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The Boeing Vertol 107-II, owned and operated by Columbia Helicopters New Zealand Limited, has two rotors on top rather the more usual single rotor and tail blade. It can carry up to 4.5 tonnes using two sophisticated computer-assisted lift systems and will be flown by two pilots at all times. It has been working in Wellington recently clearing pine trees from Thorndon Hill. See also… Tinakori Hill helicopter work to start next week
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