Testimonials

Lambert Hulzingh

It’s now been just over a year since we purchased the R22 Beta (C-FRAD) from you. We have been very pleased with the ship. Early on, the occasional time that we called Whitecourt with a question, we were received and helped very courteously. Much appreciated. Although I have had some prior experience in purchasing a couple of de Havilland Twin Otters from Transport Canada, Greg and I were novices at acquiring a helicopter. We are very pleased that we did so through Aerial Recon Ltd.

 

K.R. Millar

It was a pleasure to fly my new Raven II s/n 10995 home to Canada from California . You said the improvement over my old R44 s/n 006 would be noticed and the improvement in power and performance a pleasure to fly and you were correct.

I can still remember the first flight in Whitecourt we took and after landing asking you, “Where and when can I get one of these?” I remember shaking hands for the sale of the new R44 s/n 006 and waiting for it to arrive from the factory.

Thank you for supplying the extra training to move from the R22 to the R44, it was fun and a wealth of new tips to becoming a better pilot. I LOOK FORWARD TO THE SAME LOW COST MAINTENANCE AND EXCELLENT SERVICE THAT YOU HAVE PROVIDED OVER THE PAST 13 YEARS since you sold me almost the first Astro in Canada . The engineers on staff are very knowledgeable as they work on so many helicopters. They just seem to know where to look and what to look for! They are very willing to pass any information on to the pilots ensuring safety is always kept up to the highest possible standard.

It has been a pleasure doing business with you in the past and I look forward to your continued friendship and business relationship.

Sincerely,

 

Greg Martineau

Thank you Eric, I just returned from a meeting with my accountant at Edmonton International airport. It only took me 50 minutes to get there. I had so much time left by the end of the meeting that I landed in Lacombe and took my mom and dad for their first heli ride and then I bought them lunch. What a life changing experiance. Last week I landed at the Bow river heli pad not once but twice. I had a wonderful lunch the one day and the next day I simply had a coffee with my wife and two girls at the coffee shop on the corner, I was home on time to have my beauty nap. I am putting in more instruments in next week then I have Marty lined up for mountains and night training. Do you think I am having fun? Thanks for helping me reach a goal I can still hardly believe I have attained.

 

Paul Lesson

Eric helped me immeasurably in making my decision to buy an R44 – in my case the Raven II to facilitate mountain operations. We were looking for an affordable and reliable (primarily) two person ship with enough room and payload for camping gear so we could explore the western mountains. His long experience in the industry helped convince me that I did not want the completely unpredictable maintenance costs of a turbine alternative like a Bell 206. Now after flying another season of Jet Rangers, and Long Rangers at work, and bringing my log book up to 625 hours air time, I see the surprises that turn up at supposedly routine 100 hour inspections. I am more thankful than ever for Eric’s counsel.

What about performance you ask? I can’t help but feel like a reasonably loaded R44 feels much more capable and willing than a Jet Ranger in a similar circumstance, and while I am not trying to fill all the seats, cram the baggage compartments, and fill the fuel tanks before prowling around 9000 foot peaks with any intention of landing, I have easily slipped into any number of alpine hideaways over 7000 feet with half full tanks, and 2 or 3 of us on board with our hiking packs and other supplies for the day. So far I have not used more than maximum continuous power to get in or to get out of even my highest landings, so there remains all that 5 minute take-off power reserve for a moment of inattentiveness, much more than I can say for my average working day in a Jet Ranger.

In my opinion this is a truly great ship, and you cannot do better than to select Eric as a dealer. He solved every roadblock in my way, even those that cropped up at the very last minute, and he did it all without ever batting an eyelash. You’d think I was his only customer, something I know is far from the truth – it seems like everyone I have met in Western Canada has purchased their machine from him, and they are all equally complimentary! I am now a believer – the R44 Raven II is far and away the ship of choice for any conceivable private use, and that will not change, for many reasons, even after the introduction of the R66.

 

Tony K

I was very impressed with you and your staff regarding the import of my helicopter, and my training to fly it. In fact, the unit was ready two weeks before it was promised, even though I changed a few items at the last minute. The trip from the factory back to Burlington was very good and THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RAVEN ll THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS AT HIGH ALTITUDE WAS EXCELLENT – everything went according to plan. And I appreciate the follow-up after we got home. Your after-sales service has been exceptional. I look forward with pleasure to doing more business with you in the future.

