At Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters all our pilots hold a Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence and are regularly subjected to stringent performance checks to meet New Zealand CAA Part 135 requirements.

Before all flights, passengers are fully briefed on safety procedures before entering the helicopter. During scenic flights our highly experienced pilots may, at their discretion, change flight paths and landing locations due to safety and weather conditions. Passengers will always be kept fully informed of any changes.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulates civil aviation in New Zealand.

Our helicopters are maintained by helicopter engineers Oceania Aviation Ltd who work alongside us at our hanger at Queenstown Airport.