six place VOX Intercom system
- Transponder Mode C
- Garmin 296 GPS
- Cargo Basket
- Satellite tracking with phone
- Left hand cargo cheek for increased baggage
- Right hand sliding door for film work
- Ambulance configuration with stretcher
- 200′ long line
- 16 x 16 cargo nets
- Bambi bucket
A-STAR AS350 B2
- Honeywell LTS101-700D engine
- 1600 lbs carrying load with 1 hour fuel burn at 180 liters/hour
- 130 mph cruise speed
- High skid gear
- Cargo hook
- Front and rear shoulder harnesses
- Technosonic FM radio
- Dual channel forestry audio controller
- Six place VOX Intercom system
- Transponder Mode C
- Garmin 296 GPS
- Cargo Basket
- Satellite tracking with phone
- Left hand cargo cheek for increased baggage
- Right hand sliding door for film work
- Ambulance configuration with stretcher
- 200′ long line
- 16 x 16 cargo nets
- Bambi bucket
A-STAR AS350 B3+
- Terbomecca Arriel 2B1 engine
- 1600 lbs Internal carrying load with 1 hour fuel burn at 190 liters/hour
- 2400 lbs External Load with 1 hour of fuel
- 130 mph cruise speed
- High skid gear
- Cargo hook
- Front and rear shoulder harnesses
- Technosonic FM radio
- Dual channel forestry audio controller
- Six place VOX Intercom system
- Transponder Mode C
- Garmin 296 GPS
- Cargo Basket
- Satellite tracking with phone
- Left and Right hand cargo cheek for increased baggage
- 200′ long line
- 16 x 16 cargo nets
- 2024 Model Bambi bucket (200 Imperial Gallons)
- 2024 Model Bambi Bucket with Powerfill for filling bucket in 15 inches of water’
A-STAR AS350 B3+
- Terbomecca Arriel 2B1 engine
- 1600 lbs Internal carrying load with 1 hour fuel burn at 190 liters/hour
- 2400 lbs External Load with 1 hour of fuel
- 130 mph cruise speed
- High skid gear
- Cargo hook
- Front and rear shoulder harnesses
- Technosonic FM radio
- Dual channel forestry audio controller
- Six place VOX Intercom system
- Transponder Mode C
- Garmin 296 GPS
- Cargo Basket
- Satellite tracking with phone
- Left and Right hand cargo cheek for increased baggage
- 200′ long line
- 16 x 16 cargo nets
- 2024 Model Bambi bucket (200 Imperial Gallons)
- 2024 Model Bambi Bucket with Powerfill for filling bucket in 15 inches of water’
PILOTS & STAFF
Pilot Information
- Experienced in all forestry applications
- Mountain course certified
- Hover exit certified
- Long line experience
- Personable and professional
- Human Factors in Aviation
- Pilot Decision Making course for flight in reduced visibility
Pilot Experience
- Exploration Drill moves
- Cone collections
- Heli-skiing
- Aerial photography and cinematography
- Scenic flights
- Drip Torch Operations
- Forest Fire Operations
- Class D – Human External Cargo Certified
- Avalanche Control Work
Engineering Information
Selkirk Mountain Helicopters is an approved maintenance facility employing senior and apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
Safety Record
Selkirk Mountain Helicopters has been in operation since 1991 and has a five star safety record. Our company has a Safety Management System in place.