Above the Rest Commitment to Excellence HELICOPTER Sunshine Helicopters, Inc. was founded in Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime 1985. The company grew from one leased Owners Ross and Anna It’s all About the People - Ross Scott, owner and Bell 206B four-passenger helicopter based TOURS Scott, invite you to come President has over 51 years of aviation experience and at Kahului, Maui to present day ten owned fly their Black Beauty is a decorated Vietnam veteran. His experience has helicopters including Astar 350 FX’s and SUNSHINE HELICOPTERS helicopters and experience Maui earned Sunshine Helicopters an excellent safety record WhisperSTAR EC 130 B4’s with operational Hawaii’s hidden wonders. with over 33 years of operations in Hawaii. “Our greatest bases at Kahului, Maui, Hapuna Heliport on the Big Island, Hawaii and Lihue on Kauai. Sunshine’s administration and “We simply want to share asset is our people and their aloha.” Sunshine’s special main maintenance facility is on Maui. We differentiate ourselves from the other helicopter companies by presenting the incredible experience of aloha begins with our professional reservationists and flying in a helicopter over our customers with the best helicopter tour experience possible. The goal of each tour is to exceed the needs our aloha continues when you step foot into our flight and expectations of the customer. Our staff accomplishes this with the best customer service in the industry. Our the most awesome terrain operations facility where our friendly ground crew will reservations, operations, pilots, maintenance and management pride ourselves in our commitment to our customers, and features in the world. From rainforest to desert, safety brief, pamper and escort you to your helicopter. we are above the rest! dormant volcanoes to the shore, sea cliffs and valleys, Our pilot’s aloha is unmatched in the industry. ancient ruins and historic towns.” Our experienced pilots provide narration with a rich history and knowledge of the Aloha, Our professional staff happily greet you with warm Our experienced pilots provide you with the best islands. Our reservations staff, friendly customer service aloha, as you check in for your flight. Dispatchers will visit tours. Be assured that your comfort and safety is our crew, experienced pilots and well trained mechanics with you as you enjoy Maui coffee or brew a cup of tea, greatest concern. Not only are they top-notch pilots, make your safety and comfort our number one priority. while relaxing in comfortable surroundings in our facility. but excellent narrators as well, providing you with a rich Fly the Black Beauties! Ross and Anna Scott Our Sunshine Helicopters logo shop provides a variety history and knowledge of the islands. of affordable memento items and sports wear to browse Reservation Reminder through. Our highly qualified maintenance technicians My flight is at:______on ______are FAA certified and factory trained in the latest (time) (day/date) specialized procedures for airframe and power-plant diagnostics and service.
It is important that we have accurate body weight from every passenger. FAA regulations require all passengers and their carry-on items to be weighed at time of check-in. Haleakala Crater “House of the Sun”
• Check-in is 45 minutes prior to departure. • Photo ID required for check-in. • For your safety and comfort, hats and oversized bags are Terms and Conditions Weight & Size Limitation not permitted in the aircraft. • 24-hour cancellation notice required. Helicopter weight and balance changes with every flight because of • No scuba diving 24 hours prior to departure. • Flight times are an average and may vary a few minutes over or passenger weight, pilot weight and length of flight (fuel weight). It is under. We reserve the right to combine different length flights. important that we have accurate body weight from every passenger. • Routes and sights may vary due to weather. FAA regulations require all passengers and their carry-on items to be Fly The • Photos in this brochure do not indicate actual routes & may be weighed at time of check-in. If a standard airline seat belt is too small or closer than actual tour. you weigh over 240 pounds you may be required to purchase a comfort • FAA regulations require 500 ft. terrain standoff. seat on our FXSTAR. If you are between 240-290 lbs. we recommend BLACK BEAUTIES • • Prices and tour offers subject to change without notice. P11 18 871 0722 open seating on the WhisperSTAR. Over 290 lbs. may require a comfort Genuine aloha, • No scuba diving 24 hours prior to departure. seat in our WhisperSTAR. See your agent or call our reservations for more 1 Kahului Airport Rd. #107 • Kahului, HI 96732 WATCH THE VIDEO! personal service, • Children: Under Federal Aviation Regulations, a child under 24 information. Thank you for your cooperation. gracious & knowledgeable months of age may fly at no charge and must sit on an adult’s lap. Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-469-3000 Scan this code with your smartphone. staff is part of what makes Please provide child’s weight at time of booking. Children 2 yrs. and Recommendations sunshinehelicopters.com Sunshine Helicopters“Above the Rest!” older must occupy a seat with seat belt on and are charged full fare. • We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel any tour due to weather, Photography hints: Wear a dark colored shirt to reduce glare on the Email: [email protected] MAUI • KAUAI • BIG ISLAND We look forward to serving you. maintenance, safety, weight and balance or management decision. plexiglass windows. Use a polarized filter on camera lens if possible. 