If you and your mates or siblings fancy seeing who'd make the best helicopter pilot, this fully comprehensive tactical helicopter flying lesson will see which of you is up to the job! Available to book at one of eight UK locations, including Leeds East Airport and Nottingham Heliport amongst others, this unique flying lesson is conducted under the tutelage and expertise of a qualified helicopter pilot, who'll take you through, over the course of three flights each, controlling and flying the helicopter in the pilot's cockpit, as well as observing and navigating from the passenger seat, as well as the opportunity for each of you to take on the Hover Challenge in the helicopter. Each of you will also receive a notebook, covering key information and theories to do with helicopter flying, as well as an individual log book, which you can use if any of you decide to book further flights. And on top of all this, the experience you'll gain on this lesson will count towards obtaining your PPL-H (Private Pilot's Licence for Helicopters) - ideal if one or all of you want to carry on your journey towards becoming a fully qualified helicopter pilot!
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Overview
- Three flights: one as the pilot, two as a passenger
- Learn flying, navigation and observational skills
- Take part in the Hover Challenge
- At your choice of helipads nationwide
Itinerary
- A 45 minute helicopter experience including a lesson lasting approx. 18 minutes
- Experiences are split into three 6-7 minute flights (2 x observation and 1 x hands on flight with a hover challenge)
- Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
- Refreshments are provided
- Flights are generally taken in a 4 seater R44 helicopter or similar
Suitability
- Minimum age 12
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Height restrictions: minimum 4ft, maximum 6ft 4ins
- Weight restrictions: maximum 15 stone (95kg)
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome and may take photographs
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 12 years
Maximum Height: 193.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Availability
- Selected weekend dates throughout the year
- Dates and session times 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
Locations:
Vouchers are valid for any of the locations listed.
Choose your preferred location when registering your voucher after purchase.
- Co Down - Newtownlands Airport
- Cumbria - Kirkbride Airfield, Kirkbride
- Isle of Wight - Sandown Airport
- Lanarkshire - Cumbernauld Airport
- Leeds - Leeds East Airport, Church Fenton
- Manchester - Manchester City Airport, Eccles
- Nottinghamshire - Nottingham Heliport, Widmerpool
- Powys - Mid Wales Airport, Welshpool
- Somerset - Henstridge Airfield, Templecombe
- Surrey - Blackbushe Airport, Camberley
- Surrey - Fairoaks Airport, Woking
- Tyne and Wear - Newcastle International Airport
Please note locations may be subject to change
Anything Else
- You will be in a group of up to three participants for this experience
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
