Q: How many people can ride in a helicopter?
A: Each of our helicopters seats up to seven passengers, plus a pilot.
Q: Do you operate "quiet " helicopters?
A: Yes. Grand Canyon Helicopters is committed to preserving the environment and to protecting its precious natural resources. We educate and share these resources with our customers in an environmentally friendly way. Our EC-130 is the quietest helicopter available, equipped with a "Fenestron, " or "fan-in-fan, " tail rotor, which dramatically reduces engine exhaust noise.
Q: How does the EC-130 compare with other helicopters?
A: Passenger comfort, interior space, and engineering have all been raised to state-of-the-art levels. The EC-130 offers 23% more interior space and legroom, forward facing seats, plush upholstery, raised theatre-style platforms for optimum viewing, and the largest cockpit glass for unrestricted viewing.
Q: Do you have a fuel surcharge?
A: Yes, however the surcharge is already included in the price of any Grand Canyon helicopter tours booked online.
Q: Do you have an overweight surcharge?
A: Yes, anyone weighing over 275lbs will be charged an additional 50% of the base fare.
Q: Do I need a reservation?
A: Yes. We suggest that you book Las Vegas Grand Canyon helicopter tours prior to your arrival in Grand Canyon. This assures you a tour time that best fits your vacation plans.
Q: When is the best time to fly?
A: You should consider your personal schedule. Most of the time the Grand Canyon is blessed with beautiful weather and the time of day will make no difference. Should inclement weather patterns occur, we do not take our guests on a flight unless we are reasonably certain that we can give you a great experience.
Q: What should I wear?
A: The helicopters are temperature controlled, so dress comfortably.
Q: What camera lens is best to use on the flight?
A: We recommend a lens of around 35mm. This approximates the field of for the human eye. As the lens becomes progressively wider, the picture will appear further away. Conversely, a telephoto lens narrows the field of view and is not what you want in scenic aerial photography.
Q: How much experience do your pilots have?
A: Grand Canyon Helicopters' pilots are highly experienced, season veterans with exceptional local knowledge.
Q: What is your safety record?
A: At Grand Canyon Helicopters, safety is the number one concern for our customers and employees. We operate under a certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which means we must adhere to a strict maintenance program. As such we have an excellent safety record.
Q: Where are you located?
A: Our heliport is conveniently located at the Grand Canyon Airport with our own parking area, as well as the Vegas VIP terminal.
Q: Are private tours available?
A: Absolutely! Private tours and services can be arranged by contacting our charter department at (800) 541-4537 or send an email to Res@grandcanyonhelicoptersaz.com. If you have a sightseeing area in mind, besides what's listed in our brochures, please contact our charter department personnel. We can arrange at time to fly you there.