Flight Information

Flying with Legend Aviation

Flight Times

With all our flights, we fly the route and not time. Our cruising speed is approx. 180 km/h and we do not "speed" or cut corners. Sometimes weather & wind could affect flight time. All our pilots are trained to fly the same route and fly pass specific points of interest.

Check in

Arrive 20 min before departure to allow for weigh in, safety briefing & ticketing.

Our Fleet

We predominantly use Bell helicopters. For 1-4 passengers we use Bell Jetrangers and for 5 -6 passengers we use Bell Longrangers. We also have EC 120 /130 and Squirrels available on request.

Weight Limitations

All helicopters have weight limitations, for either seat or combined weight and it is very important for us to know the weights of all passengers in the case where you might believe that you will be on the heavy side. Below is a quick breakdown of the weight limitation for the different type of helicopters that you can use to see if you are within the limitations.

• Helicopters are also space limited and we might restrict luggage/parcels on board. Pilot’s discretion is final.
• Maximum weight per seat in Bell 206 Jet Ranger 140kg and/or an average of 85kg across the 4 seats or pilot’s discretion.
• Maximum weight per seat in Bell 206 Long Ranger is 140kg and/or an average of 75kg Across the 6 seats or pilot’s discretion.
• Client will be charged an additional fee if they need to upgrade to a bigger helicopter, due to weight limitation.

Bad Weather

It is always best to call first before you come for your flight if the weather is not looking ideal. We will be able to make an accurate decision on the day if flights will proceed as per normal or if we will change routes or reschedule your flight. In the case where we cannot reschedule your flight
and cannot fly you at all we will refund your money 100%.

Table Mountain

Table Mountain is the very first thing you will see after take-off on any route and you will see it again on the return part before landing. No, we cannot land on Table Mountain and we do not fly over Table Mountain. Table Mountain is one of the 7 Wonders of the world and a National Park, we therefore cannot fly close to it, land on it or fly over it.

Payments

The best way to pay is by making your booking online and paying by card through our online payment portal. This way your flight is secure you do not have to worry about cards not working on the day or carrying around a large amount of cash. We also accept EFT / Bank Transfers – We would require a proof of payment from the bank to show transfer.

What to Bring

Bring your camera, if you are serious about taking pictures, wear dark clothes as these will reflect less of the windows. The temperature inside the helicopter is very similar to that on the outside. The temperature will only drop by 1-2°C the higher we go and a jacket is not always needed. But bring one anyway.

Hotel Transfers

We do offer a complimentary collection service within the CBD. Please email or call us on +27 82 871 6471 to arrange a collection.

You can also email us on book@legendhelicopters.co.za