Lincolnshire helicopter lessons - flying out of Humberside International Airport! Originally an RAF base this busy little commercial airport is based at Kirmington in Lincolnshire and as well as operating scheduled and charter passenger flights and a cargo service there is this helicopter flying school - so expect a fun experience in busy skies!This school is a registered FTO (that's Flight Training Organisation) and has been dedicated to helicopter pilot training in Lincolnshire since 1996. Chief Flying Instructor Heather Sugden and team pride themselves on very professional standards and on each lesson you will learn a lot about how helicopters fly as well as having the thrill of getting your hands on the controls and actually flying the heli yourself.Once you've got clearance from Air Traffic Control you will take off from the helipad in front of the school's own 950m squared hangar. Of course the experience is treated like a proper lesson but there's still time for you to take in the 'wow' factor of actually being in a helicopter experiencing the agility and the ability to hover go vertically or even backwards in the chopper.The usual flight path on these Lincolnshire helicopter lessons sees you heading north towards the Humber Bridge - it's pretty easy to spot from the air as it's a 2220m long single-span suspension bridge across the Humber. Of course you will have time to take photos but don't forget you're there to learn how to fly a helicopter!
See the sights and fly on this London skyline helicopter lesson! Departing from Elstree Aerodrome this 40-minute flight gives you enough time to see a fair bit of the capital and have a lesson in flying the chopper yourself too. These skyline lessons over London are exclusive experiences for up to three people so that means you can invite two of your nearest and dearest to join you as passengers in this comfortable four seater helicopter. As nominated 'co-pilot' you'll be sitting up front next to your instructor pilot - and yes you'll have a set of flight controls in front of you too. Your experience starts on the ground with a full briefing including dual control protocol (there are procedures to follow as there's no auto-pilot!). A couple of photos next to the R44 and before you know it the rotors are turning you are cleared for take off and away you go. As the one sitting in the co-pilot's seat you'll be doing some 'spotting' (ie keeping an eye out for other aircraft in those busy London skies) just as a co-pilot would do. And of course your rear passengers will be lapping up the amazing views. But don't get too settled gazing out of the window you've got another job to do. It's time to fly this helicopter! It's pretty thrilling stuff being able to fly on what is quite possibly your first ever outing in a helicopter over the impressive London skyline. After taking off from Elstree you'll fly out into the surrounding area where you can take in the luscious Hertfordshire countryside before continuing your route over the Lea Valley Reservoirs and over to East London where iconic landmarks such as the Olympic Stadium and ArcelorMittal Orbit can be seen! Don't forget these London skyline helicopter lessons are exclusive to you as a group of three. And of course one nominated passenger will be sitting next to the pilot and will have the chance to take the controls. Who do you love enough to let have the front seat?
Fly a helicopter in Swansea! There are 20 30 or 60 minute lessons offered at this well-established helicopter training school in Wales. All sessions include a comprehensive 30 minute ground briefing where you will hear about techniques and safety as well as being able to pose your own questions.Based at Swansea Airport the company has been here since the early 1990s offering helicopter lessons flights and full training programmes. Originally known as RAF Fairwood Common Swansea Airport Maes Awyer Abertawe in Welsh is now a flourishing civil airport with an interesting mix of activities on site. Having a 1350m long concrete runway as well as an 857m asphalt runway means the airport is capable of handling all sorts of aircraft not just helicopters.On arrival you will be met and greeted by team. There are several fully qualified instructor pilots here including Captain Pat Newton who is head of training. They will all be only too pleased to be taking you for your inaugural flying session in one of the school's Robinson R22 helis - and don't forget the time in the air you clock today will count towards getting your helicopter licence too.To fly a helicopter in Swansea is a real joy as the airport is situated just west of the city on the beautiful Gower coastline. Although you'll be 'at the controls' for much of your time in the chopper you are sure to want to make the most of the views below too as you might very well pass over Mumbles Point Three Cliffs Cefn Sidan and Whiteford Point Lighthouse - all stunning from the air.
Soar over the Solent on these helicopter lessons! These helicopter flights operate out of Solent Airport in a superb setting. It's not often you can take off just yards away from the sea with amazing views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight included as an extra bonus. Solent Airport doesn't occupy this coveted location by chance. It opened way back in 1917 as a Royal Navy Air Station. That means it was an on-shore airfield for the Navy where everything from seaplane training and hovercraft testing to ground operation training took place. Over the years many many Naval Air Squadrons have been based here when it was known as HMS Daedalus. These helicopter flights make up just part of the General Aviation traffic seen at Solent Airport today. It's an important base in a strategic area as this has been designated an enterprise zone in light of the fact that Lee-on-Solent is becoming a bit of a global aerospace hub with various companies located on and around the airfield. That includes this helicopter school which was established in 2009 and has a branch operation at Lee-on-Solent. It's become a favourite base for the pilot instructors to fly out of as it really is quite unique. After all who wouldn't want to hover right over the Solent Waterway with the New Forest in one direction and bustling Portsmouth in the other? You'll see all of this and more from the air on your Solent helicopter lesson. But whilst the views will have you captivated this experience isn't just about looking it's about getting hands-on too. Once airborne and at the required altitude your instructor pilot will hand the controls over to you and you will be flying the chopper up around the local Solent area. Pretty impressive for a first-time flight in a chopper don't you think? And of course the longer the lesson the longer you get to hone your rotary skills and the further afield you'll venture around this wonderful corner of south Hampshire. With any luck the skies will be blue for your Solent helicopter lesson!
