Behind the scenes ...
Heliview Flights is a scenic helicopter business operating from the Cromwell Racecourse Aerodrome and holds its own New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority Pt 135 helicopter air operators certificate (legal name 'Heliview Taranaki Ltd').
Richard and Jolanda Foale are the founders of Heliview Flights. They started Heliview Flights in Taranaki (New Zealand's North Island) in 2005, and in 2014 moved to Cromwell, Central Otago (New Zealand's South Island) for a change in lifestyle.
Family-owned and operated, Heliview Flights have an unblemished safety record and actively work to comply with and exceed international aviation and tourism standards in safety, compliance and environmental impact.
Heliview Flights are Qualmark endorsed and were the first New Zealand helicopter company to hold a Qualmark Enviro-Silver award, ensuring that they run a sustainable business and maintain top quality procedures and facilities for their customers.
Richard Foale, your chief pilot, is the CEO of Heliview Flights and has over 35 years of helicopter flying experience, so you are in safe hands. Richard's flying career officially started when he was commissioned into the British Army Air Corps, but his love for aviation was nurtured at an early age while flying with his father in Africa. He has since worked in many aviation roles, including police, air ambulance, aerial filming, VIP charter and tourism.
Jolanda Foale has a BSc in International Tourism and Hospitality Management from GIHE in Switzerland and focuses on customer service and administrative duties. She is also one of your helibiking guides.
Their enthusiasm and passion is proving to be a winning combination in providing a personalised flight experience.
Their daughter Safi (11) has very much grown up with the business. She loves to welcome guests onto the premises, makes sure that everyone has a set of ear muffs and plays with visiting children on the giant Snakes and Ladders table.
Family-owned and operated, Heliview Flights have an unblemished safety record and actively work to comply with and exceed international aviation and tourism standards in safety, compliance and environmental impact.
Heliview Flights are Qualmark endorsed and were the first New Zealand helicopter company to hold a Qualmark Enviro-Silver award, ensuring that they run a sustainable business and maintain top quality procedures and facilities for their customers.
Richard Foale, your chief pilot, is the CEO of Heliview Flights and has over 35 years of helicopter flying experience, so you are in safe hands. Richard's flying career officially started when he was commissioned into the British Army Air Corps, but his love for aviation was nurtured at an early age while flying with his father in Africa. He has since worked in many aviation roles, including police, air ambulance, aerial filming, VIP charter and tourism.
Jolanda Foale has a BSc in International Tourism and Hospitality Management from GIHE in Switzerland and focuses on customer service and administrative duties. She is also one of your helibiking guides.
Their enthusiasm and passion is proving to be a winning combination in providing a personalised flight experience.
Their daughter Safi (11) has very much grown up with the business. She loves to welcome guests onto the premises, makes sure that everyone has a set of ear muffs and plays with visiting children on the giant Snakes and Ladders table.
