Pilot convicted for conducting unlicensed scenic helicopter flights

Friday 12 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 12 Sep 2025, 11:22am

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A helicopter pilot has been sentenced for conducting paid scenic flights around Alexandra and Clyde without the required licence or air operator's certificate. The individual had been advertising and operating these flights since early 2020.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 12 Sep 2025, 10:05am

   Unlicensed pilot convicted after running paid flights without certification (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 12 Sep 2025, 10:32am

   Unlicensed chopper pilot flew around Alexandra, then dodged court (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 12 Sep 2025, 11:15am

   Pilot flew scenic helicopter flights without correct licence (opens in new tab)

4. StuffFri 12 Sep 2025, 11:22am

   Helicopter pilot who flew scenic tourist flights with no licence convicted (opens in new tab)