Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight over Gloucestershire from Staverton Airport. Take to the sky on a 60-minute lesson in a two-seater or four-seater helicopter and marvel at the breathtaking views of the Cotswolds. Conveniently located between Cheltenham and Gloucester, Gloucestershire Airport at Staverton is just three minutes from the M5 and A40 and handles more than 90,000 flights a year. Your 60-minute lesson will be in the classic two-seater training chopper, the Robinson R22 helicopter, under the guidance of expert instructors. This renowned Gloucestershire centre offers top-notch helicopter training. Enjoy ample hands-on flying time during your lesson, providing a real taste of helicopter piloting in this bustling area. Not only are these experiences fun, but they also count towards the hours required for aspiring helicopter pilots. Staverton, with its bustling activity, four runways, aeronautical training schools, charter companies, and executive operations, is the perfect place to embark on your helicopter flying journey.
Helicopter flying from Staverton Airport
The airfield handles over 90,000 flights a year
Well-situated between Cheltenham and Gloucs
Café, clubhouse and aviation museum on-site
60 Minute R22 Helicopter Lesson
A 60-minute flying lesson from Staverton Airport in a two-seater R22 helicopter
A 20-minute pre-flight briefing covering safety and a brief overview of how a helicopter flies
Discuss and decide your flight path
Experience hands-on helicopter flying and take the controls under expert supervision.
Opportunity to try the hover challenge
Flight times are measured from start-up to shutdown
De-brief and personalised flight certificate
Minimum age is 14
Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
Maximum height is 6ft 4 ins
R22: Maximum weight 16 stone
Flights are available on weekdays and weekends throughout the year
Experiences are subject to availability and weather conditions.
Location:
Gloucestershire Staverton Airport in the heart of the Cotswolds, just off junction 10/11 of the M5.
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 193.04 cm
Maximum Weight: 101.61 kg
The airport has a restaurant serving hot and cold food and beverages
There is an aviation museum at the airfield
Flights can be counted towards the 45 hours required to obtain a licence to fly a helicopter.
You should call the club before travelling to check that the weather conditions are suitable.
Spectators are welcome to come and watch the action from the clubhouse or lawn, which provide great views across the airfield.
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Paul Cook
Such an amazing day, perfect weather, pilot training me was ever do good, couldn’t of asked for a better experience.
Views over Gloucestershire and beyond were stunning, and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
Steve
Brilliant experience - pilot explained every control in clear layman's terms and in the air had plenty of opportunity to take control and do some 'real' flying!
Fraser
Very friendly staff and an amazingly intense (and fun!) experience.
WENDY lister
One of the best days of my life
fred
Amazing experience, had way more opportunity to take the controls than I was expecting which was unreal. Really nice guys, who took lots of time to explain everything in laymans terms. They even took my girlfriend up in a separate aircraft as it was going up anyway so got some great photos! Just need to save up for another 40 lessons. Highly recommend!
Gill Foad
A fantastic experience with great instructor who made the day very special.
EWakeman
I had a half hour helicopter flying lesson from Gloucester Airport. The female instructor was awesome, very calm and she explained everything she was doing. I got to use all 3 controls and flew back from Stroud (although the instructor had to take full control due to my rubbish attempts at hovering). This was an experience I'll never forget, a totally amazing day. Would definitely recommend.
Graham tyler
I really enjoyed my helicopter flight and having the chance to have a go at flying it was great. The instructor was very good and I would highly recommend it.
Jackie Davies
Absolutely loved this experience. Had heard it was quite hard to fly a helicopter which meant i was a bit nervous beforehand. But my instructor was really helpful and was brave enough to let me (just about) have a go on my own once she'd let me have a go at learning each of the controls independently. Had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone
Debbie Curtis
We bought out son, Jay, a helicopter flying lesson for his 13th birthday and he flew from Staverton airport. He had a very nice lady flying instructor who, during the briefing and after asking him a few questions seemed quite impressed with his knowledge of aircraft. Needless to say, she let him take total control as they flew from Tewkesbury to Gloucester! His face was a picture when he got back - the first thing he said (bearing in mind you can start working towards getting a pilot's licence from the tender age of 14) was "Mum, I only need 45 hours flying to get my licence!"
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