When shopping for the experience of a lifetime, be informed on safety requirements that protect your best interest

LEARN ABOUT SAFETY

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Education

When you are shopping for an experience of a lifetime for you or your family, be in the know on safety requirements that protect your best interest.
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Expectations

What should I expect when flying with a TOPS tour operator? Safety first! Read up on our standards for your safe and exciting flying experience.
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TOPS vs. non TOPS

Compare the facts about TOPS vs. non TOPS operators and why you should know before you go.
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The TOPS Experience

Incorporated in 1996, Tour Operators Program of Safety (TOPS) was formed from the vision of four tour operators looking to hold the helicopter sightseeing industry to a higher, self-imposed safety standard, above and beyond that required by the FAA.  Today, as members of TOPS, the country’s most respected helicopter tour operators in Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, California, Arizona, Nevada, and New York have collaborated to design a safety program superior to any other in the industry.

The TOPS Experience

Passengers who travel with TOPS members can fly confidently knowing that the pilot and aircraft they are traveling with are held to the highest safety standards in the industry.

The TOPS Experience

Tour operators who become TOPS members enjoy lower insurance premiums, access to unique business opportunities and cross-company “best practice” support in strengthening their growing safety programs.

TOPS Members

TOPS Associate Members