Forest Helicopters

Forest North Aviation & Logistics 2013

Mike Newton — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:32 +0000

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Forest Helicopters 2013

Mike Newton — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:06 +0000

Forest Helicopter Inc. has established a base of operation in Dryden, Ontario. The addition will allow Forest Helicopters to better serve the needs of our customers and remain competitive in the industry. The new base compliments our Pickle Lake base that was established in 1997.

Forest Helicopters extends wishes of a successful and safe season for all in the helicopter industry.

Gerry Moncrief, Moncrief Construction

Mike Newton — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:49:23 +0000

The crews at Forest Helicopters have been providing us with aerial construction services for over 20 years.

AS350BA+

Mike Newton — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:53:11 +0000

The AS350 (Astar) is unrivaled in in its class. It provides a spacious, comfortable cabin with excellent visibility for all passengers. The AS350 has seating for 5 – 6 passengers plus pilot. The AS350BA+ has an endurance of approximately 3 hours and average speeds of 140 miles per hour. The Astar is particularly suitable for external load operations. The AS350BA+ is capable of lifting loads of 1600 pounds.

The AS350 comes fully equipped with the following:

6/7 place intercom
Front and rear shoulder harnesses
FM radio programmable to customer frequencies
Stretcher kit
Baggage extender
Comfort windows which provide extra rear seat room
Canadian Eurocopter cargo pads
GPS
Satellite telephone (built in for in flight use)
External torque and onboard weighing system
Extra large sling window
Satellite Tracking System

Optional/Operational Equipment:

External cargo baskets
Synthetic long lines, remote cargo hooks, nets, straps, and barrel slings
Hand held radios
Hydraulic Aerial Grapple
Infrared Scanning System
Aerial Ignition Device

AS350SD2

Mike Newton — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:50:55 +0000

The AS350SD2 is powered by a 732 horse power Honeywell engine. This aircraft outperforms it’s closest competitor when working in hot and high environments. The Honeywell engine is the most fuel efficient engine in this HP range. the AS350SD2 is particularly suitable for external load operations. The AS350SD2 is capable of lifting loads of 2000 pounds. This aircraft provides a spacious, comfortable cabin with excellent visibility for all passengers. The AS350SD2 has seating for 5 – 6 passengers plus pilot. The Aircraft has an endurance of approximately 3 hours and can maintain speeds of 140 miles per hour.

The AS350SD2 comes fully equipped with the following:

6/7 place intercom
Front and rear shoulder harnesses
FM radio programmable to customer frequencies
Stretcher kit
Baggage extender
Comfort windows which provide extra rear seat room
Canadian Eurocopter cargo pads
GPS
Satellite telephone (built in for in flight use)
External torque and onboard weighing system
Extra large sling window
Satellite Tracking System

Optional/Operational Equipment:

External cargo baskets
Synthetic long lines, remote cargo hooks, nets, straps, and barrel slings
Hand held radios
Hydraulic Aerial Grapple
Infrared Scanning System
Aerial Ignition Device

AS350B2

Mike Newton — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:47:03 +0000

The AS350 (Astar) is unrivaled in in its class. It provides a spacious, comfortable cabin with excellent visibility for all passengers. The AS350 has seating for 5 – 6 passengers plus pilot. The AS350 has an endurance of approximately 3 hours and average speeds of 140 miles per hour. The Astar is particularly suitable for external load operations. The AS350B2 is capable of lifting loads of 2000 pounds.

The AS350 comes fully equipped with the following:

6/7 place intercom
Front and rear shoulder harnesses
FM radio programmable to customer frequencies
Stretcher kit
Baggage extender
Comfort windows which provide extra rear seat room
Canadian Eurocopter cargo pads
GPS
Satellite telephone (built in for in flight use)
External torque and onboard weighing system
Extra large sling window
Satellite Tracking System

Optional/Operational Equipment:

External cargo baskets
Synthetic long lines, remote cargo hooks, nets, straps, and barrel slings
Hand held radios
Hydraulic Aerial Grapple
Infrared Scanning System
Aerial Ignition Device

Stephen Gagnon, Norex Drilling

Mike Newton — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:04:54 +0000

We never hesitate to recommend Forest Helicopters to others; for us they are “the solution” when it comes to Diamond Drill Support.

Forest Helicopters Inc.

Mike Newton — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:32:30 +0000

Forest Helicopters was incorporated in 1997 after taking over most of the N.W. Ontario operations from Midwest Helicopters. Midwest had been serving the area from 1973 – 1997.

Forest Helicopters has operated in most provinces and territories in Canada.

Forest operates out of a well equipped main facility located in Kenora, Ontario. Forest also works out of a base located in Pickle Lake, Ontario.

Forest has become a successful company by providing a quality competitive service that stresses safety, dependability and competence.

Forest Helicopters employs a dynamic team of professionals with many years in the helicopter industry. Experience levels range in upwards of 35 years and 20,000 hours.

Forest is proud of our service and performance record which has allowed us to form long term relationships involving some of the largest helicopter users in Canada.