Lakeview helicopters

Lakeview Helicopters is a family owned company with a primary base at Taupo Airport, the principals of the company are actively involved in the day to day operations both in management and flying activities.

Operating a B2 and B3 squirrel and a Bell Huey helicopter. Lakeview Helicopters has an aerial agricultural experience dating back 30 years.

With current spray operations being performed Lakeview Helicopters conducts forestry spray operations in the regions including but not limited to: Tokoroa, Rotorua, Kawerau, Tauranga, Taupo, Taumarunui and Waitomo.

Our current fleet of support trucks for forestry spraying are two Volvo 8*4 flatdecks with Tanker/Helipad configured with flowmeters on delivery and chemical lines to ensure accurate dosing on spray operations.

BT-50 Chase vehicles provide support to the Helicopters with Fuel and Pump Gear.

OUR PILOTS

Mark WILLIAMS

BRUCE LILBURN

BRAD WILLIAMS

11,500Hrs of operations in NZ primarily on Agricultural operations Mark is a very experienced Spray and Topdressing pilot. Mark is the Chief Pilot at Lakeview Helicopters and overseas the daily operations liaising with the other company pilots and personal.

8000Hrs of operations in NZ on agricultural and Air Transport Operations and abroad on Fire and Geo-Survey operations, Bruce is very multi Role and provides much of the training for crew at Lakeview helicopters. Bruce is a key part of our spray planning and execution he is a very approachable person and when not at work you can find him headed for the slopes on Ruapehu or out pedaling his mountain bike around craters bike park.

With 3000Hrs of operations in NZ and growing up around Helicopters Brad is familiar and competent in all challenges that the business presents. Brad likes to specialize in the lifting operations and enjoys the Huey Helicopter on precision longline and fire operations. When not in the Helicopter he is very active on engineering projects used to improve operations and he is an expert with GIS. During his off time Brad is a keen fisherman and enjoys speedway.

SAFETY POLICY Safety is a core value of Lakeview Helicopters Limited (LVHL) and Senior Management are fully committed to aviation safety and providing a safe working environment for all employees, at the same time as providing a quality service to all clients. LVHL recognizes that safety and striving to provide quality services are inter-related and complement each other as goals. LVHL realises that all employees must be immersed in a safety culture which, as the CEO, I will endeavor to lead by example; and all employees are encouraged and expected to embrace safety first values.

I will ensure that LVHL is appropriately resourced to ensure we achieve the highest level of safety and service performance possible.

LVHL embraces a fair and just culture where employees are encouraged to report and learn. It is expected that all employees will take responsibility for their actions, report safety and/or operating issues and occurrences, and read and understand the Company Safety Policy and procedures. No action will be taken against any employee who discloses a safety or operational concern, unless such disclosure identifies gross negligence or a deliberate or willful disregard of regulations or procedures.

LVHL is passionate about and totally committed to delivering a high standard of service to all our customers. LVHL will invest in experienced people, and first-rate machinery, plant and equipment. We pride ourselves on having well maintained, reliable equipment where little downtime is caused by unscheduled maintenance. Our pathway to success in achieving such a high standard of service is to:

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Track any environmental impacts Tracked customer and public complaints Track repeat business from customers Track new clients generated by word of mouth Track client feedback from job evaluation forms (if applicable) Seek job satisfaction testimonials from clients Record, implement and share management review information with staff Review this and other policies annually to take into account changes in operational procedures and practices Understand and apply the regulatory requirements and principles of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 2001 (HSNO)

In conclusion, the management systems that LVHL have adopted, shall enable us to meet the high standards set for the company; and for staff to participate in, file required reports and work to Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) that LVHL are required to achieve and maintain.

