Tropic Air's Fleet of Small Planes and Helicopters
Tropic Air is Kenya's leading air charter company serving the north. In 2008 Tropic Air acquired a third helicopter and two Waco bi-planes.
With a fleet of 6 aircraft and 3 helicopters Tropic Air now has a total capacity of 48 seats.
Eurocopter EC 130 B4
Powered by a turbine engine, seats 6 passengers in leatherbound, air-conditioned comfort, and is equipped with everything needed for a spur of the moment cocktail
This is the quietest helicopter in the world, enhancing game viewing, and allows passengers to get a birds-eye view of Kenya's physically diverse and scenically spectacular landscape.
Two AS 350 Squirrel Helicopters
These high performance light single engine helicopters are particularly suited to operating at high altitudes and warm climates.
It is the same model that landed on the summit of Mt. Everest!
These helicopters seat 5 passengers in extreme comfort and are ideal for fly fishing trips on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.
Waco Biplane 5Y-HIP
Tropic Air has bought back to Africa the true romance of early aviation, that was enjoyed by Denys Finch Hatton, Karen Blixen and Beryl Markham.
The Waco has an open cock-pit, and can carry 2 passengers side-by-side whilst the pilot fly's from the rear.
The planes have a beautiful leather interior, the best music intercom system and a 3-way camera system that will enable passengers to take this once-in-a-life-time flying experience home.
Cessna Caravan 5Y-BSY
Seating Capacity: 11 (including pilot)
This airplane was bought from Miami, Florida in August 2005 with only 1800 hours on airframe.
The Cessna Caravan has fantastic performance on all types of airfields.
It has the latest instruments and executive seating arrangements.
Cessna Caravan 5Y-BRT
Seating Capacity: 13 (including pilot)
This plane was brought from South Africa in 2003 and was Tropic Air's first Cessna Caravan.
It currently has 2000 hours on the airframe. This aircraft has the latest instruments.
Cessna 206 5Y-BAE
Seating Capacity: 6 (including pilot)
Passenger Capacity: 3 or 4 passengers
This plane was purchased in 1997 by Tropic Air. It was manufactured in 1976. The aircraft has over 8000 hours on the airframe, and had a new engine fitted at the end of 2002.
The aircraft has a Sky-Map GPS and and interom system. The aircraft was re-sprayed in 2003 with new Tropic Air safari colours.
Cessna 182 5Y-BOW
Seating Capacity: 4 (including pilot)
Passenger Capacity: 1 or 2 passengers
Although Tropic Air has always operated a Cessna 182, this has only been on lease. In 2001 Tropic Air purchased this 5Y-BOW from Austria.
The aircraft was manufactured in 1973 and has 3800 hours on airframe. This plane had a new engine fitted in November 2004.
The aircraft is installed with modern instruments including a Sky-Map GPS and intercom system allowing the pilot to communicate with ease with the passengers.
