Prepare for an unforgettable adventure exploring sporting venues, castles, and country houses on our exclusive Sightseeing Tours of Nottingham! Departing from Nottingham Heliport, you'll embark on an exhilarating ride in an executive helicopter, treating yourself to stunning aerial views of Notts.
During the five-minute pleasure flight, you'll step aboard the luxurious exec chopper, don your personal intercom headset, and secure yourself for an extraordinary experience. As you ascend vertically into the air, the sheer thrill is indescribable. The excitement continues as you speed over the countryside around the airport at up to 100mph, just 1000ft off the ground - making this the ideal choice for a first heli trip.
The sightseeing tour of Nottingham begins with a comprehensive safety briefing on the ground, where you'll meet your experienced helicopter pilot and get acquainted with the helicopter you'll be flying in. Once airborne, the pilot will point out all the prominent features and buildings, offering a fresh and captivating perspective of Nottingham from above, even for those familiar with the area.
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Overview
- Heli tours from Nottingham Heliport
- 5 Minute Pleasure Flight
- From taster rides to full city tours
- See all the sights of Nottingham from 1000ft
- Friends and family can watch the take off and landing
What's Included
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Flights are generally taken in a Bell Jet Ranger (4 seater) helicopter, Bell Long Ranger (6 seater) helicopters are occasionally used.
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Pleasure flights: 6 miles (approx 5 minutes)
Suitable For
- Minimum age six
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Maximum weight limit is 15 stone
- Maximum height is 6ft 3ins
Availability
- Selected weekends from March to October
- From Nottingham Heliport
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Height: 192.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to watch the take off and landing
Anything Else
- 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 weight at the time of booking an experience. If weight varies between the time of initial booking and 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 flight, and if a disparity exists between the weight disclosed and the actual weight (within reason), the passenger may be eligible to fly
- 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
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:
- 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 remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual, as long as the combined total listed above is not exceeded. However, a total individual weight of 21.5 stone cannot be exceeded
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
