HeliOperations News

AW139 SAR

On 26th May 2022 in Equipment,News,Training

Not resting on our laurels following the announcement of our winning the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2022, HeliOperations (HeliOps) continues our dynamic and exciting expansion and development programme with the delivery to the UK of an AW139 SAR capable helicopter. HeliOperations purchased the aircraft from Norway to expand and develop our…

NVG (Night Vision Goggles) Training

On 27th Jul 2021 in Equipment,News,Training

UK-based HeliOperations is taking the lead in teaching commercial helicopter crews how to fly on night vision goggles. Its former military pilots are passing on their skills to benefit a growing range of non-combat-related operations. Recently featured in RotorHub Magazine, HeliOperations has developed a NVG training syllabus that is suitable for commercial, parapublic and military…

Hawk visits Osprey Quay

On 20th Jan 2020 in Equipment,News

Introducing “Blue” a Harris Hawk from Helliar Pest Control of Yeovil. Blue regularly visits the HeliOperations’ Osprey Quay hangar to provide bird and pest control. It’s amazing to see the reaction of pigeons and seagulls to his mere presence. Helliar Pest Control are a super example of the type of professional and passionate local company…

UK MOD Approved Training Facilities

On 25th Sep 2018 in Crew,Equipment,News,Training

Farnborough 2018: Jane’s talks to Steve Gladston CEO and founder of HeliOperations on their UK MOD Approved Training Facilities and training programme for German Navy Sea King Search & Rescue Helicopter Pilots operating ex Royal Navy Sea King MK5 Helicopters on the UK Military Register. HeliOperations Train German Navy SAR pilots

HeliOperations 2018

On 17th Sep 2018 in Equipment,News,Search and Rescue,Training

2018 has been a busy year for HeliOperations; in early September we welcomed our colleagues from the Federal German Navy and their FGN MK41 Sea King to our base at Portland. The Sea King disembarked from FGS Bonn last week and enjoyed a comfortable overnight stay with XV666 Damien. Our FGN students have also been…

Dara – Queen of the Skies

On 15th Sep 2018 in Equipment,News

Dara Fitzpatrick was the Irish Coast Guard’s most senior helicopter search and rescue pilot. She lost her life in March 2017 whilst Captain of the Irish Coast Guard Dublin-based Rescue 116 helicopter. Dara was the first Irish Marine Emergency Services woman pilot. In 2010 she and her crew received the “Best of Irish Award” for…

Heli Operations Helicopters

On 31st Jul 2017 in Crew,Equipment,News,Search and Rescue,Training

Helicopter painting is both an intensive and highly detailed process, done correctly the end result will look amazing! Like with all complex tasks in life; success tends to boil down to preparation and planning. Helicopter painting is no different, it involves taking everything apart, doing the work and then re-assembling the helicopter… When it came…

Battery LED HeliLights

On 14th Sep 2015 in Equipment

Here at Heli Operations we are delighted to offer Battery LED HeliLights that offer support in all kinds of emergencies – If the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) is required then temporary landing areas will need to be identified and made clearly visible. To find out more about these easy to use Battery LED HeliLights…

The HeliOps Cars

On 12th Sep 2015 in Equipment

The HeliOps cars are soon to be seen at Portland, Lee-on-Solent, Aberdeen and Dublin. The cars provide a cost effective mode of transport for aircrew who are often required to move between bases at short notice. Other advantages are free advertising and minimal environmental impact due the size and efficiency of the cars. What do…