Sunshine Helicopters
Sunshine Helicopters is one of the truly great helicopter companies we have on the Big Island of Hawaii. They have been operational in Hawaii for decades and have grown to be one of the most professional and respected helicopter tour operators. Sunshine Helicopters has a large fleet of aircraft which are exclusively FX-Star helicopters and the newest and somewhat more deluxe version of the FX-Star which they refer to as the Whisper-Star. These six-passenger helicopters are really the "gold standard" of helicopters on the Big Island as they have certain great advantages. The rotator shaft is moved behind the cockpit so it is not in the way of great visibility for those sitting in the back. The back seats are raised so people in the back row can see above the heads of people in the front. With regard to the Whisper Star, they have bucket seats and more seat room as well as over twenty percent more window space for better visibility. Aside from the obviously first rate equipment being used I believe that a lot of the success of Sunshine Helicopters over the years has been due to the corporate culture that has grown in the company over the years emulating the attitudes and judgment of the company's founder and president, Ross Scott. Oddly enough, I was reminded of this earlier today in an email that just happened to arrive in my in box a couple of hours ago. I had on my agenda already today the task of putting together this little write-up about Sunshine Helicopters for you to read and the synchronicity of it arriving was, to me, uncanny. The gentleman writing the email sent it to me unsolicited and it spoke volumes as to the character and commitment of Ross Scott. It speaks about Ross's days as a helicopter pilot during the Viet Nam war and although it discusses actions taken there I can easily see the same character and commitment speaking toward what Ross had done with the establishment of and leadership of Sunshine Helicopters in the years that followed. Here was the email:........................I can vouch for Ross Scott, I was one of his door gunners on the gunships he flew in Viet Nam. The Commander was one of the best pilots we had, a true war hero that saved a lot of lives! He was our favorite to fly with, he always got all his team back home- every mission, nobody left behind- whether it was on his ship or others on our teams. He is the best of the best- he can do anything. It was my pleasure to fly with him - and it got real hot sometimes, and he always kept his "cool"! It was always an adventure! God Bless You, Commander and GUNS-UP!…
| Description: Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. Tour continues on to the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains and the beautiful Rainforest of the Hamakua Coast.
Departure Point: Hapuna Airport at the Hapuna Prince Hotel
Operates: Daily, before 8:30am or after 2:30pm (pending availability)
Duration: 105 Minutes
(..more info) | Your Price | | 2 - Whisper Star First Class | $635.00 | $560.00 | | 1 - Whisper Star Open Seating | $560.00 | $485.00 | | |
| Description: View the awesome beauty of the Kohala Mountains and tour the deep winding valleys such as Waimanu, Pololu and Waipio.
Departure Point: Hapuna Airport at the Hapuna Prince Hotel.
Operates: Daily
Duration: 35-40 Minutes
(..more info) | Your Price | | 3 - Lap Child Under 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 | | 2 - Whisper Star First Class | $249.00 | $219.00 | | 1 - Whisper Star Open Seating | $199.00 | $169.00 | | |
| Description: Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. Tour continues on to the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains and the beautiful Rainforest of the Hamakua Coast.
Departure Point: Hapuna Airport at the Hapuna Prince Hotel.
Operates: Daily
Duration: 105 minutes
(..more info) | Your Price | | 3 - Lap Child Under 2 Years | $0.00 | $0.00 | | 2 - Whisper Star First Class | $635.00 | $585.00 | | 1 - Whisper Star Open Seating | $560.00 | $510.00 | | |
Helicopter Tours on Hawaii by Sunshine Helicopters
Early Bird Kona Volcano Dlx 
