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Locally owned and operated service
Heli Rural Ltd Trading as Heli Rural Methven, Mount Hutt, Rakaia and Canterbury, is committed to delivering top-tier customer service and performance. Our dedication ensures that customers experience our services with a combination of friendliness and reliability, embodying the highest standards of quality.
Heli Rural is owned and operated by Scott Rodgers and Caroline Cunninghame. They live in Staveley 10 Minutes from Methven with their identical twins, Bella and Evie.
Scott and Caroline have engaged a highly experienced Senior team. The Heli Rural team has a combined airline and helicopter flying experience of 40,000+ flight hours and multiple years in the industry. Our purpose is to stay true to our core values and create a company, which our staff and customers are proud to be associated with. We are committed to zero harm and no other business objectives will take priority over our employees, customers, contractors, and the general public's health, safety, and well being.
Located in the scenic Mid Canterbury region, we take pride in being based here and offering our services to the community.
Scott and Caroline have engaged a highly experienced Senior team. The Heli Rural team has a combined airline and helicopter flying experience of 40,000+ flight hours and multiple years in the industry. Our purpose is to stay true to our core values and create a company, which our staff and customers are proud to be associated with. We are committed to zero harm and no other business objectives will take priority over our employees, customers, contractors, and the general public's health, safety, and well being.
Located in the scenic Mid Canterbury region, we take pride in being based here and offering our services to the community.
Meet The Team
Scott Rodgers
CEO & Part 135 Chief Pilot
Matt Newton
Part 137 Chief Pilot
Sheridan Drummond
Safety Manager
Dave Sowman
Training Manager
Stu Marr
Maintenance Controller
Bert Elstob
Pilot
Simon Bertenshaw
Pilot & Crew Support
Caroline Cunninghame
Office Manager
Heli Rural Fleet
Robinson R44
Our four-seat Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter is a high-performing helicopter. R44s have a two-bladed rotor system, T-bar cyclic, and the latest in Robinson technology.
Used for smaller passenger trips & agricultural work• Lifting capacity: 370kg•Seating capacity: 3 passengers• Endurance: 3 hrs• Max cruise speed: 120kts
Used for smaller passenger trips & agricultural work• Lifting capacity: 370kg•Seating capacity: 3 passengers• Endurance: 3 hrs• Max cruise speed: 120kts
Hughes 500 D
Our Hughes 500D is used for carrying hunters as well as intermediate agricultural/lifting work.
• Lifting capacity: 550kg• Seating capacity: 4 passengers• Endurance: 1.7 hrs• Max cruise speed: 125kts
• Lifting capacity: 550kg• Seating capacity: 4 passengers• Endurance: 1.7 hrs• Max cruise speed: 125kts
Partners
We are proud to work in association with
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Safety Management Systems
Our Safety Management System stands as a cornerstone within the framework of our company's operations, underscoring safety as the paramount consideration in every facet of our decision-making process. Aligned with the highest standards, we implement a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved safety management system. This robust system not only adheres to regulatory requirements but also reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of safety excellence. It serves as a comprehensive strategy, incorporating proactive measures, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that safety remains at the forefront of our operational philosophy. By prioritizing safety through the implementation of a CAA-approved system, we aim to instill confidence in our stakeholders and uphold the highest standards of operational integrity and responsibility.