DESCRIPTION

See the highlights of West Maui, then look for humpback whales (in season) as you cross the Pailolo channel to discover Hawaiis tallest waterfalls along Molokais remote and isolated north shore. See and learn about the settlement for patients with Hansens disease at Kalaupapa where Father Damien ministered to their needs in the late 1800s. Then return through the heart of the West Maui Mountains.

Molokais isolated north shore boasts the worlds steepest sea cliffs that were created by a massive earthslide 1.4 million years ago. Some of these cliffs rise 3,000 feet into the misty rain forests of Kamakou (Elev. 4,961). Soar through ancient valleys where some of Hawaiis first settlements were located and fly by plunging waterfalls that provide stunning scenery for one of the most spectacular aerial tours on earth.

On the return to Maui view the ancient Hawaiian Fish Ponds and the longest, fringing coral reef in the United States at nearly 25 miles long.

Helicopter has four seats in the back and two seats in front for guests. Open seating is determined based on weight & balance for all six passengers. First Class seating is guaranteed two front seats next to pilot.

FxStar Details

• All forward facing seating.
• 180 degree views from every seat.
• Smooth, comfortable ride.
• Air conditioning
• Roomy, comfortable cabin
• Leather seats
• Digital stereo music
• Noise reducing headsets
• MultiVision video system that records all the great sites of your tour, along with your pilot's narrations and background music. VHS and DVD available.

Whisper STAR Details - all of the above plus:

• 23% increase in cabin space over the FX-Star affords significantly greater personal space for guests, along with improved visibility with over 65 square feet of glass for 180 degree unobstructed views.
• Superior comfort; individual seats for every passenger afford the kind of shoulder room and personal space found in airline "First Class" seating.
• Raised rear seating and wrap-around glass cockpit, for significantly improved visibility from every seat.
• First helicopter specifically designed for touring, utilizing the latest aircraft and avionics technologies.
• High-tech, enclosed "Fenestron," or "Fan in Fin," replaces FX-Star's conventional tail rotor. Fenestron is: Safer, Quieter and More efficient-using 25% less engine horsepower, which can now be utilized by the main rotorsystem.
• State-of-the-art fuel control automatically optimizes main rotor speed for quietest operations and instant power response. Achieved with a "Full Authority Digital Electronic Control" (FADEC), utilizing dual electronic channels with one electrical backup channel and a third hydro-mechanical backup control.
• Engines that use latest "Grown Crystal" technology for turbine blades-increasing power, heat tolerance and fuel efficiency. This, along with the FADEC, is the same technology used in state-of-the-art airline engines such those on the leading-edge Boeing 777.
• Dual hydraulic systems.

UPGRADE TO FRONT ROW SEATS

Must Purchase two First Class seats.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Availability: Daily
• Time: morning and afternoon fligths are availalbe
• Location: Kahului Heliport - Click here for directions.
• Duration: Approximately 60-70 minutes
• For a private flight, please purchase 6 seats

RESTRICTIONS

• Weight Capacity: Maximum combined weight for two passengers on FX STAR First Class is 400 lbs., and Whisper STAR First Class is 490 lbs. Guests over 240lbs must purchase an extra Comfort Seat
• Seating Options:
  Open Seating Passengers Seating is determined based on weight & balance for all passengers.
  First Class Passengers Guaranteed The Front Two Seats Next to Pilot.
  Mandatory Comfort Seat Guests over 240lbs must purchase an extra Comfort Seat.
  
• Helicopter holds a maximum of 6 passengers
• There is a maxium of two front row (first class) seats - weight restrictions apply
• A fuel surcharge will be added at check out