Thread: Helicopter landing permits

Does anyone know how hard it is to get a landing permit for a private helicopter in the Kaimanawas? I realise you can only land at designated sites just wondering how hard it is to get a permit for a private chopper to land at a designated landing site. Or how much trouble you would be in without a permit? No I don’t have a helicopter but I do have a friend.

Ignore my question. I googled it. Sounds like way too much drama. How do I delete my post?

Originally Posted by Plumber

Ignore my question. I googled it. Sounds like way too much drama. How do I delete my post?

You can't only the mods have that power.

Shite - wouldn't it be nice to be able to pay for and book a slot at a landing site? Haha, way to user friendly for our system I expect...

Originally Posted by No.3

Shite - wouldn't it be nice to be able to pay for and book a slot at a landing site? Haha, way to user friendly for our system I expect...

That happens you dont pay but when you book a trip the chopper company uses the doc website to book it stops double dumping.
If Midwest drops you in the Ruahines, helicopters hawkes bay is going to bring a load in as well.
I cant comment on if this happens in the kawekas or kaimanawas.

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You need a concession from doc to land a heli in there regardless of if you are a commercial operator or a private operator, its a lot of paperwork but is all on the doc website.
Helps if you know someone from doc that can expedite the application and vouch for you.

I'm pretty sure the only exception is fixed wing to Boyd, as there are flying clubs whose members have the right to use the airstrip without a permit etc..

Originally Posted by Sika 8

You need a concession from doc to land a heli in there regardless of if you are a commercial operator or a private operator, its a lot of paperwork but is all on the doc website.
Helps if you know someone from doc that can expedite the application and vouch for you.

I'm pretty sure the only exception is fixed wing to Boyd, as there are flying clubs whose members have the right to use the airstrip without a permit etc..

DOC required a permit for private landing at Boyd 30 years ago, can't see them changing.