Ogden Phipps used the helicopter in conjunction with his hunting and fishing exploits around the globe often towing his Merritt sportfishing boat as well.

Yacht and helicopter. The concept vessel is designed primarily as a yacht but the detachable top deck can quickly be transformed into a helicopter or jet plane. Rather than trying to disguise the helicopter deck it defines the exterior on the Stella Maris by jutting out on the upper aft deck. Travel from yacht to shore in minutes to explore on land.

Using a megaphone the pilot tries to convince the man to grab the rope ladder which was dangling above his head. The versatile twin-engine medium-weight helicopter puts safety first with a crash-resistant airframe fuel system and seats. She was one of the earliest yachts to boast a fully functional helicopter landing area.

Land on a deserted mountain top accessible only by you and your guests for a day of heli-skiing. He was already a qualified pilot as was Mr Tang the passenger in the back of the helicopter that day and had obtained his pilots licence for the helicopter in question the day before having flown with Captain Smith with this and another type before. The most advantageous helicopter for yacht operations is the eurocopter130.

Touch down on a clifftop for fantastic views. The design and construction of helicopter landing areas and hangar arrangements onboard large yachts is widely recognised by the marine industry as being a heavily regulated and technically challenging subject matter which requires careful consideration in order to fully address the requirements of the owner and the regulatory authorities. After refuelling helicopter attempted to land on the 25million 196ft super yacht.

HELICOPTER LANDING AREA A generic term referring to any area primarily intended for the landing or take-off of aircraft. A yacht with a helicopter gives the yacht owner or charterer ultimate freedom to explore whether you want to go summer skiing via helicopter from your yacht in Alaska take scenic flights across volcanoes and jungle in the Caribbean or simply have the convenience of being able to fly to a nearby city for work or pleasure at a moments notice. We provide worldwide ad-hoc or seasonal helicopter services for your yachts with the latest machines from the worlds top manufacturers with examples from Bell AgustaWestland Eurocopter and Sikorsky.

You will drown if you do not grab the rope ladder. Internal and external kerosene fires. Large superyacht marina berths are also scarce and so yachts often have to spend their time on anchor which can be tedious for guests.