Heli Fleet
In 1971, Ernie and Hedi Tanner acquired the first helicopter, a Bell 47J. In order to buy this helicopter, they took out a mortgage on their home and obtained a loan from friends. Today there are
nine helicopters in the Helimission fleet. All of them are debt free. Every base is supplied with tools and the aircraft. Helimission operates without a bank debt.
The entire work of Helimission is made possible by donations. The pilots/mechanics are supported by their own circle of friends.
If you would like to support this work, you will find further information under support.
| Model: | Agusta Bell AB 206B-III Jet Ranger |
| Engine: | Allison 250 - C 20 B |
| Year: | 1972 |
|
Registration: |
PK-HCO (former 5R-MVZ/HB-XDY) |
| Based in: | Trogen, Switzerland |
| Model: | Bell 206L-III Long Ranger |
| Engine: | Allison 250-C 30 P |
| Year: | 1985 |
|
Registration: |
PK-HCP (former HB-XSP) |
| Based in: | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Model: | AS-350 BA Ecureuil |
| Engine: | Turbomeca Arriel 1B |
| Year: | 1985 |
|
Registration: |
PK-HCY |
| Based in: | Papua, Indonesia |
| Model: | AS-350 BA Ecureuil |
| Engine: | Turbomeca Arriel 1B |
| Year: | 1979 |
|
Registration: |
5R-AAA (former HB-XON) |
| Based in: | Antananarivo, Madagascar |
| Model: | AS-350 BA Ecureuil |
| Engine: | Turbomeca Arriel 1B |
| Year: | 1980 |
|
Registration: |
5R-MKT (former HB-XPN) |
| Based in: | Antananarivo, Madagascar |
| Model: | AS-350 BA Ecureuil |
| Engine: | Turbomeca Arriel 1B |
| Year: | 1982 |
| Registration: | HB-ZHQ (former ET-AMW) |
| Based in: | Switzerland |
| Model: | AS-350 BA Ecureuil |
| Engine: | Turbomeca Arriel 1B |
| Year: | 1983 |
| Registration: | N350HV |
| Based in: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Model: | AS-350 B2 Ecureuil |
| Engine: | Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 |
| Year: | 1991 |
| Registration: | N356HM |
| Based in: | Kuala Lumpur |
From the Archive
Helimissions First Helicopter:
| Model: | Bell 47J |
| Engine: | Lycoming, 240PS |
|
Registration: |
HB-XDK |
| In operation from: |
1971 to 1975 |