Take to the skies with a 30 minute four seater helicopter lesson flying from Leicester Airport, ideal for anyone in the East Midlands who wants a proper first taste of helicopter flying. Based at the airport since 2001, this friendly, family run outfit knows helicopters inside out and runs a slick operation with excellent facilities to match, including a smart purpose built helipad and an impressive fleet. This experience is all about getting hands on. After a short briefing, you will strap in beside a professional instructor and head off in a Robinson R44, a four seater helicopter used worldwide for training and loved for how well it flies. Once airborne, you will be talked through the controls and given the chance to fly the helicopter yourself, making this far more than just a sightseeing trip. Expect a completely different feel to an aeroplane, especially when hovering, which is as thrilling as it is memorable. If the instructor is happy, you can even bring along a guest to sit in the back as an observer, making it a brilliant shared experience. For those thinking about learning properly, the flight time can be logged towards future helicopter training.
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Overview
- Trial flying lesson in a 4-seater Robinson R44 helicopter
- Introduction to the principles of helicopter flight
What's Included
- Trial flying lesson in a 4-seater Robinson R44 helicopter
- Pre-flight and safety briefing
- Introduction to the principles of helicopter flight
- Your experiences instructor will demonstrate the use of the controls
- Opportunity to take the controls during your flight
- Personalised flight certificate
- One observer may ride in the helicopter (at the discretion of the pilot and subject to combined weight restrictions)
Suitable For
- Minimum age 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Height restrictions: minimum 4ft 6ins, maximum 6ft 2ins
- Weight restrictions R44 4 seater: maximum 21 stone (136 kg)
Availability
- Available Weekdays and weekends throughout they year
- Specific days are subject to availability and weather conditions
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Minimum Height: 137.16 cm
Maximum Height: 187.96 cm
Maximum Weight: 136.00 kg
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Spectators
- Spectators are always welcome to watch from a designated area and watch take off and landing
- One observer may ride in the helicopter (at the discretion of the pilot and subject to combined weight restrictions)
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
