WHY MAVERICK HELICOPTER TOURS
ECO-STAR VS. OTHER HELICOPTERS
The ECO-Star Helicopter (EC-130) made by American Eurocopter is the safest and most comfortable tourism based helicopter in the world. Maverick Aviation Group has the largest fleet of ECO-Star helicopters in the world.
While drastically limiting flight noise over the Grand Canyon, the ECO-Star also lavishes you in luxurious comfort and offers breathtaking wraparound views like no other helicopter.
Amazing equipment, first class tours, experienced pilots, and top-notch customer service are all available with Maverick.
Seating and Windows
The ECO-Star helicopter features a 23% larger cabin than the common A-Star model and seats seven passengers. Wraparound windows through the interior of the helicopter provide superior external visibility for guests aboard the ECO-Star.
Tail Section
The low noise Fenestron Tail Rotor reduces outside noise by 50%; making the customer experience greater and limiting the effects on nature’s habitats. This unique styling to the tail rotor is unique to the ECO-Star.
ECO-Star Helicopter Seating & Windows
- Wraparound glass provides superior visibility
- 7 Individual front-facing seats with raised “theater-style” seating in rear
- Surround sound
- Fuel-efficient engine to provide fast flight time - creating more tour time for you
ECO-Star Helicopter Tail Section
- Enclosed Fenestron “fan in fin” - safer, quieter and more efficient
- Uses 25% less engine power
- Fuel control optimizes speed for quietest operation
- Dual hydraulic system
A-Star Helicopter Seating & Window
- Flown by most U.S. helicopter tour operators
- Standard cabin space
- 6 passenger bench-style seating
- Less visibility
A-Star Helicopter Tail Section
Conventional Tail Rotor
Bell Ranger Seating & Window
- Flown by some U.S. helicopter tour operators
- Standard cabin space
- Seats 5 to 6 passenger based on weight
- Bench seating
- 2 seats which face backwards
Bell Ranger Tail Section
Conventional Tail Rotor
Check out our popular
Wind Dancer Grand Canyon helicopter ride in our ECO-Star Helicopters.