In the Community
In 2007, Niagara Helicopters donated over $50 000.00 in gift certificates as well as hosting our own “Copters for Cancer” charity event in October – raising $3750.00 from that day alone.
In 2008, Niagara Helicopters donated over $75,000 in gift certificates and free flights over Niagara Falls. We work with major charity fundraising campaigns such as “Dreams Take Flight” and “the Make a Wish foundation” to give the gift of flight. As Niagara Helicopters Ltd. receives many donation requests every year, we are happy to support our local colleagues with one donation per year, per charitable organization. It can take 4 - 6 weeks for a response. We do not have information on the status of any submissions. Please note as a general rule we are not able to consider sponsorship proposals that benefit individuals; endowments; religious organizations; political, legislative, or fraternal organizations; athletic, social, or fraternal organizations; or sponsorships that are fundraiser (such as galas, lunches, golf outing, or walk-a-thons).
Due to the high workload in our peak season (May – October), Niagara Helicopters will be unable to process any Donation Requests after April 30, 2009. If you have an upcoming event, please get your requests in early.
Flying Neighborly / Noise Policies
Niagara Helicopters is concerned about helicopter noise especially over noise sensitive areas and therefore commits itself to flying neighborly.
When sound became an issue with neighbors, owner Ruedi Hafen worked tirelessly with Bell Helicopter to develop the “Quiet Mode”, a modification for the 407 that slows the rotor in flight reducing the decibel footprint substantially. Blade flapping, tail rotor noise and engine noise are well below noise levels established by the federally regulated Transport Canada and once altitude is reached the state-of-the-art Bell 407’s rotor system goes into quiet mode.
Pilot
Niagara Helicopter pilots incorporate noise abatement in their flight planning.
Transport Canada Regulations
Transport Canada has established no regulations regarding the noise of helicopters. Niagara Helicopters will voluntarity follow the noise abatement procedures prescribed above and comply with the fly neighborly program established by Helicopter Association International.
In 2007, Niagara Helicopters donated over $50 000.00 in gift certificates as well as hosting our own “Copters for Cancer” charity event in October – raising $3750.00 from that day alone.
In 2008, Niagara Helicopters donated over $75,000 in gift certificates and free flights over Niagara Falls. We work with major charity fundraising campaigns such as “Dreams Take Flight” and “the Make a Wish foundation” to give the gift of flight. As Niagara Helicopters Ltd. receives many donation requests every year, we are happy to support our local colleagues with one donation per year, per charitable organization. It can take 4 - 6 weeks for a response. We do not have information on the status of any submissions. Please note as a general rule we are not able to consider sponsorship proposals that benefit individuals; endowments; religious organizations; political, legislative, or fraternal organizations; athletic, social, or fraternal organizations; or sponsorships that are fundraiser (such as galas, lunches, golf outing, or walk-a-thons).
Due to the high workload in our peak season (May – October), Niagara Helicopters will be unable to process any Donation Requests after April 30, 2009. If you have an upcoming event, please get your requests in early.
Flying Neighborly / Noise Policies
Niagara Helicopters is concerned about helicopter noise especially over noise sensitive areas and therefore commits itself to flying neighborly.
When sound became an issue with neighbors, owner Ruedi Hafen worked tirelessly with Bell Helicopter to develop the “Quiet Mode”, a modification for the 407 that slows the rotor in flight reducing the decibel footprint substantially. Blade flapping, tail rotor noise and engine noise are well below noise levels established by the federally regulated Transport Canada and once altitude is reached the state-of-the-art Bell 407’s rotor system goes into quiet mode.
Pilot
Niagara Helicopter pilots incorporate noise abatement in their flight planning.
Transport Canada Regulations
Transport Canada has established no regulations regarding the noise of helicopters. Niagara Helicopters will voluntarity follow the noise abatement procedures prescribed above and comply with the fly neighborly program established by Helicopter Association International.
