Helicopter Flying Lessons

Whether you are trying to beat the traffic, or simply want a bird's eye view of the countryside, there is no more stylish way to travel than by helicopter. The special skill and co ordination required to fly helicopters is generally more challenging than flying fixed wing aircraft so you'll feel a great sense of achievement once you've mastered it! nnYou begin your activity with a briefing from one of our expert instructors, to familiarise yourself with the technology and controls of the helicopter. You will typically be taking to the skies in a Robinson R22 helicopter which has two seats one for you and one for the pilot and dual controls. During the flight you'll have the opportunity to fly the helicopter yourself and to practise manoeuvring and hovering. nnWhen can you gonnSelected Monday to Sunday dates, all year although April to September is best.nnDurationnnYour total experience will last approximately 1 hour and you'll be up in the air for 30 minutes.nnKey informationnnYou must be at least 16 years old to participate in this activity.nThis activity may not be suitable for those who are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, fits, severe head injuries, recurrent fainting, giddiness or blackouts, high blood pressure, or heart conditions. The maximum weight is 102kg to 108kg 16 to 17 stone. nNo previous flying experience is necessary.nnHow many in a groupnnYour tuition is on a one to one basis. nnSpectatorsnnYou are welcome to bring along family and friends to watch you take to the sky.nnIs the activity weather dependentnnThis activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditionsnnLocationsnnCranfield, Bedfordshire Culter Helipad, Peterculter, Aberdeen Sywell, Northamptonshire Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey Leeds, West Yorkshire Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Bristol International Airport Wolverhampton Business Airport, West Midlands Liverpool Airport, Merseyside Blackpool Airport, Lancashire Coventry Airport West, Warwickshire Cambridge Airport, Cambridgeshire Newcastle International Airport Biggin Hill, Kent Sheffield City Airport, South Yorkshire Shobdon Aerodrome, Herefordshire Welshpool Airport, Powys Southend On Sea, Essex Ramsgate, Kent Sandtoft Aerodrome, Nr Doncaster Humberside International, Lincolnshire Ramsgate, Kent