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…
On 26th Jul 2021 in News
HeliOperations was delighted to host three local students from All Saints Academy, Wyke Regis, for a period of work experience this week. The students spent time in a number of HeliOperations’ departments including Operations and Engineering, where they learnt a little about what goes into delivering our flying training, as well as helping with some…
On 23rd Mar 2021 in News
HeliOperations have applied to Dorset Council for planning permission for Erection of a Building for the servicing and maintenance of helicopters and additional facilities incidental to an existing heliport use. That application is currently being considered under reference WP/20/00467/OUT.
On 26th Feb 2021 in News
Finley Eckersley is HeliOperations number one fan, he loves to watch our Sea King helicopters take to the skies at our training base in Portland. Finley and his dad got invited to take a tour of HeliOps Portland earlier this year. And to their surprise, HeliOperations CEO Steve Gladston formally agreed to name a Sea…
On 11th Feb 2021 in Training
HeliOperations is delighted to be able to offer an EASA Standard Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) qualification, suitable for both civil and military customers using its own state of the art, full-motion NVIS equipped simulator situated at the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose followed by live NVIS flying training using its own Sea King helicopters…
On 10th Feb 2021 in Training
Here at HeliOperations we deal with all aspects of aviation training, from the front seat to the back seat. Our SeaKing Aircraft simulator offers high-spec modern visuals covering both day and night, land and maritime. If you have any questions about our SeaKing Aircraft Simulator Training then please do not hesitate to contact us. We…
On 9th Feb 2021 in News
HeliOperations can offer both helicopter maintenance and technical support to helicopter operators and private helicopter owners. Our fully qualified engineers have many years experience and would be delighted to help support and discuss your aviation requirements. The UK MAA has granted Military Part 145 approval for HeliOps Somerton, which is fully-approved for the storage and…
On 10th Nov 2020 in Training
Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) P-3 Orion students receive theoretical and synthetic Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training at the HeliOperations facility in Cornwall, UK. Acknowledging a need to develop expertise in the ASW mission, Norway awarded HeliOperations the contract supporting ASW training in September 2020. Training is being delivered to a mixed course of both aviation…
On 21st Oct 2020 in News
Most people think SAR (search and rescue), distinctive orange helicopters or quality training facilities when they hear the name “HeliOperations”. However, this winter we introduced something slightly different to our Heliport on Portland. A drive-through clinic was set up at HeliOperations to deliver this year’s flu vaccine to a staggering 1800 people! It was deemed…
Below is a terrific video from Vertical Magazine and their recent visit to HeliOps Portland. It shows how HeliOperations can deliver operational training to a leading NATO partner nation with their own SAR aircraft, simulators and training facilities. If you have any questions about HeliOps Search and Rescue Training then please do not hesitate to…
On 25th Jun 2020 in News
On June 22nd 1970 the hangar doors at Westland’s Yeovil opened for the first time for Damien XV666. This was the start of a long and illustrious flying career with the Fleet Air Arm where he flew in excess of 14,000 flying hours on various squadrons from a variety of platforms and in many different…
On 5th Jun 2020 in News
The 7th Special Operations Squadron from the 352nd Special Operations Wing at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk returned to HeliOps Portland last week. The pair of United States Air Force CV-22 Ospreys, whose mission is to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces, visited Osprey Quay to refuel whilst conducting training along…