Niche Aviation Podcast

Skyhook is a niche helicopter operator in Scotland. They specialise in underslung load lifting and use a Eurocopter Squirrel helicopter to lift heavy loads to remote regions of the UK.

Show Notes

Skyhook is a niche helicopter operator in Scotland. They specialise in underslung load lifting and use a Eurocopter Squirrel helicopter to lift heavy loads to remote regions of the UK.

In this episode we talk about:
  • Who are Skyhook & how they started
  • Using Helicopters for underslung load lifting
  • How Skyhook help build paths in mountains 
  • What training is required to become an underslung load pilot?
  • The Underslung load market in the UK & how Skyhook fit in. 
  • How Skyhook helped save the River Tay Reedbeds
  • Skyhook’s future plans
Links:
Email: nicheaviationpodcast@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-smith01/


Skyhook

Website:https://www.skyhookhelicopters.co.uk/
The Mountains & the People: https://themountainsandthepeople.org.uk/
 Firefighting in the river Tay:  https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/1293136/pictures-watch-as-brave-firefighters-battle-huge-wall-of-flames-along-river-tay/ 

This podcast was produced & edited by House of Noise. House of Noise is a bespoke music production company, they provide full-service music and audio production:
https://www.houseofnoise.co.uk/ 



What is Niche Aviation Podcast?

Conversations with Niche Aviation Manufacturers, Airlines & Investors.

On this podcast, I'll share the stories behind these unique ventures.

Guests include founders, pilots & investors.