• Operate to and within the guidelines of the Company Safety Policy • Operate in compliance with noise and separational regulatory requirements for residential and rural areas • Dispose of and recycle responsibly where possible chemical, lubricant and other containers associated with daily operations • Limit fuel contamination of surrounding areas • Appropriate communication with the community and local authorities on environmental issues and strive to exceed their requirements • Comply with all regulatory requirements and standards at all times • Review this and other policies annually to take into account changes in environmental practices

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Brad Williams Chief Executive Officer Lakeview Helicopters Limited

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

It is the policy of LVHL to maintain a high standard of environmental care and responsibility in the way we conduct our operational activities. LVHL aims to minimize its impact on the environment and strives to constantly improve its environmental footprint through the adoption of approved practices wherever possible. Our policy includes but is not limited to:

HEALTH & SAFETY Health and Safety is a priority at Lakeview and we have developed out own safety tools to deliver this on the operations site • • • • • •

Signage PPE Comms Chem spill kits Hazard Identification Sheets Dry Break filling on Helipads

All of these tools are used on every job to mitigate the potential risks of aerial operations.

Lakeview Helicopters Risk assessments for Spray operations are a part of the SMS system and we have identified our primary risks for these operations.

In the current times a value is being put on everything that surrounds our operations and the threat to business is such that we hold insurances to protect the operation should the unthinkable occur.

Our Mitigators on Spray operations are: • • • • • • • •

These are tools we have identified through the use of SMS, as a CAA accredited SMS operator Lakeview Helicopters embraces a culture of continuous improvement • • • • • • • •

Quality Improvement reports Incident Reporting Safety Meetings Management of Change Internal Audits Safe Behavioral Observations Safety Performance Indicators Training

These are some but not all of the tools that make up our SMS system.

Strict Weather Limits Kestral weather meters Observers on sensitive boundaries Smoke bombs on sensitive Boundaries Identify third party risk Signage – Road Control Accuflow Nozzles Half Boom Capability

Lakeview Helicopters Holds Insurances to cover the following: • Hull Insurance for the Helicopters • 10M Public Liability Insurance • Chemical Trespass Insurance While every mitigator is put in place to prevent occurrences from happening there is always the possibility of an event or a claim.

Lakeview holds the necessary Insurances and will address any issue that may arise in a methodical and professional manner.

CHEMICAL STORE & RECONCILIATION Load-sheets Our load sheets are produced to ensure accurate dosing of chemical and recording of weather on each job.

Kestral Weather recorders are used at each site to monitor the conditions and are recorded, all information is retained in a cloud based system accessible to clients.

A comprehensive spreadsheet is kept of all chemical Lakeview holds in store for any client, the delivery to store and the use of the chemical is entered to maintain an accurate record of clients Chemicals held in store.

Every time Chemical is used on a job it is entered into the system.

Chemical usage is recorded on the job with load sheets for accurate reconciliation.

MSDS Sheets All Chemicals held either in store or in transport are accompanied with the appropriate MSDS Transport Declarations – All Lakeview Drivers hold Dangerous goods approvals for road transport, Dangerous Goods declarations are always completed and kept in the drivers door.

HELICOPTER CAPACITY SQUIRREL B3E

SQUIRREL B3E

This Modern Helicopter is the latest in the Airbus line-up with the more powerful Arriel 2D engine. Boasting dual control FADAC systems and Dual Hydraulic Systems. The B3E is a very versatile machine with Spray-Hook-Passenger options. Fitted with the Oceania Spray system we operate this helicopter to a standard load of 900L on spray operations. The B3 is also fitted with Cargo swing and is capable of lifting loads up to 1200Kg and can carry 5 passengers.

• Powerful Light Turbine Helicopter 1200Kg Payload • Deluxe 5 place seating Bose Headsets • Digital Flight monitoring of parameters for safety • Digital Flight Recording for Safety Observations • Tracmap Equipped • High Productivity on Spray Operations • Approved Oceania Carbon Fibre Spray System 1000L Capacity • Split Boom • Accuflow Nozzles • Cargo Hook Equipped • Fire/FENZ Approved

SQUIRREL B2 SQUIRREL B2 This Modern Helicopter is a proven workhorse of the Squirrel Family, The B2 is a very versatile machine with Spray-Hook-Passenger options.

