My 2 yrs MILESTONE!!

 

I am delighted to report today October 22nd, 2009 officially marks my 2 yrs Anniversary at Astrum Helicopters.  As I reflect on my first day at work. Thinking how long will I last. Not only a new beginning in my life but a completely different field of work. I have always been an outdoors person working in the tourism industry as a tour guide snorkeling, cave tubing etc.. But, being the type of individual i am; I was ready for the challenge.

I must say though after a few months it began taking a toll on me. It was not as easy as i thought it would be, being full time in an office. They where many bumps but, with the great advice from my mom, family, friends & Co-workers. I made it to this milestone, through all the hurdle’s. Really coming out of my comfort zone & trying something different. I am very ecstatic about the experience i have gathered over the years i have been here at Astrum Helicopters. Working with different Agents, booking tours & meeting my clients most of all.

They where many fun times too in & out of the office. Have you ever heard the statement “seeing is believing”. I agree totally with this. As I soar across the country of Belize I have develop a new appreciation for this priceless Jewel Belize. From the hidden waterfalls, mountains, caves, rivers and pristine reef i have seen it. The flexibility of the helicopter to capture that memory is priceless as Mr. Gustavo Sr. maneuvers with great skill. Hopefully one day he will pass on these skill to me. LOL!! Yeah, my favorite trick is the hammer head!! The time went by so quickly, i can’t believe it is 2 yrs already & i would not have not change anything through out my journey here. There so much to say but i have attached some pics to further some up the good times at Astrum.

My First Flight in the Helicopter

Favorite View of the Waterfall

Breathe taking pool & waterfalls in the Sibun Gorge

Water Everywhere

Helping out!!

Astrum Beauties

Me & My Bosses

 

Me & Vinicio (Maintenance Director)

Enjoying my day at Work!!

Victoria Forman

info@astrumhelicopters

Flash back of the week!!

 

Well as this week winds down to the finally. I must say this was a good week so i guess being a bit tired is okay for my hard work. As i went through my pictures i came a across the pictures from my last week’s flight. Which was very extraordinary beautiful as always. Below I have made an album for you to view as was taken through my eyes. I felt privilege too to fly with Gustavo Jr. as it’s not all the time we can be out at the same time. But, you can tell he was born to be a pilot. So if you are ever in Belize come and fly with Astrum Helicopters we will give you the experience you can’t forget.

View Full Album

Victoria Forman

info@astrumhelicopters.com

Astrum Helicopter's Family Moments

Have you every sit back and laugh at the good times you had in your family, work or school? Well that's what i did today!! It was quit a lot of funny things we did together. I enjoyed laughing at the boys catching all the critters. Oh & Vini his facial expressions just put a smile on my face. Not to mention, the dogs Blade & Butch they always keep you active with their mischief. Ada & I  always are up for the next action & adventure. I enjoy reminiscing about the past because it always put a smile on your face. I have put together an album so you can enjoy our special moments.

Make a Smilebox photobook

Victoria Forman

info@astrumhelicopters.com

Invest Only In The Best!!!

Belize is a Paradise untouched, pure and divine. It's no wonder we invite you to explore this paradise. The Land of the Ancient Maya’s and our fore-father’s. Their is so many places you can choose from the coastline to mountain ridges & Islands . As you peer in the jewel soaring aboard Astrum Helicopters pick a peace of paradise to call yours. Invest only in the BEST and the best is Belize. Our attractions & diverse terrain are limitless. But to give you a sneak peak of paradise that could be all yours i have attached some pictures of this Land Belize. Enjoy!!!

Hopkins

Beautiful River 

The Placencia Development

 

Extravagant Waterfall

Hidden Mountain Ridges

Beautiful Caye’s off Glovers Reef Atoll

Edge of the Glover’s Reef Atoll

 

Peering in my piece of Paradise

 

Northern Lagoon

Victoria Forman

info@astrumhelicopters.com

First Belizean Company To Receive Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

Today is a day of great Accomplishment for our company Astrum Helicopters. As we are the first Belizean Company to receive our Air Operator Certificate BCAR OPS 3 - 001. With years of hard work from Mr. Marco Vinicio Franco our Director Of Maintenance; his hard work finally got paid off today. Below enjoy the Pictures of our final process to victory!!

Mr. Jose Contreras - Director Of Civil Aviation

Mr. Nigel Carter - Operations Officer Of Civil Aviation

Mr. Ismael Perrera - Airworthiness Officer Civil Aviation

Mr. Gustavo Giron Sr. - Director Of Operations Astrum Helicopters

 

Mr. Marco Vinicio Franco - Director of Maintenance Astrum Helicopters

Mr. Jose Contreras & Mr. Gustavo Giron Sr. - Victory in Hand

Victoria Forman
info@astrumhelicopters.com

Astrum Helicopter's New Members of The Family!!!!

