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"Providing a Unique Perspective on Life"

"Providing a Unique Perspective on Life"

Point of View Helicopter Services based in Bowdoinham, Maine specializes in wildlife and conservation surveys, environmental assessments, scenic helicopter flights and tours and aerial photography. Our primary helicopter has amphibious floats allowing water landings and increased safety in over-water work and is kept at the Auburn/Lewiston, Maine airport. While our focus area is naturally Maine's mid-coast area, we fly anywhere to meet your needs. Please check out some of our many satisfied customers on our testimonial page.

The Right Helicopter for the Job

The Schweizer 300C is an excellent helicopter appropriate for many applications. If your job requires different equipment we also have access to and can supply the Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Robinson R-44 or other helicopters.

Schweizer 300C - A stable, proven aircraft.
Useful Load: 750 lbs.
Capacity: Pilot & one large or two small passengers
Fuel: 48 gals @ 12 - 17 gals/hr.
Economic Cruise Speed: 70 knots
Maximum Cruise Speed: 84 knots

At Point of View Helicopter Services we are pleased to offer reduced rates for uses that fit our point of view-namely environmental and social justice causes that are helping to make the world a better place and possibly even save it. It is our desire to make the unique perspectives and uses gained from a helicopter available to non-profit communities that might benefit, but could not normally afford it.

What People Are Saying...

"That is some crazy picture. I still can't believe you fly a helicopter and that you landed it on our beach! That was just incredibly surreal, through and through. The reality is sinking in, however, as I send you the check! It is in the mail today, by the way! Thanks for everything, Ed. It was fun to see you, albeit "on the fly." (hysterical) Hopefully we can get together sometime when doggies…
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"It was very generous of you to let my brother Kai and I take a ride in your helicopter with you. I liked how you showed us all the switches and how you let us land on the water. The view was beautiful. I have always wanted to fly up into the sky like a bird and you gave me that chance. At first it was scary, but once you explained everything to us I felt more comfortable. You are very good at fl…
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"I apologize for sending this thank you so late. But we wanted to thank you with some local goods from the Oneonta area. The kids have not stopped talking about the ride in the helicopter. It was the highlight of their summer. I appreciate you taking me up and explaining the unique aspects of the waterways. It was a wonderful trip. Again thanks! Be sure to look us up if ever you are in central N…
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"I contracted with Point of View Helicopter Services to conduct an aerial survey of Bald Eagle nests throughout Casco Bay, Merrymeeting Bay and surrounding regions in mid-coastal Maine.  Ed and his observer did a fantastic job surveying specific areas of interest while avoiding sensitive areas. They surveyed dozens of Bald Eagle nests throughout the study area in just a handful of hours and…
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"As a wildlife biologist and photo interpreter of 27 years, I, find it very efficient to use a helicopter in groundtruthing emergent aquatic vegetation as well as any other vegetation that has been interpreted on aerial photography. Ed Friedman, pilot for Point of View Helicopter Services, saved me considerable time with vegetation identification on Merrymeeting Bay."
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