With thanks,

 

Jeff Rocher

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Eric Gould of Aerial Recon Ltd. in the purchase of three Raven II ‘s. The process was seamless and all my expectations were either met or exceeded. Even though Robinson helicopters tend to sell themself, it is essential that the dealer have integrity, experience and personality-Eric has all of these qualities. Whether for personal or commercial use, ONCE PEOPLE REALIZE THE CAPABILITIES AND ECONOMICS OF THESE UNIQUE AIRCRAFT, Eric will be a very busy guy.

 

Patrick Cox

When in the course of my travels, people ask “Who do you know that does (whatever you can think of in an R22/R44) AND does it both safely and profitably?” I unhesitatingly answer Aerial Recon.  Your Organization has become the standard to which I compare everyone else.

I appreciate receiving your brochure. It is impressive. So much so, as a matter of fact, I am forwarding it to our dealer in the People’s republic of China as an example of how professionals do things. Mahatma Ghandi’s quote on the inside back cover is indeed appropriate and more importantly accurate, based upon my conversations with your customers.

As usual, your attention to detail is also evident in the shirt you sent me, thank-you very much. A button-down collar! Long sleeves! Rest assured it will be seen often about RHC.

 

Wayne Pidhirney

I recently updated to a Raven R44 II, and would recommend this as a

purchase option for any recreational pilot. I previously owned a R44 Astro, and after a long deliberation on whether or not to upgrade, I finally called Eric Gould.

Eric made the whole process very painless and easy, and I will definitely be calling him again for my next purchase. What I really appreciated in the service that Eric provided was his meticulous attention to the details and options, to ensure that the aircraft suited all my needs. He even went as far as to assist me in the registration of the ident call letters.

It is hard to put into words the satisfaction that I feel with the new R44 Raven II. ONE OF THE GREATEST ATTRIBUTES OF THE R-44 ROBINSON IS THE LOW COST TO OPERATE AND SIMPLE UPKEEP. Another attribute of the R44 Raven is the ability to Hanger the aircraft in a regular shop style building. At my home base I constructed an 11 ft by 16 ft cart to land on. Using a quad I pull it in and out of my shop. This system works extremely well and is a one-man operation.

I wouldn’t hesitate recommending this model to anyone and would be happy to talk directly to anyone interested in the R44 Raven II. Please don’t hesitate to call Eric, and he can forward my contact numbers to you.

Keep the Blue Side Up,

 

Stephen Truscott

Hello Eric,

I would like to Thank you and John for allowing me to come along to Torrance California to pick up my new Robinson R44 helicopter. I enjoyed the tour of the Robinson Factory and meeting Kurt Robinson.

The cross country trip home over the different states and landscapes was a memorable experience. The over night stops and the extra time you spent with me showing me the helicopters ability.

Buying the new R44 from Aerial Recon plus the adventure made my purchase the ultimate experience. I’m not just a customer; you have made a new friend.

Yours Sincerely,

Peter Teichroeb

I have bought two r44’s from Eric all ready. He is a man of integrity and service. He is one that will go to bat for the customer and do what’s right. I have nothing but praise for this company. I would never even think of buying any where else.

 

Greg Martineau

Eric,

Well I am now officially a Helicopter pilot and at 54 years old I am pretty proud of myself. I wanted to let you know how happy I am that I went ahead and purchased my ship early in the game so that I could take my license on it.

It is very exhilarating every time I climb into the pilot seat. I love the R-44 for many reasons but the main one is that it is not complicated to learn, it is very stable and I am coming up to my 100 hour check knowing that I will not have a large bill to deal with.

I also want to thank you for working the insurance company to get their coverage more competitive. They have stepped up to the plate and I have jumped on board with full hull coverage.

I have attached the picture of my delivery you arranged with Frank Robinson. It looks good on my office wall.

Thanks again Eric I look forward to flying for many years.

 

Neil Embleton

Hi Eric,

I wanted to thank you for all your help and guidance with my recent R44 Raven II purchase. I am extremely pleased with the aircraft and I am very grateful for everything you did and for answering my endless questions.

When researching this purchase your name kept coming up over and over. My business is built on my reputation. Excellent service and reliability are the hallmarks of my company. You and I are exactly alike in this regard.

The transition from my 300C to the Raven II has been both a challenge and a blessing. The challenge has been relearning the cyclic. I haven’t used a “T” cyclic since flight school. The blessing has been my reduced workload in the cockpit. The governor control and speed of the aircraft is impressive. The endurance, cargo capacity and speed limitations that I experienced with my 300C have been completely eliminated.

This machine has allowed me the opportunity to service my clients in a timely manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending this machine, or yourself. One last thing – the flight from LA should be mandatory!

Safe flying.