If you’re local to Elvington Airfield in North Yorkshire, now’s the chance to experience this beautiful corner of England as you never have before on a Helicopter sightseeing flight lasting 10 minutes! Taking off from this former RAF, French Squadron and US American Air Force base located near York, on this shared helicopter ride, you’ll be choppering up into the air to get a birds eye view of the airfield and surrounding countryside - and if it’s a clear day, maybe a bit beyond that too! And as it’s suitable for those aged 6 and up, it’s a perfect way for young aviation enthusiasts to experience the excitement of getting airborne!
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Overview
- Helicopter sightseeing flights over North Yorkshire
- All tours take off from Elvington Airfield
- See the sights of York and beyond
What's Included
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- You will be sharing your helicopter ride with up to five other passengers
- Plenty of photo opportunities
Helicopter Flight:
- An 18-mile flight (approx 10 minutes)
- Enjoy stunning views of the local countryside
Suitable For
- Minimum age six
- Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Maximum height 6ft 6ins
- Weight restrictions: maximum 15 stone* please see anything else section
Availability
- Selected weekends from March to October
- All flights are subject to availability and weather conditions
Please note: Once your booking is confirmed, the provider's terms and conditions will apply. Your voucher can only be returned to the provider after three postponements
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Height: 192.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
Anything Else
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch the takeoff and landing
- Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety, along with the comfort of fellow passengers
- You must enter the passenger/participant weight at the time of booking an experience. If weight varies between the time of initial booking and the date of flight experience, it remains the responsibility of the customer to update their individual weight via their online account prior to flight
- All passengers will be weighed before flight, and if a disparity exists between the weight disclosed and the actual weight (within reason), the passenger may be eligible to fly
Helicopter Pleasure Flights:
- Group size of One – Max 15 Stone (95kg)
- Group size of Two – Max 30 Stone (190kg)
- Group size of Three – Max 43 Stone (273kg)
- Group size of Four – Max 56 Stone (355kg)
- Group size of Five – Max 63 Stone (400kg)
- Group size of Six - Max 75 Stone (475kg)
Please Note:
- The maximum weight limit for the Co-Pilot Seat on a helicopter pleasure flight varies depending on aircraft and other operational considerations, but will not exceed 95kg
- If, as a party of one, you weigh in excess of 15 stone, you may still be able to fly; however, you will need to purchase an additional seat. This seat will either remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual, as long as the combined total listed above is not exceeded. However, a total individual weight of 21.5 stone cannot be exceeded
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
