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HELICOPTERS
Helicopters make the finest platform for aerial cinematography. Dramatic close-ups to wide-angle panoramas are possible when the helicopter is used in conjunction with a vibration-less or gyro-stabilized camera system. The Bell 206 Jet Ranger and the eurocopter AS350 are the best helicopters for this purpose.

N222HA and Kiefer Sutherland in "24"

PILOTS
Production oriented pilots can save you time and money through their ability to "think film" and
place the helicopter in positions conceptualized by the director. Helicopter fees normally include
the pilot; however, some SAG and non-SAG pilots require an additional fee negotiable with the individual pilot.

Testing for the next Lunar mapping mission for JPL

CUSTOM PAINTING AND FABRICATION
National Helicopter can custom paint their helicopters to your specifications for use as a story ship
in the production. Custom fabrication, such as special brackets and mounting devices, can also be devised by National Helicopter, which is an F.A.A. approved repair station.

Story ships for "Survivor" and "Delta Farce".

NIGHT LIGHTING
The Nightsun SX 16 Searchlight can be mounted on helicopters and is bright enough for night aerial cinematography. Its intense beam and near sunlight color temperature allow the use of normal daylight color emulsions. This light is the same one used by police, sheriff and fire departments for rescue and surveillance operations, and has excellent story ship applications.

LOCATION SCOUTING
Hovering capability, up to 140 M.P.H. speeds, and the ability to land almost anywhere make the jet helicopter an invaluable location scouting tool for producers and directors.

CAMERA OPERATORS

Our aerial specialists are fully experienced with every aerial camera mount, and all film and video equipment, including live microwave, used in aerial cinematography.

Li'l Scrappy Music Video

CAMERA MOUNTS
National Helicopter has a complete line of vibrationless camera systems, along with many special purpose camera mounts. Make National your one call supplier of aerial camera equipment.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Water drop buckets, rope ladders, aerial spray equipment, external load equipment, flotation gear, just about any type of special equipment for helicopters, we have and are approved to use. We also have a complete line of ground support equipment.

FUEL TRUCKS
National Helicopter has CHP approved fuel trucks to support off airport operations. Our drivers are certified for transporting fuel and our trucks are insured against hazardous spills. Utilizing a fuel truck on location can save substantial time and money during a production.

Mark 54 Torpedo drop test at China Lake. Carried to 3000ft AGL and released.




		*HELICOPTERS* Helicopters make the finest platform for aerial cinematography. Dramatic close-ups to wide-angle panoramas are possible when the helicopter is used in conjunction with a vibration-less or gyro-stabilized camera system. The Bell 206 Jet Ranger and the eurocopter AS350 are the best helicopters for this purpose. N222HA and Kiefer Sutherland in "24"
		*PILOTS* Production oriented pilots can save you time and money through their ability to "think film" and place the helicopter in positions conceptualized by the director. Helicopter fees normally include the pilot; however, some SAG and non-SAG pilots require an additional fee negotiable with the individual pilot. Testing for the next Lunar mapping mission for JPL
		*CUSTOM PAINTING AND FABRICATION* National Helicopter can custom paint their helicopters to your specifications for use as a story ship in the production. Custom fabrication, such as special brackets and mounting devices, can also be devised by National Helicopter, which is an F.A.A. approved repair station. Story ships for "Survivor" and "Delta Farce".
		*NIGHT LIGHTING* The Nightsun SX 16 Searchlight can be mounted on helicopters and is bright enough for night aerial cinematography. Its intense beam and near sunlight color temperature allow the use of normal daylight color emulsions. This light is the same one used by police, sheriff and fire departments for rescue and surveillance operations, and has excellent story ship applications.
		*LOCATION SCOUTING* Hovering capability, up to 140 M.P.H. speeds, and the ability to land almost anywhere make the jet helicopter an invaluable location scouting tool for producers and directors.
		CAMERA OPERATORS Our aerial specialists are fully experienced with every aerial camera mount, and all film and video equipment, including live microwave, used in aerial cinematography. Li'l Scrappy Music Video
		*CAMERA MOUNTS* National Helicopter has a complete line of vibrationless camera systems, along with many special purpose camera mounts. Make National your one call supplier of aerial camera equipment.
		*SPECIAL EQUIPMENT* Water drop buckets, rope ladders, aerial spray equipment, external load equipment, flotation gear, just about any type of special equipment for helicopters, we have and are approved to use. We also have a complete line of ground support equipment.
		*FUEL TRUCKS* National Helicopter has CHP approved fuel trucks to support off airport operations. Our drivers are certified for transporting fuel and our trucks are insured against hazardous spills. Utilizing a fuel truck on location can save substantial time and money during a production. Mark 54 Torpedo drop test at China Lake. Carried to 3000ft AGL and released.