3 Moloka‘i Map 1 Tour Area Recommended by Ross! Fly in Safety and Comfort Moloka‘i Customized seats • Unobstructed 180o views Approx. 55-65 minute flight FXSTAR Whisper STAR Includes Taxes, Fees & Fuel Surcharge Open Seating $320 Open Seating $390 First Class * First Class Seating Kalaupapa Halawa Valley Custom recorded music • Custom stereo headsets Polarized bubble windows • Sky-Cam Video System The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR is the See the highlights of West Maui, then whale watch, ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. (in season) across the Pailolo channel to discover Molokai Air -conditioned cabin • Quiet & insulated interior More interior room, more visibility with Hawaii’s tallest waterfalls along Molokai’s remote Airport added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. Sunshine customizes the standard and isolated north shore. See Father Damien’s 3 factory interior with business and monument at Kalaupapa before returning first class seating to further enhance through the heart of the West Maui Mountains. passenger comfort and visibility. (Alternate routes & flight times may apply due to Fish Ponds Experience the superb quiet and ultra weather.) Molokai’s spectacular north shore boasts 1 smooth most advanced technological Map Kapalua sightseeing helicopter ever! the world’s tallest sea cliffs towering some 3,000 Circle Island 2 Open Seats Tour Area Kahakuloa feet from summit to shoreline. Along it’s coast, you’ll Maui No Ka Oi! WhisperSTAR First Class Seating: discover the remote Kalaupapa Peninsula where Mendes The three front seat configuration is replaced with two front seats. Father Damien aided so many with Hansen’s Disease Approx. 60-70 minute flight FXSTAR Whisper STAR Ranch Passengers enjoy “First Class” seating next to pilot, with extra arm and Includes Taxes, Fees & Fuel Surcharge leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers: 490 lbs. (commonly known as Leprosy). Hidden valleys and Open Seating $345 Open Seating $420 plunging waterfalls provide stunning scenery for * First Class Seating WhisperSTAR Open Seating: one of the most spectacular aerial tours on earth. Ka‘anapali Up to six-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and Explore the Valley Isle! Take in the highlights of West Kahului Ho‘okipa balance. Maui with its unforgettable hidden valleys, rugged 1 Airport coastline, prehistoric-like jungle vegetation, and Lahaina spectacular vistas combined with excellent views of 2 Hana/Haleakala Map Haleakala Crater, the Pools at Ohe’o and the Hana A video of your actual Tour Area Rain Forest. Our Most Popular Tour! flight narrated and Weather permitting, highlights include: the “Wall orchestrated by your First Class Approx. 40-50 minute flight FXSTAR Whisper STAR of Tears” with over 17 waterfalls flowing at once, pilot with our exclusive Includes Taxes, Fees & Fuel Surcharge Open Seating $260 Open Seating $310 Maui’s tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls, over 1,100 Keanae state-of-the-art SkyCam ASTAR 350BA The industry standard * First Class Seating “Black Beauty” has all forward facing feet. Includes views of Launiupoko and Ukumehame Upcountry Video System is available Valleys. Take in Old Lahaina Town and the resorts of Ma’alaea for purchase. customized bench style seats giving This excursion offers generous views of Haleakala’s excellent visibility. Sunshine has flown over magnificent crater. Travel through Maui’s most Ka‘anapali and Kapalua. Whale watching in season. Harbor 1.2 million satisfied passengers in our “Black remote areas with views of Hana Town, the Pools 22 Hana Beauties” since 1985. Recently upgraded at Ohe’o, fabulous coastline waterfalls, and world Airport in 2008 to the all new ASTAR 350FX, the Haleakala “FX” carries more weight, flies faster, is famous Ho‘okipa windsurfing beach on the return. Kihei quieter and more fuel efficient. The increased Private Charters Hana capacity allows the FX to have “First Class” Ascend the world’s largest dormant volcano Let our trained staff create an event tailored to your seating. Ross Scott, President says “the and discover its immense moonlike crater, large Map Legend FX is the most environmentally friendly enough to house the entire island of Manhattan needs, whether a transfer to/from an outer island or Wailea helicopter we operate with a lower noise Hana/Haleakala Tour Area 2 from Wall Street to Harlem. Haleakala (literally a Big Island volcano charter. Please contact us for footprint and 25% less fuel burn. It raises the Open Seats “house of the sun”) offers views of pure iron oxide details. Minimum 60 minutes. Circle Island Tour Area 1+2 bar for green helicopter air touring in Hawaii.” Moloka‘i Tour Area 1+3 cinder cones towering over 1,100 feet tall. Assisted Passengers: FX First Class Seating: Pools at Ohe’o A portable lifting device *First Class Seating Touchdown Locations Kaupo Passengers enjoy “First Class” seating next to pilot, with extra arm and Hana’s nearly uninhabited “back side” is home to is available for those leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers: 400 lbs. Guaranteed front seats with pilot. Plus $95 per person Alternate routes & flight times customers needing special “Ohe’o Pools.” The Hana Rain Forest extends for Weight restrictions may apply may apply due to weather. FX Open Seating: over 180 square miles along Maui’s northern coast Maui assistance. Please advise Industry standard six-passengers, seat assignment determined and is the largest tropical rain forest in our nation. Prices effective January 1, 2018 • Prices subject to change without prior notice. Background Photo: Molokai North Shore of any special requests. by weight and balance.