Take to the skies on a Cheltenham Pleasure Flight from Gloucestershire Airport and enjoy a spectacular aerial tour over one of the UK’s most picturesque regions. Flying in a sleek Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter, you’ll experience executive-style comfort as you climb smoothly to around 1,000ft. Within moments, the rolling hills and honey-coloured landscapes of the Cotswolds stretch out beneath you. This pleasure flight showcases the elegant spa town of Cheltenham and its surrounding countryside from a completely new perspective. Look out for sweeping escarpments, charming villages and the dramatic rise of Cleeve Hill — the highest point in the Cotswolds. It’s a relaxing yet exhilarating way to discover Cheltenham and the wider Cotswold landscape, combining breathtaking views with the unique thrill of helicopter flight.
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Overview
- Enjoy an 18 mile Cheltenham Pleasure Flight from Gloucestershire Airport near Staverton
- Explore this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in a Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter
- See Chedworth, the Amphitheatre, Cleeve Hill and more
- Look down on the pretty Cotswold villages and towns
What's Included
- Helicopter sightseeing flight from Gloucestershire Airport
- Welcome, safety briefing and introduction by your helicopter pilot
- Flights are generally taken in a Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter, accommodating up to 4 participants
Cheltenham Pleasure Flight
- 18-mile flight lasting around 10 minutes
- A scenic flight over Cotswold villages and countryside, and Cheltenham Racecourse
- Allow 20 minutes for this experience
Suitable For
- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Over 12s may fly unaccompanied
- The operator reserves the right to remove any passenger if their behaviour is deemed unsafe or inappropriate
- Maximum height: 6ft 6ins (198cm)
- Maximum weight: 15 stone (95kg)*
*Please see Anything Else section
Anything Else
- Passengers must arrive 20 minutes prior to their flight time
- Tour routes can vary due to change due to weather conditions and air traffic control
- 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's weight at the time of booking an experience. If the 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 the 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 that 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 have to remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual as long as the combined total as listed above is not exceeded. However, a total individual weight of 21.5 stone cannot be exceeded
- Please note that once your booking is confirmed, the provider's terms and conditions will apply. In the event of postponements due to weather and/or operational issues, your flight will be rescheduled
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Height: 198.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
Availability
- Typically, flights take place at least one weekend day per month, with occasional weekdays from April to October
- Dates and flight times are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location:
- Flights depart from Gloucestershire Airport near Staverton
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