Fitted with the Oceania Spray system we operate this helicopter to a standard load of 700L on spray operations. The B2 is also fitted with Cargo swing and is capable of lifting loads up to 1000Kg and can carry 5 passengers.

• Powerful Light Turbine Helicopter 1000Kg Payload • Deluxe 5 place seating Bose Headsets • Digital Flight monitoring of parameters for safety • Digital Flight Recording for Safety Observations • Tracmap Equipped • High Productivity on Spray Operations • Approved Oceania Carbon Fibre Spray System 1000L Capacity • Split Boom • Accuflow Nozzles • Cargo Hook Equipped • Fire/FENZ Approved

HELICOPTER CAPACITY JETRANGER

JETRANGER

The Jetranger is a great spraying platform that has been proven for years as a great workhorse.

Being a lighter helicopter and have two blades with a lower RPM the Jetranger is great for less air disturbance on sensitive boundaries. With a typical spray load of 350L and can carry 4 passengers.

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Approved 450L Spray System Accuflow Nozzles Split Boom Tracmap Equipped Deluxe 4 place Passenger configuration with Bose Headsets

HUEY HUEY Everyone loves the sound of the Huey and this machine means business!!!

The Bell Huey is our lifting machine, this helicopter is capable of 1700kg Lifts and suits large fertilizer jobs and Fire Operations. We do use this machine on power pole assignments for the Lines co also. This helicopter is not currently configured for spray operations.

SPRAY OPERATIONS All forestry Spray Operations are hosted on the Truck Mounted Helipads, these helipads offer the following advantages • • • • • • •

Safe Working around Helicopters Complete Mixing of Chemicals in Mixing Tanks Water Supply Chemical Cartage Raised Platform for Reduced Dust Hazard Dry Break Filling Calibrated chemical & delivery flow meters

Lakeview Helicopters operates 2 Truck Helipads and also utilizes a trailer mounted 10000L tank when needed. This provides additional water supply to make the most of limited weather windows.

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We are operating two Red-One Buckets which are the latest technology in fertilizer spreading, these buckets are capable of throwing product up to 50m. This is combined with our state of the art JCB telehandler Loading system.

Fertilizer is weighed for each load to maintain the perfect rate of your expensive product on the ground

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JCB LOADER & WEIGH SYSTEM Our JCB loader is the gold standard of loading systems, this Loader is able to weigh loads of up to 3000Kg and provides a safe Dust free environment for the operator.

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Safety of the operator Flexible load-sites Dust Free environment Clear Communication with Operator Record Load Weights Variable Load Sizes Versatile Multi-role capable

LIFTING OPERATIONS The Helicopter is another means of lifting heavy objects into difficult to reach places.

With Our Huey Helicopter we can lift up to 1700KG!!!

Lifting Examples include: • • • • • • • • • •

Building Supplies Track Metal Stockpiles and spreading Fencing supplies Tree Seedlings Water Tanks Beehives Power Poles Line Stringing HETS (Human External Transport System) Salvage Operations

These are some of the more common tasks that the helicopter will be given we have also lifted designer fireplaces, Spa pools and pre formed swimming pools into position.

Our JCB Loader is equipped with a load cell to accurately weigh loads and our aircraft are also equipped with load cells to accurately weigh the load below. This prevents any overloading and keeps track of valuable product ensuring correct spread rates.

TRAINING Lakeview Helicopters operates under a CAA approved training manual.

Mark Williams is an E Cat Instructor and is able to perform agricultural ratings and annual company checks.

Bruce Lilburn holds a D Cat instructor rating and is able to provide role training and aircraft ratings.

Bruce also holds an approval to assess the Helicopter Safety Unit standards 423 and 20388.

All Staff undergo a minimum of the following training: • • • • • • •

Company Induction and SOP Training Helicopter Safety Unit Standards Safe Behaviour Observations Growsafe Certificate Telehandler Unit Standard Truck Crane Unit Standard HETS – Pilot and Crew Training

TRACMAP The TracMap Gps System TracMap’s new generation GPS unit, brings a new level of usability and functionality to the industry.

