Initially the mission was being flown by Captain A. Sherchan who was later replaced by Captain D. Rana. The mission is still on and passengers continue to fly. We shall be stationed there until June.

As they all say- for Hindus It Is Kailash, For Jain – Ashtapada – Meru, For Buddhist – Kang Rinpoche. It’s a common pilgrimage for all three religion and hence the beauty of this trip. Passengers fly to Simikot in a fixed wing aircraft from where we fly them to Hilsa (far-west Nepal at approx.12200ft). Here on they continue their journey by road/walk.

Fishtail Air thanking everyone who has contributed in making this mission a success so far.

                          

Longline Rescue

A Swiss lady was rescued this morning from Island Peak Base Camp on our B3 by our rescue team of Capt. Maurizio Folini and Capt. Simone Moro.

She was on her expedition when she collapsed at the base of the steep face, 150m before the summit of Island Peak (6189m approx.). The duo flew to base camp from where Simone Moro got into the longline and they flew to where the lady was stuck at 6050m. They evacuated her from the area and thereafter flew her in the helicopter to Lukla initially and then to the capital for medical attention.

We wish for her earliest recovery and thanking the Italian rescue duo once again.

                          

Patient at TIA

Lhakpa Nuru Sherpa was rescued from Camp 2 this morning on our helicopter.

Lhakpa Sherpa was stuck at camp 3 from where he was brought down to camp 2 by other sherpas. He was with a group of 9 climbers when he fell sick. He was flown to Lukla on AJI (B3) and from Lukla flown to Kathmandu on VT-DCB (B3) along with his wife. An ambulance immediately took him to Blue Cross hospital for proper medical attention.

There have been news of avalanches on the mountains in the past six days due to which a lot of climbers are suffering and Lhakpa is one of the many that have.

Patient on-board

                          

Cory is a climber/photographer from Colorado, US, working for The National Geographic. Cory is also Nat Geo’s Adventurer of the year 2012. He became the first American to successfully summit an 8,000-meter peak in winter.

He suffered from altitude sickness as doctors say ‘he ran short of breath’ while at Base camp. The duo of captains flew him to Lukla immediately on our B3 helicopter where he received primary treatment. He was flown to Kathmandu the day after for proper medical attention.

We wish this adventurer best wishes for the earliest recovery so you can continue taking wonderful pictures like you always do.

                          

We immediately took off from Lukla on our B3 without delay and rescued him from Pangpuche Base Camp to Kathmandu. Pangpuche is in Manasulu region, north east of Samdo. Captain Deepak and our newest additional crew Captain Maurizio Folini (from Italy) were flying the machine.

We wish him the earliest recovery.

Rescue from Pangpuche Base Camp

                          

Everest Base Camp

This morning, Captain Ashish and Captain Folini evacuated the dead body of the son of famous Ang Rita Sherpa-a 10 times Everest Summiter from the Everest Base Camp (~17000ft) on our B3.

May his soul rest in Peace after all the mountains he may have conquered.

We would also like to inform all our clients and friends that our B3 (AJI) is based at Lukla currently for immediate service for rescue in the Khumbu region and around it until further notice.

                          

Married Couple onboard 9N AJI

Prakash G.C chartered two of our helicopters from Kathmandu with his newly wed to go visit his Grandmother in Baglung.
Prakash G.C. of Baglung wedded Kalpana G.C. from Surkhet . They tied the knot on Friday the 13th. According to their tradition Prakash was to officially introduce his newly wed better half to his grandma who was living in Gwalichour, Baglung whereby proper road travel is not available. They chose to ride in the helicopter because it would take them much longer by road and also to have a one of a kind wedding.
Our helicopters AJI (B3) and AII (B206) were flown by Capt. Ashish and Capt. Mukhiya with the couple and their family to Gwalichour. The bridal attire was something new to our helicopter and added delight to everyone’s faces.
From Fishtail Air to the G.C. couple Congratulations on your wedding! Let all your dreams come true and every minute be a feast!

                          

Our very own VT-DCB (B3) was flown by Capt. Dutt from Kathmandu to Pheriche from where they were rescued to the capital. The ambulance that was waiting for her immediately drove her for proper medical attention.

Pheriche Helipad - 14000 FtMs Lotte & Yonathan

Ms Lotte & Yonathan

                          

Captain Steven immediately took off on our Bell (206bIII) helicopter from Kathmandu  as soon as they called for rescue and flew him here for proper medical attention.

We wish him the earliest recovery.

                          

As 350 B2 Helicopter Landed at TIA

Fishtail Air’s new addition AS350 B2 Helicopter (9N-AKA) has been added to its fleet. The new helicopter landed at12:27 pm. Professional team of Captain Ashish Sherchan, Captain Yogendra Mukhiya and Engineer Rtd. Col. Mr. Om P Shrestha ferried the helicopter from Singapore. AS350 B2 has been bought from Italy. With added new fleet, the company now possesses the highest number of powerful operating helicopters in Nepal. Company plans to station this new helicopter in Pokhara base to serve clientele in and around Pokhara valley.

About the Helicopter-
AS350 B2 Helicopter is one of the most powerful machines and holds its record of safe performance up to an altitude of 20,000ft. These machines have proved to be very efficient in various types of missions being operated in Nepal.

The team- Fishtail Air