You and your family member, friend or loved one will have the opportunity to have the most comprehensive helicopter flying lesson there is, covering both flying, navigation and observation over a total of three flights each! Available to book at a special selection of UK wide venues, including Sandown Airport on the Isle of Wight and Manchester City Airport amongst others. Under the guidance and tutelage of an expert and fully trained helicopter pilot, you'll get three chances to see what it takes to fly a helicopter over three flights. The first of these will cover and see you master the basics of controlling and flying the helicopter. On the second flight, you'll learn about the complicated art of both navigating and observing - both of which you sometimes have to do at the same time! Both of you will also receive a student's notebook, which covers the key information, theories and challenges when it comes to successfully piloting a helicopter, as well as an individual log book that will allow you to book further flights if you so wish to. And best of all, the experience will also count towards you obtaining your PPL-H (Private Pilot's Licence for Helicopters). So for those who are looking to learn to pilot a helicopter together, this experience is a great place to start!
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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 & 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
Availability
- Selected weekend dates throughout the year
- Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
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
- 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
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
