News Release: Aerial Film Helicopter Services in Belize

Belize City, Belize, June 23, 2008 – Astrum Helicopters announced today the delivery of its new Aerial Exposures Gyro Stabilized Platform equipped with 4 KS-8 Gyros from Kenyon Laboratories.

The Aerial Exposures Gyro Stabilized Platform is based on the use of Kenyon Laboratories Gyro Stabilizers. Depending on the camera weight and the amount of stabilization required the system uses either two, three or four high powered gyro stabilizers. Stabilization is provided in all three axes. The Gyro Stabilized Platform with 4 Gyros can accommodate cameras up to 25 lbs*.

Astrum Helicopters is expanding its services to accommodate the growing market in Belize requiring helicopter services.

 
Canon XL H1 with 2 KS-8 Gyros

 
Panasonic DVCPRO50 with 4 KS-8 Gyros

About Astrum Helicopters

Founded in 2004, Astrum Helicopters is the first company to offer commercial helicopter services in the history of Belize.

Astrum Helicopters provides consumers with on demand, reliable, fast and affordable helicopter transportation between Belize City, local airports and private heliports. All flights utilize state-of-the-art Bell 206 helicopters configured for four and six passengers.

Astrum Helicopters is headquartered in Belize City, Belize. For more information, please visit www.astrumhelicopters.com.

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

Tropical Storm Arthur from the Air

Aerial pictures of Tropical Storm Arthur that generated heavy rainfall in Belize over 36 hours, resulting in flash flooding, 5 fatalities and 2 missing persons.

The pictures where taken aboard Astrum Helicopters (www.astrumhelicopters.com) on our first recognizance flight early morning on June 2, 2008.

Humming Bird Highway

Heavy Equipment overturned by river

 Humming Bird Highway into Dangriga

North Stan Creek River Mouth at Dangriga

Citrus Flooded

Kendal Bridge missing (Souther Highway, Sittee River)

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.

Helicopter Pilot in Belize

Astrum Helicopters (www.astrumhelicopters.com) is currently seeking qualified applicants for a position as a tour pilot in Mother Natures Best Kept Secret - Belize (www.travelbelize.org). We operate Bell 206B3 & Bell 206L4, primarily flying cruise line tours, helicopter adventures and transfers for VIPs.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2,500 hrs PIC total time
• 500 hrs turbine in Bell 206B and/or 206L
• Current in Bell 206B and/or 206L
• FAA or equivalent license
• Current Medical FAA class I or equivalent
• English language proficiency

Maximum age to apply 55 years.
Maximum weight 200 lbs.

This is a full time position, vacation pay, work permits, license conversion. Minimum monthly guarantee, total compensation is dependent on total flown hours.

Additionally we will provide: work permits and validation of your helicopter pilot license in Belize (you need to pass an exam with Civil Aviation for this process).

Position available immediately.

Please email resumes (detailing hrs by helicopter type) to: jobs@astrumhelicopters.com

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.