Robinson R44
- Built
- 2009
- Seats, crew included
- 4
Charter operator · United States
San Francisco Helicopters
California helicopter and airplane company with bases in Watsonville and Hayward, also trading as San Francisco Helicopters, flying R44 and H130 helicopters on Monterey and Bay Area tours, wine flights, charters, doors-off photo flights and flight training.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itFAA Part 135 certificate ZUGA · Active
- Registered fleet
- 3 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Built
- 2005 to 2022
- Base
- Watsonville
Fleet
The San Francisco Helicopters fleet
3 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (ZUGA). Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Built 2005 to 2022 · Robinson, Airbus Helicopters
Robinson R44 × 2 · Helicopters
Robinson R44 specifications →Range 350 nm · Cruise speed 109 kts
Robinson R44
- Built
- 2005
- Seats, crew included
- 4
Airbus H130 × 1 · Helicopters
Airbus H130 specifications →Range 327 nm · Cruise speed 128 kts
Airbus H130
- Built
- 2022
- Seats, crew included
- 8
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Aircraft types
2 aircraft types
HelicoptersModel photo2 aircraftRobinson R44
Robinson · Built 2005 to 2009
- Seats
- up to 3
- Range
- 350 nm
- Cruise speed
- 109 kts
HelicoptersModel photo1 aircraftAirbus H130
Airbus Helicopters · Built 2022
- Seats
- up to 7
- Range
- 327 nm
- Cruise speed
- 128 kts
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ZUGA
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (ZUGA).
Legal name: SPECIALIZED HELICOPTERS, INC
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate ZUGA · Active
- –Flies abroad underNo foreign operator authorisation on the EASA or UK lists.
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
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Company
About San Francisco Helicopters
Specialized Helicopters, also trading as San Francisco Helicopters, is a helicopter and airplane company with bases at Watsonville Airport on Monterey Bay and Hayward Airport on San Francisco Bay.
Its Robinson R44 and Airbus H130 helicopters and airplanes fly sightseeing tours over San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay, wine flights from both regions, flights to Yosemite, doors-off photo and video flights, charter and commuter flights and search and rescue. It also trains helicopter and airplane pilots, including Cirrus, multi engine and upset recovery training, and offers aircraft sales, maintenance and avionics.
For Bay Area visitors, a helicopter tour over the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz is one of the city's most memorable views.
Services
- ✓Helicopter tours
- ✓Wine flights
- ✓Aerial photography
- ✓Charter and commuter flights
- ✓Flight training
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FAQ
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does San Francisco Helicopters have?+
3: 2 Robinson R44 and 1 Airbus H130.
Is San Francisco Helicopters licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. San Francisco Helicopters holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (ZUGA).
Where is San Francisco Helicopters based?+
Watsonville, California.
How many passengers can San Francisco Helicopters fly?+
Up to 7 on its Airbus H130. Across the fleet, cabins seat 7 passengers.
How old is San Francisco Helicopters' fleet?+
The aircraft were built between 2005 and 2022, 14 years old on average.
Is Altivo Jets part of San Francisco Helicopters?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to San Francisco Helicopters. San Francisco Helicopters operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with San Francisco Helicopters?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with San Francisco Helicopters, and San Francisco Helicopters has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Federal Aviation Administration register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- Specialized Helicopters website specializedheli.com
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