Gary Ticehurst, founder and principal of G & A Helicopters and Film Helicopters Australia (FHA) has been flying choppers since 1973 and has more than 12,500 hours helicopter experience. He is highly experienced in low level film and television helicopter operations, with an impressive history of aerial services provided to feature films, television productions, TV commercials and numerous sporting events.

He commenced flying in the Australian Army in 1973. In December 1980, Gary formed G & A Helicopters to pursue television and film production support to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. This is a contract which G & A Helicopters has held since 1980. Over the past 15 years, Gary has worked closely with his good friend Terry Lee in developing their professional support to the film and television industry.

G & A Helicopters purchased Leed Helicopters from Terry Lee, as a stand alone entity in 1997 to further pursue and develop commercial and feature film aerial work operations. Gary is committed long term to the development of his services to the film and television industry and Leed Helicopters is now known as Film Helicopters Australia.

Gary with Twin Star and Space Cam
during night shoot of MI2.