Nassau Helicopters

Headquartered at Princeton Airport, Nassau Helicopters soars into its 17th year with a fleet of five helicopters, and substantial plans to meet growing customer demand for a variety of helicopter services. Among Nassau Helicopter's services are passenger shuttle, helicopter pilot training, sightseeing, aerial photography, search and rescue missions, aiding law enforcement efforts, and the ever-popular Santa arrivals at area holiday events.

Training is a key mission at Nassau Helicopters. John Nevers, owner/operator and his flight instructors bring more than 20,000 hours of flight experience to the school. Collectively among all the pilots, there is over 50 years of helicopter flight experience.

With 455 helipads and 51 airports in New Jersey, there is ample opportunity for both passengers and pilots to enjoy the unique experience of helicopters. Views from helicopters are unobstructed for 180 degrees, giving the passenger a far greater sensation of flight than is possible in an airplane.

And what about safety issues? Vigilant maintenance of equipment and strict adherence to all FAA regulations keep Nassau Helicopters and its pilots with flawless safety records. While air disasters of all kinds concern everyone, John Nevers notes that "It is due to the hazardous nature of some helicopters' missions like search and rescue and firefighting, that accidents occasionally occur, rather than any inherent risk in the vehicle itself." So, tourists and student pilots need not be concerned for their own safety on routine flights. In fact, Mr. Nevers notes, "The helicopter is the only vehicle that has saved more lives than it has taken."