Sunshine Helicopters West Maui Helicopter Tour 30 MinutesClick on Pictures BELOW for Seating Information.
Discover incredible wonders as you explore the lush West Maui Mountains. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over seventeen waterfalls flowing at once, Maui's tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls, over 1,100 feet tall. Experience spectacular views of Launiupoko and Ukumehame valleys. View Old Lahaina Town and the resorts of Ka'anapali and Kapalua. Flight Includes: Ground briefing, complimentary coffee, personally narrated tour, air-conditioning, choreographed CD music through rich stereophonic headsets with volume control. You may purchase the pilot-narrated video of your actual flight on DVD.
Helicopter Choices:
WhisperSTAR HELICOPTER DESCRIPTION:
The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR is the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters.
More interior room, more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear
seats. Sunshine customizes the standard factory interior with business and
first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. Soar
in the state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR and experience the superb quiet and ultra
smooth most advanced technological sightseeing helicopter ever! WhisperSTAR
First Class Seating: The three front seat configuration is replaced with two
front seats. Passengers enjoy “First Class” seating next to pilot, with extra
arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers: 490 lbs.
WhisperSTAR Open Seating: Up to six-passengers. Passengers over 290 lbs on the
WhisperStar will require a comfort seat.
FXSTAR HELICOPTER DESCRIPTION:
The industry standard “Black Beauty" has all forward
facing customized bench style seats giving excellent visibility. Sunshine has
flown over 850,000 satisfied passengers in our “Black Beauties” since
1985. Recently upgraded in 2008 to the all new ASTAR 350FX, the
“FX” carries more weight, flies faster, is quieter and more fuel efficient. The
increased capacity allows the FX to have “First Class” seating. The
conversion from AS350BA to AS350FX is provided by Heli-Lynx Helicopter Service
of Canada and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ross Scott, President says “the FX is the most environmentally friendly
helicopter we operate with a lower noise footprint and 25% less fuel burn. It
raises the bar for green helicopter air touring in Hawaii.”
FX Open Seating: Industry
standard six-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
FX First Class Seating:
Passengers enjoy “First Class” seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg
room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers: 400 lbs.
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Activity Type
| Helicopter Tours |
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Island
| Maui |
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Vendors
| Sunshine Helicopters |
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Town
| Kahului - Maui |
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Duration
| 30 minutes |
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Equipment
| See Above |
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Requirements
| A valid government issued photo I.D. is required.
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Restrictions
| Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: FX Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat. WhisperSTAR - first class guarantee of front seat is limited to 290lbs or a combined weight of 490lbs. Open seating over 290lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat. |
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Special Notes
| Participants may not scuba dive within 24 hours prior to this activity. |
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Where And When
| Kahului Heliport, Hanger #107, North MauiView Map
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Operation Days
| Daily |
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Capacity
| 6 |
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Group
| Hawaii Tours |
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Setting
| Air |
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| Sunshine Helicopters FX Star |
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| Sunshine Helicopters Whisper Star |
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| WhisperStar First Class Seating |
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| WhisperStar Open Seating |
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| FX STAR FIRST CLASS SEATING |
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| FX STAR OPENING CLASS SEATING |
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