Fly a Helicopter Taster Experience - Nationwide Locations
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About the experience
Experience the thrill of piloting a four-seater helicopter with our fantastic 20-minute trial lessons across various helipads and airports in the UK! Plus, bring along two guests to share the excitement. Get started with a preflight safety briefing and a quick rundown of the controls from our expert instructor. Once you're airborne and cruising steadily, it's your turn at the controls. Don't worry, your instructor will be right there beside you with dual control, guiding you every step of the way. Learn the ropes of navigation and communication with air traffic control while you're up there. Ready to take on the challenge? Book now and let's make some unforgettable memories in the skies!
- 20-minute lessons in four-seater helicopters
- Have a go at flying the helicopter yourself
- Possibility of inviting 2 guests as observers
- Ideal for a taste of rotary flying
- A 20-minute introductory helicopter lesson in a 4-seater Robinson R44
- Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
- 1:1 tuition from a qualified CAA Instructor
- The instructor will explain all aspects of the flight
- Learn about the effects of the controls and how a helicopter flies
- Flight time counts towards a pilot's licence
Information
- Minimum age 12
- Under 16s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Height Restrictions: maximum 198cms
- Weight Restrictions: maximum 114kg / 18 stone
- Helicopter flying schools operate all year round, subject to weather conditions.
- Flights are normally offered on selected weekend dates, with occasional weekdays available
Locations:
Locations are subject to change and are updated regularly
- East Riding of Yorkshire - Beverley (Linley Hill) Airfield
- Fife - Fife Airport
- Gloucestershire - Gloucestershire Airport
- Greater Manchester - Manchester City Airport
- Isle of Wight - Sandown Airport
- North Yorkshire - Leeds East Airport
- Surrey - Blackbushe Airport
- Tyne and Wear - Newcastle International Airport
Minimum Age: 12 years
Maximum Height: 198.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 114.00 kg
- Spectators are welcome to watch both take off an landing
- Most venues provide viewing areas, refreshments and toilets. However facilities vary depending on location
- Up to two observers may also share this experience at an additional cost of £25 for one and £40 for two, payable direct to the flying school (this will be at the discretion of the pilot and subject to combined weight)
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