Makani Kai Tour

Travelers wanting the best helicopter tour experience of their life can be sure of it with Makani Kai. Not only do they hire the best pilots and have the best track record, they also go out of their way to make sure every customer is happy and comfortable. The tours they offer are wonderful, going over fantastic sites such as Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, and even the Halona Blowhole.

The Staff
All of the employees at Makani Kai treat their the business like a family. The owner, Richard Schuman and his wife Diane respect all of their employees like brothers and sisters, and it shows in the quality of their flights and the attitudes of the pilots. Pilots like Eiki Miyasota have been flying for years, and really go the extra mile to make sure guests are enjoying their trip.

The Helicopter
Interested parties or flight enthusiasts might be interested in knowing what they'll be flying in. They will be happy to discover that that Makani Kai only purchases the best equipment for their tours. The helicopter itself is an Astar, the best touring helicopter on the market today. It has seating for six, with plenty of legroom for short and tall passengers alike. Observation windows ae large, which allow all guests to see everything pointed out.

Tour Narration
The tour narration is provided by the knowledgable guides, which makes each trip with Makani Kai a little different than the last. Each pilot has their own breadth of knowledge that brings a unique taste to the tour, from backgrounds in Viet Nam war piloting to 20 years of experience flying Oahu. Travelers should not worry about noise while on the flight, as the company has dropped $1,000 per customer already for the best noise cancellation headset in the aviation market. Bose developed this headset originally for pilots, but now tour guests can take full advantage of it to hear their pilot clearly.

Video
Having a keepsake video of the tour sounds like a nice idea, and Makani Kai takes it to the limit with their video. This isn't just a run of the mill video of the tour path, as the helicopter is lined with 4 cameras for the best camera angles a traveler sees. Each Headset is also linked into the audio of the helicopter, which conveniently plays one of twenty Hawaiian music cds. Videos are edited together in flight, with tapes costing only $20 at the end.