How to Lease a Helicopter for Travel
Helicopter and aviation companies worldwide fill the needs of businesses and individuals that need to lease a helicopter for travel. They provide a specialized transportation service to many industries, including government, medical, news, charter and motion picture.
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Instructions
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Investigate the different helicopter leasing companies in your area to decide which one is best for you. Robinson Helicopter Leasing supplies helicopters throughout the United States and several other areas of the world (see Resources below).
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Meet with a representative of the company, in person or by telephone, to determine the type of helicopter that is best suited for your leasing needs. Things to consider include passenger capacity, helicopter speed and endurance and the type of flight conditions in the area of your travels.
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Inquire about the experience of the helicopter team that the lease company is providing. Ask if your helicopter flight crew can pilot the aircraft instead.
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Check on the cost of insurance for the helicopter you lease if it is a dry lease. Contact your insurance agent to verify coverage or purchase insurance from a specialty insurance company.
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Have your lawyer evaluate the helicopter lease agreement before signing it.
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Sign the lease agreement with the company supplying the helicopter to you.
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Tips & Warnings
Know that a helicopter lease is not a debt on a balance sheet and won't affect your borrowing ability.
An alternative to leasing a helicopter is fractional ownership.
Know that you pay most helicopter leases monthly.
Advance Air Capital will help with your helicopter leasing and financing needs (see Resources below).
Be aware that a dry helicopter lease means that you are responsible for insurance, gas, oil, general maintenance, parts, labor, parking and cleaning and washing fees as explained on the Robinson Helicopter lease.
Most helicopter leasing companies require a new customer to pay a deposit.
Be aware that some leasing companies, such as Robinson Helicopter Leasing, do not have a minimum number of required hours of use per month. However, they will cancel your lease and ask for the return of their helicopter if the number of usage hours falls below one hundred for three months in a row. Lease times vary based on the company and the needs of the lessee.
