Corporate Helicopters at the 2019 NORRA 500
Corporate Helicopters was at the 2019 NORRA 500 race, and Ivor Shier was operating as the medical support helicopter.
Here’s some select photos from the event.
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Off-road race support.
Corporate Helicopters provides aerial race support for the SCORE International Off-Road Racing series in Baja and the Best in the Desert Off-Road Racing Series in the United States, including chase helicopters, aerial filming and medical evacuation.
Additionally, Corporate Helicopters has proudly provided logistical support for the coordination of helicopters and teams in a number of popular off-road races, including:
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Some incredible things.
Over the years, Corporate Helicopters has provided helicopter support for a number of different racing sports, contests, stunts & events.
That sailing race.
Corporate Helicopters has provided aerial support for a certain world championship sailing race.
Corporate Helicopters is not allowed to mention the name of it, but you can look all you want at the photo above. 3 Astars were provided in support of this race.
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Thunderboats.
Helicopter race support is unique to the sport. For Thunderboat racing on Mission Bay, Corporate Helicopters flew the judges for the race, as well as aerial photographers.
Astar AS350 and Robinson R44 helicopters were flown for this event.
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Big wave surfing.
Corporate Helicopters has provided aerial support for big wave surfing competitions, such as the Todos Santos Challenge on Guadalupe Island.
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Dropping skydivers.
Pilot Gary Roesink has dropped skydivers from the Red Bull Airforce over Padres games at Petco Park as well as over the Del Mar Racetrack.
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Dropping wakeboarders.
An adventurous client hired Corporate Helicopters for a job in Baja for Billabong.
Pilot Gary Roesink flew the Astar, allowing professional wakeboarder Brian Grubb to drop out of the helicopter and into a wave at La Mission in Baja.
You can see this stunt the wakeboarding film Out of the Pond.
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Landing on an aircraft carrier with Tim McGraw.
Country music star Tim McGraw made a grand entrance via helicopter when he played for a crowd of 1500 people aboard the USS Midway Museum.
Corporate Helicopters pilots Garner Shepard and Gary Roesink flew McGraw aboard the aircraft carrier in a Eurocopter AStar. The Ram Country Music event and was aired live on Yahoo complete with a post show fireworks display.
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Helicopter repelling.
The American Heroes Channel (formerly The Military Channel) filmed an episode demonstrating training maneuvers used by paramilitary forces. The stuntman simulated deployment into a hostile area.
Gary Roesink was the Corporate Helicopters pilot called in for the repelling operations.
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The Rosarito Ensenada bike race.
For the Rosarito Ensenada bike race, Corporate Helicopters provided medical transport for injured riders as well as aerial photography of the event.
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Playboy Golf.
The Playboy Scramble was a national golf tournament held at Maderas Golf Course.
In the photo: Pilar Lastra, who was also a model on the game show Deal or No Deal. Ms Lastra, along with Playboy Golf President & COO Ajay Pathak, made a grand entrance into the Playboy Golf Tournament via helicopter.
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Corporate Helicopters at the Inaugural SCORE Baja 400
Corporate Helicopters was on hand to provide helicopter support for the Inaugural Lucerna SCORE Baja 400 in Ensenada, the newest event on the SCORE World Desert Championship schedule. The event was held last weekend, September 18-22, 2019.
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Throwback: The 2005 Rosarito Ensenada Bike Race by Helicopter
Corporate Helicopters provided medical transport for injured riders as well as aerial photography of the 2005 Rosarito Ensenada bike race. Here are some of those photos.
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Big waves: Helicopters for the Todos Santos Challenge
On Sunday, January 17th, Corporate Helicopters provided helicopter support for the 2016 Todos Santos Challenge, a surf competition held in 30-40 foot waves.
Todos Santos is a small island 9 miles off the coast of Ensenada, known for a big wave break called “Killers”.
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Corporate Helicopters has been the provider of choice for aerial support services for the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally, a 5 day international off road motorsports event. We have utilized their services for both emergency evacuation plans and enhanced media relations (photography and videography). Always reliable and efficient, their world-class service and top-notch equipment enables us to put total confidence in their capabilities, reduce costs and streamline logistics. Between Ivor, Mandy and their pilots, you won’t find a nicer team to work with.
Mike PearlmanNational Off Road Racing Association (NORRA)
I just wanted to thank you for your help in Baja! Our fathers had a blast and your pilots were very professional!
Mike H.
We hired your company this past week for the Baja 500. Outstanding job! In particular, Marshall Jordan, did a great job piloting. He has great situational awareness and kept us all safe! We appreciate professionals!
Larry C.
Skydiving Innovations has relied on Corporate helicopters for jump aircraft for nearly 25 years. Without a doubt, Corporate Helicopters is the finest helicopter company we have ever had the pleasure to work with. Everyone, from the pilots to the office staff and ownership make dealing with Corporate Helicopters a positive and fun experience. They share our attitude about safety and professionalism, and, like us, have a perfect safety record. Whether we are jumping in to a stadium, private party or on to the USS Midway, Corporate Helicopters’ pilots are experienced, know what we want, and always, always get us to our jump sites on time!
Ron Lee, Skydiving Innovations