 

They say animals are man's best friend and I agree!! They are always sweet and loving and the best part they don't talk back!!! It is never a dull moment when new animals are found at  our Heliport. Everyone comes out and view them and some of us get pretty daring. So I would like to share those happy moments with you of our Astrum's wildlife family from Snakes to Scorpion and our newest member Butch. He is a mix with Rottweiler & Doberman! Butch is spoiled!! You see, everyone loves him up and especially his Grandpa Gustavo who always buys him new treats & toys. We each take turns to watch, play or walk him and even endure his mischievousness at times. But all in all he is a very smart and obedient dog and takes commands well. Below are pictures of our new FAMILY members!! Enjoy

Slime

Scar

 

Lizette

 

Goliath

 

David

Flash

Gallia

Butch

Sunny Day equals Fun times!!

 
Today is another superb sunny day in Belize; and I got to share it with my new friends -Tiffany, Frank, Chris and Sathiel. Our day started as I met them at the Fort Street Tourism Village for the first time. As with all my clients the little bird in the back of my head began to singing I hope they like me!! As we walk along the pier to van I  took a glance at everyone and saw the excitement on their faces. As we all arrive at the van we were greeted by the gleaming smile on Paul's face. We were all tuck in the Van and our Journey began as we head to the Astrum Helicopters Heliport.

As the tour began We all enjoy the laughter of each other as we look at the cities attractions and positive interchange of questions and information. I even got a smile out of Frank!! Thirty minutes later we arrived at Astrum Helicopters Heliport.

Astrum's Heliport

Gustavo Jr. was anxious to meet us. We laughed for a few as everyone make themselves at home because here at Astrum we are all family. As they watch the Preflight Safety DVD I bet I heard a few hearts pounding as the time is getting closer to an amazing flight over this beautiful Jewel we called Belize. Soon the time came and everyone got buckled in there window seats ready for a spectacular flight. Me & Gustavo Jr. said our goodbye's as in a heart beat they were up and soaring over Belize City & the reef.

City Over Flight

St. Georges Caye

The Barrier Reef

RCCL Enchantment of the Seas

Final View of the City

 

Since everyone was gone on their Helicopter Adventure I sat and ponder for a moment on the beautiful Sunny day and how it just warms your heart and especially how it was raining for the past week you really appreciate it more. Soon before your know it, I heard the Helicopter getting ready to land. I wondered if everyone had an awesome time! But before I could ask the question, I could see the big smile on Tiffany's face. I know it was a hit!!! As we all greet each other after the flight, everyone was amazed about the beauty of Belize and what they had all seen (manatees, rays, cayes, their ship etc..). They all express there gratitude to our wonderful and skilled pilot with over (11,000 hrs) Mr. Gustavo Sr. as with out him the experience would be nothing. Few minutes later the photo shoot began group pictures, single shot, couples it was sooo fun.

Helicopter Photo Shoot

Frank getting ready to take us for a spin!!

Come closer & closer group shot

It all brought out the kid in us! Unfortunately the day had to end at some point but the memories of today will last me for a lifetime and to all who shared it with me. I am sure with the smiles and comments from everyone they all had a well spent day in Belize!! So as an invitation to all on your next Travels to Belize choose Astrum Helicopters and come spend Fun Times with us.

Astrum Helicopters Family

Victoria Forman
info@astrumhelicopters.com

Belize from the Air

Video presentation of Astrum Helicopters.

Aerial scenes of Belize highlighting the many destinations we offer.

This 5 minute video gives you a great overview of Belize.

Astrum Helicopters' Blog

Welcome to Astrum Helicopters' Blog. 

Astrum Helicopters is a helicopter company in Belize offering Helicopter Services in Belize and Central America.

We specialize in Helicopter Transfers, Helicopter Adventures and Helicopter Charters, you can read more about our services in our website (www.astrumhelicopters.com/services.htm).

Astrum Helicopters operates Bell helicopters, below is a picture of our Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 (white helicopter on the left) and our Bell 206 Jet Ranger B3 (gray helicopter on the right).

 

Belize is a small nation on the eastern coast of Central America, on the Caribbean Sea bordered by Mexico to the northwest and Guatemala to the west and south. The only English-speaking country in Central America, Belize was a British colony for more than a century and was known as British Honduras until 1973. It became an independent nation in 1981. (more...)

Belize provides a unique environment for helicopter travel, most destinations are within 1 hr from Belize City by helicopter with a large number of attractions within a 30 minute flight. Below you can see a map of Belize with sample one way travel times from Belize City:

 

We will be posting information about our adventures on a regular basis so make sure you check our blog frequently.