We’re sure you’ve carefully planned your hunting trip, and now it’s time to think about your helicopter transport to and from your block. Keep in mind that the helicopter has limits on cargo size, weight, and the number of passengers. To avoid leaving anything behind, consider packing light and efficiently.
What you need to know
Here are a few important details you should know about your equipment before flying with us
Cargo
Large hard containers take up space – consider changing them for large waterproof carry bags that will stack better. Buckles and fasteners must be securely clipped down. You must have no loose items; everything must be packed in your baggage.
Chilly Bins/ Drinks
Plastic bins don’t make good use of space, and when full they are heavy. Put your chilled items in zip-up, soft cooler bags as they take up less room. If you are going to be taking drinks, bring cans not glass bottles. The glass is heavier, more dangerous and takes up more space.
Rubbish
Do the right thing, take all of your rubbish out. Rubbish bags must be double bagged to ensure that we don’t get spills in the helicopter, this could incur extra charges.
Animal Carcasses
If weight limits are met on the inward leg, there will not be much room for extra weight on the trip out. To reduce weight, bone carcasses out and place the meat in non-drip bags. We can take full carcasses as an extra load out with an underslung load, this is at an extra cost which your pilot can quote on.
Rifle Bags & Covers
Rifles must have the bolt and magazine removed. Hard plastic covers are heavy and take up space within the aircraft. Plan to bring your rifle in a soft zip-up type cover.
Pickups
If your aircraft is overdue for pickup, please do not panic. Remain at your campsite/agreed pick-up location. Our company systems and staff know you are waiting, and will arrange to collect you as soon as possible. Many factors, such as weather and unscheduled maintenance can contribute to an overdue aircraft.
Dangerous Goods Restrictions
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
| Ammunition | 5 kg per passenger | Secure in ammunition belt or original box. Quantity may not be aggregated among passengers. |
| Camping gas | 500 g max per can1 kg max per package | Butane or butane mix only (no propane or isobutane)Must be self‐sealing.Must be detached from stove |
| Chainsaw | Fuel tanks must be flushed of all fuel and vapors | |
| Diesel | 20 L max per jerry can | |
| Fire lighters | 1 kg max per flight | |
| Fly Spray | 1L | Each non‐refillable metal container must not exceed 1 L capacity. Each non‐refillable plastic aerosol must not exceed 120 mL capacity.The release valve must be protected from inadvertent release. |
| Kerosene | 20 L max per jerry can | |
| Matches | 1 Packet per person | Safety matches only, Strike anywhere matches are not permitted. Must be tightly and securely packed to prevent movement within the package. |
| Lighters | Only liquified gas and should have 2 independent actions for ignition. | |
| UN 1203 Petrol | 5 or 20 L max per jerry can | 5 litres may be exceeded if all other respects the packaging and packing conforms with the requirements of the ICAO Technical Instructions, including:1. The use of UN certified jerry cans or other containers listed in the ICAO technical instructions2. The packages are inspected prior to loading |
| UN 1219 White SpiritsIsopropyl Alcohol | 5 or 20 L max per jerry can | 5 litres may be exceeded if all other respects the packaging and packing conforms with the requirements of the ICAO Technical Instructions, including:1. The use of UN certified jerry cans or other containers listed in the ICAO technical instructions2. The packages are inspected prior to loading |
| Lithium-Ion Batteries in portable electronic devices (PED) | Must not exceed 2 g. Must not exceed 100 Wh each | Maximum 15 PED per personIf in hold/pod, it must be completely switched off and protected from damage. |
| Spare Lithium-Ion Batteries | Must not exceed 2 g. Must not exceed 100 Wh each | Maximum 2 per person Can not be stored in cargo must be in the main cockpit/carry-on luggage |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR REMOTE AREA OPERATIONS:
All dangerous goods must be declared to Heli Glenorchy prior to departure. The transport of dangerous goods is subject to approval and may be restricted. Passengers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. For any questions or concerns regarding dangerous goods, please contact the Heli Glenorchy team.
Action Helicopters Limited is not liable for loss or damage to property or for the injury or death of any person who is not at the time of the loss, damage, injury or death, on board the aircraft.
Property loss or damage caused by Action Helicopters Limited in transit is limited to $2,000 in reparation.
