Garden City Helicopters is the proud operator of a fleet of fixed-wing aircraft, operating as dedicated transport aircraft for the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service.

For 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service provides for qualified, skilled medical practitioners in the aircraft alongside patients who are being transferred to medical facilities for any number of reasons. From critical care burns victims, spinal injury patients, neonatal transfers, or accident trauma victims to routine elective surgery transfers, organ delivery, blood or equipment supply, the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service can offer a fast, efficient and effective transfer facility with specialised care and attention every step of the way.

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle, single pilot IFR (instrument flight rules), pressurised twin engine aircraft purchased in 1996.  It is fitted with a side cargo door which is needed to load stretchers in and out of the aircraft.

SPECIFICATIONS

Max all up Weight 3400kg
Certified to 25000ft
Certified Single Pilot IFR
Fully Pressurized
Powered by Continental GTSIO-520-H2B Piston Engines producing 375 Hp each
Seating for 5 VIP passengers
Cruise Speed 430 km/h
Range 800nm
Wingspan 12.15m
Length 10.29m
Height 3.56m
 
Full Medical and VIP Interior

Please note: These figures are provided as a guideline only. Performance varies with changes in temperature, altitude and operational activity.

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