Rainbow Helicopters CEO and Northwest alum Nicole Battjes takes helicopter to visit to high school alma mater.
OCT • 2023
At the age of 39, Battjes made a memorable return to the Northwest High School campus on a Tuesday morning. Her grand entrance involved touching down in a helicopter graciously lent by a local family. Battjes revisited her alma mater to engage with students regarding her career as a helicopter pilot and her company’s recent endeavors in aiding victims of the August wildfires that ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui. Battjes graduated from Northwest High School in 2002, and her journey into piloting began during her time there. She successfully obtained her fixed-wing private pilot’s license at the age of 18 while simultaneously enrolled at Jackson College during her senior year.
During her visit, Rainbow Helicopters CEO Battjes met with both the high school’s staff and students in the morning. Additionally, she scheduled a trip to Northwest Elementary School, where she landed the helicopter on the school’s playground field.
Oahu helicopter tours
Rainbow Helicopters offers spectacular Oahu helicopter tours on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. We also provide luxurious private charters and specialized flight services such as aerial photo / videography and flight instruction.
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Waikiki Skyline
Surf Beaches
Diamond Head
Makapu’u Lighthouse
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Lanikai Beach
Ko’olau Mountains
Kaneohe Bay
Chinaman’s Hat
Ka’a’awa Valley
Sacred Falls
North Shore
Banzai Pipeline
Waimea Bay
Dole Plantation
Pearl Harbor
USS Arizona Memorial
Turtle Bay Resort
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Oahu helicopter tours
Royal Crown of Oahu
60 minute Oahu helicopter tour. Experience Oahu’s most picturesque sights as your Rainbow Helicopter soars above the South Shore, North Shore, Windward Coast, Ko’olau Mountains, Sacred Falls, and more. This royal ring Oahu helicopter ride offers a front-row seat to iconic landmarks and attractions for an unforgettable Hawaii helicopter adventure.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Isle Sights Unseen
45 minute Oahu helicopter tour. A unique side of the island awaits when you take to the sky in this unforgettable helicopter tour Oahu visitors love. Fly above Diamond Head, the Ka’a’awa Valley, Sacred Falls, Maunalua Bay, Lanikai Beach, Makapu’u and more in this remarkable Honolulu helicopter tour of the islands best unseen sights. Get great photos with the doors-off, free.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Path to Pali Passage
30 minute Oahu helicopter tour. Experience breathtaking views of Oahu as your helicopter tours Waikiki and Diamond Head crater. See the best of the Windward Coast and explore the inland passages of the Nu’uanu Pali cliffs and rainforests. Experience Hawaii as you’ve never seen it before in this stunning aerial adventure. Get great photos with the doors-off, free.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Waikiki Sunset
50 minute Oahu helicopter tour. Enjoy a world-class twilight flight as your helicopter tours over the Waikiki skyline, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and more. Our renowned sunset helicopter tour gives you the best seat to see gorgeous hues of pink, orange, red, and yellow against the expansive skyline. Get great photos with the doors-off, free.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
City by the Sea
20 minute Oahu helicopter tour. See the beautiful skylines of Honolulu and Waikiki as your Rainbow helicopter tours the pristine beaches of a tropical paradise above a world-class city. Discover Hawaii from above with the Island's best city sightseeing including the Waikiki shoreline, Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, Pearl Harbor and more. A fun helicopter tour Oahu visitors love and remember. Get great photographs and fly doors-off, free.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Romantic Proposal Flight
30 to 60 minute private helicopter tour Oahu. Perfect for romantic or special occasions, this exclusive private helicopter adventure offers breathtaking views of Oahu’s South Shore, North Shore, and iconic landmarks. Say "I do" from the sky!
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
