Tours, Charter & Training

Experience Flight, the Edgefield Way

At Edgefield Aviation, we bring the Pacific Northwest to life from the air. Operating under our FAA 14 CFR §91.147 Letter of Authorization, we provide safe, scenic, and unforgettable aerial experiences alongside advanced pilot training. Beginning in 2026, Edgefield will expand into on-demand charter services under an FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, extending our precision and professionalism into passenger transport and utility operations.

Tours

Discover Oregon’s most breathtaking landscapes from above. Edgefield Aviation’s helicopter tours are crafted for comfort, safety, and stunning views—whether you’re chasing waterfalls, exploring volcanic peaks, or designing a completely custom flight plan.

Preset Tours

Columbia Gorge Explorer: Fly along the cliffs, waterfalls, and river canyons of the historic Columbia River Gorge.
Mount Hood Adventure: A close-up aerial experience of Oregon’s most iconic peak, including glaciers and alpine meadows.
Coastal Escape: Trace the dramatic Oregon coastline and capture panoramic views of sea stacks, lighthouses, and beaches.
City & Countryside: A quick but unforgettable flight over Portland and the surrounding valley farmland.

Custom Tours

Edgefield’s operations team can design a completely personalized experience—perfect for engagements, or photography flights. Every tour is flown by experienced commercial pilots dedicated to passenger safety and comfort.

Charter — Coming 2026

Edgefield Aviation will soon offer private helicopter charter under an FAA Part 135 certificate. Our goal is to provide flexible, on-demand transportation for business executives, aerial film teams, and utility clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Future Capabilities

Business & Executive Travel — direct point-to-point flights across Oregon and Washington.
Event Transport — weddings, film shoots, and specialty logistics.
Utility Charter — site visits, environmental surveys, and remote-area access.
Scenic Transfers — pairing with resort, vineyard, and wilderness destinations.

All charter operations will follow Edgefield’s Safety Management System (SMS) and maintenance program, ensuring every flight meets commercial-operation standards for safety, performance, and reliability.

Training

Edgefield’s training division provides individualized helicopter instruction under Part 61, offering private owners and aspiring professionals the opportunity to train in their own aircraft or ours. Each program is tailored to the pilot’s goals, conducted by FAA-certified flight instructors with real-world operational experience.

Training Programs

Private-Owner Training Program: We assist private aircraft owners in sourcing, pre-buy evaluation, pilot instruction, and ongoing maintenance coordination.
Turbine Transition: Hands-on turbine familiarization and systems management training for pilots moving up from piston aircraft.
Long-Line External Load Course: Practical and safety-focused long-line instruction using real-world operational setups.
Agricultural Pilot Development: Customized courses covering spray systems, GPS mapping, and application procedures.

Each course is quoted on a case-by-case basis, reflecting mission complexity, aircraft type, and training goals.

Community & Promotional Events

Creating Unforgettable Experiences

Some events deserve an entrance that people will remember for years. Whether you're hosting a community celebration, corporate event, school function, or charity fundraiser, Edgefield Aviation can help create a one-of-a-kind aerial experience.

From dramatic flyovers to helicopter arrivals and aerial drops, we work closely with event organizers to ensure every operation is conducted safely, professionally, and in compliance with all applicable FAA regulations.

Promotional Event Services

Easter Egg & Golf Ball Drops

Turn your fundraiser or community celebration into an unforgettable event. We can conduct aerial drops of thousands of plastic Easter eggs or numbered golf balls for schools, churches, nonprofits, golf tournaments, and community organizations.

Popular applications include:

Easter celebrations
Charity golf tournaments
School fundraisers
Community festivals
Corporate promotions

Fly-Ins & Special Events

Nothing draws a crowd like helicopters.

Edgefield can support:

Airport fly-ins
Aviation open houses
Airshows
Community festivals
Grand openings
Corporate appreciation events
VIP arrivals
Holiday celebrations

Our aircraft can be displayed on static exhibit, used for demonstration flights where authorized, or incorporated into event programming.

Career Days & Educational Outreach

We believe the future of aviation begins with inspiring the next generation.

Edgefield regularly participates in:

School career days
STEM education events
Aviation youth programs
Scout organizations
College presentations
Airport educational events

Our pilots and aviation professionals enjoy sharing their experiences and introducing students to careers in helicopter operations, aviation maintenance, aerial firefighting, agriculture, engineering, unmanned aircraft systems, and aviation management.

Supporting Our Communities

Aviation has given us incredible opportunities, and we believe in giving back.

Each year, Edgefield Aviation donates time and resources to select nonprofit organizations, schools, veteran groups, and community events throughout the Pacific Northwest. While availability depends on operational schedules, we're proud to provide pro bono support for causes that make a meaningful impact.

Examples include:

Children's events
Veteran organizations
Community fundraisers
Educational programs
Emergency preparedness demonstrations
Aviation scholarships and youth outreach

If you're organizing a community event or nonprofit fundraiser, we'd love to discuss how we may be able to help.

Let's Build Something Memorable

Whether you're planning a private celebration, public festival, educational event, or charity fundraiser, our team will work with you to develop an experience that's exciting, safe, and unforgettable.