Richard & Carolyn Green from Sydney's Northern Beaches, Terry Hills, had their own helicopters over the years with their last a Eurocopter EC135.
Maximum gross weight 2.8 tonnes, two engines, normal configuration is a 7 seater. Cruise speed 130 knots (240 kph), standard fuel tanks 650 litres, burning at 260 litres per hour. Allows 2 hours plus 30 minutes reserve.
Their EC135 had 300 litres additional fuel capacity, an hour's extra flying. They can get 25% extra range flying at 9500 feet rather than 500 feet. Head winds being the most critical factor...... as we all have issues with!
Refueling points had to be arranged so they could get to the Kimberleys etc & back. One extra kg of camping gear is one less kg of fuel, & weight distribution is absolutely critical.
I have their book Remote & Wild (no ISBN number). Both were pilots but unfortunately in 2015 both died in a helicopter crash. They used a tent for camping & had solar panels etc so they weren't slumming it while in remote locations.
http://richardgreen.net.au
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