It has guidance patterns for every situation and state of the art new safety features that operate in conjunction with the lightbar. At the heart of this product has been the pilot’s experience, which is where TracMap clearly stands above the rest

The TracMap system comprises of a revolutionary TML-A GPS system, and a cloud based job management system called TracMap Online. The job management system enables you to send jobs wirelessly to pilots from our desktop or mobile device, track progress and receive all the data you need from every job. This then automatically gets sent to customers for proof of placement and compliance, all without the stress or errors of paperwork.

It ensures accuracy, prevents mistakes and drives efficiency right through the business.

FIRE FIGHTING FENZ APPROVED OPERATOR

We have three monsoon buckets ready to deliver water where it is needed.

Lakeview 800L This collapsible bucket is an effective bucket for fire fighting and is collapsible for transport.

Combined to the AS350B2 helicopter this is a very effective fire fighting tool

Bambi 1000L This rapid deployment bucket is fast to fill and effective to use with a torrent of water being released within seconds the Bambi is a very effective fire fighting tool. Coupled to the AS350B3E this is an ultimate combination to strike fast to get fires under control.

Lakeview 1500L This collapsible bucket, with the ability to be carried in the machine to and from the fireground.

With 1500L of water hitting the fire you will see a very effective knockdown when things are getting out of control. This is bucket is paired with our medium HUEY helicopter.

SAFETY & ACCREDITATION Lakeview hold Part 135 Air Transport operational Certification and Part 137 Agricultural Certification with SMS certification with CAA. We also hold accreditation with AIA and maintain the AIRCARE accreditation ensuring the standards of NZS8401 and Growsafe are adhered to across the operation.

SAFETY INITIATIVES

ACCREDITATIONS

• AIA and CAA SMS Accredited Operator

• Ground-crew are trained in-house on the mixing of chemicals and there is always a growsafe qualified person on-site.

• Dry Break Technology on Helipads with loader in Safe Zone • Clutch Systems on Buckets to improves Site Safety

• All staff hold Dangerous Goods training and certificates for the transportation of chemicals and fuel by Road.

• Latest Tracmap GPS with Hazard Identification

• All Staff hold Current First Aid training, and all vehicles are equipped with First Aid Kits

• Modern satellite Aircraft Tracking

• CAA Part 135 Certification, Air Transport operations by Helicopter • CAA Part 137 Certification, Agricultural Operations by Helicopter • CAA Part 100 Certification, Safety Management Systems • Aviation Industry Association “AIRCARE” Accreditation

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“LVH have been working for Epro the past 13 years.”

“LVH have provided an excellent service challenging space and aerial delivery, their equipment is at the highest levels of innovation and design and is supported by a skilled ground based team and maintenance schedules.”

“I have no hesitation in recommending them as a supplier & as a reputable & highly specialized company.”

KANE STAFFORD EPRO

“Timberlands have employed the services of LVH since 2010.”

“The staff work smartly & are always evaluating ways to work more effectively.”

“Their staff are reliable, conduct themselves in a professional manner and are all very friendly and keen to help.”

“I have no hesitation in recommending LVH.”

STEVE GATENBY TIMBERLANDS

“LVH are currently Wairakei Pastoral ltd’s aerial operations contractor and have been so since March 2011 undertaking the companies aerial spraying and fertilizing, firefighting and aerial survery works.”

“Regardless of challenges LVH have always completed assigned spray programmes in a timely manner contributing to the success of large-scale farm conversion and forest establishment operations.”

RICHARD ARDERNE WAIRAKEI ESTATE

“Since 2011 Lakeviews reliability often came to the fore during fire season where their quick reaction and accuracy controlled several fires which had the potential to quickly get out of control.”

“What set Lakeview apart from other operators is their enthusiasm to constantly improve and retain a reputation of being a leader in the aerial work industry.” “ I have no hesitation in recommending LVH as an aerial operator.”

RICHARD ARDERNE WAIRAKEI ESTATE

 0800 584 354  ANZAC Memorial Drive, Taupo Airport

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