Chocks away for some very special flight training in Coventry! This experience combines a flight in a plane with a flight in a helicopter to give you double the airtime in two different aircraft. We call this the 'Plane and helicopter combo' and it's a winner!Ideal for aviation fans who love helicopters and aeroplanes this combined experience give you twice the fun the air. Rotary flight is an amazing thing. We're not going to try and explain how helicopters actually get into the air and then manage to hover skilfully but needless to say the first time you experience it it's pretty cool.Same with the aeroplane. It's so much different to the big commercial jet liners you normally board. These are much smaller light aircraft with just enough room for the two of you up front. So forget extra leg room seats you've got the best seats in the house - and the controls at your hands and feet too!These combo experiences aren't just passenger flights; they're lessons. After a ground briefing you'll receive in-flight tuition from your expert flight instructor. And once the take off has been taken care of you'll be asked if you fancy having a go at the controls. This is the moment you get to fly the aircraft. Keep a cool head stay alert and you will be the Captain of the airways above Coventry in both a two seater helicopter and a two seater light aircraft.What's more Coventry Airport is a great location for your flights as it's a well-established general and private aviation airport. Located just three miles south of the city centre you'll get great urban and country views combined too. And if you want to make a day of it make sure you pop into the Midland Air Museum which is also on site. It's filled with fascinating memorabilia and aircraft.We think this flight training at Coventry is a real find. By offering both a helicopter and aeroplane flight all wrapped up into one voucher you really do get to experience the best of both worlds when it comes to flying.
Discover the East Midlands from the air on these trial helicopter lessons in Loughborough! Just 10 miles from East Midlands Airport this low-key heli venue in the midst of the countryside near Loughborough is actually home to one of the largest helicopter operations in the UK.The centre which operates out of extensive farmland in the village of Costock boasts an elevated position over the surrounding countryside and is easily spotted from the road by the windsock and large hangar. The company looks after lots of privately owned helicopters offering maintenance and operational services as well as pilot training charters and of course trial lessons.The main helicopters used for teaching are the Robinsons. These American-built choppers are the mainstay of the industry being robust reliable but easy to get to grips with as a beginner and with the added bonus of great views from the mainly glass cockpit. For these experiences they have the R22 two seater helicopter available for lessons.All trial helicopter lessons in Loughborough at this CAA approved school include a half hour ground brief in addition to your chosen flight duration. The whole session will be treated as a proper lesson so you will hear about the controls and principles of flight before being given maximum time at the controls yourself.
Helicopter lessons in Robinson R44 four seater choppers out of Bournemouth International Airport with a team of passionate instructors keen to get you at the controls!
A full assortment of Helicopter Lessons In Aberdeen! Just five miles outside the oil capital this privately owned and run helipad near Peterculter offers a whole host of helicopter trial lessons for you in both two and four seater training aircraft.Culter Helipad is well-placed close to the main Aberdeen Dyce airport and the city centre. The pad and grass runway was purpose-built by the helicopter school along with classrooms hangars an operations room and flight planning room too. You're likely to see a fair few different choppers here when you come as they maintain them for private owners and welcome visiting helicopters too.What makes these experiences excellent value for money is that fact that each lesson starts with an extensive ground briefing. Lasting around 30 minutes you will learn about the principles of flight have a look around the helicopter and get shown the controls - and all this before you've even get airborne.Once comfortable your helicopter lesson over Aberdeen starts proper. Listen to the whirr of the motors watch the pilot complete his pre-flight checks and then get ready for the amazing sensation of lifting gently off and into the air. Soon after you will be handed the controls of the chopper one at a time for height speed and direction as well as having a go at hovering - and don't worry it's a dual-controlled model you'll be flying!
Rotary fun for the pair of you on a helicopter flight for two! As you take a lesson your invitee rides in the helicopter as a passenger. And with the extra touch of a box of chocolates and a flute of bubbles included it all makes for one romantic helicopter ride for the two of you. These 30 minute experience helicopter flights for two are operated out of Elstree Aerodrome using a Robinson R44. It's a rather nifty four seater machine so there's plenty of room for both of you and the all-important instructor too which is quite convenient and pretty essential! So first things first. On arrival you'll meet your helicopter pilot host for this ride for two. This is a pretty buzzing aerodrome just on the cusp of the London skyline so there's aways a fair amount of take offs and landings going on. After a safety and technical ground briefing the two of you will then head out to the helipad to meet your R44. These are one of the world's most popular helis with a reputation for being robust reliable and easy to fly. If you've never flown in any type of helicopter before the two of you will be pretty excited pre-take off as final checks are done the rotor blades start turning. As soon as you get airborne you get an immediate visual on just where you are in the country. There's the busy M1 motorway. And just below you check out Hilford Park Reservoir. As your chopper turns you might find yourselves heading over the likes of the Warner Bros and Elstree studios. Then before you know it there's that London town on the horizon! Whilst your passenger is enjoying the local sights from your elevated look-out of the helicopter you're not just here for the ride - you're here to fly. And this is the moment you will be handed the controls. Savour the moment you turned from helicopter rider to helicopter driver - it's going to feel special that's for sure. Which is also why when you get back down on the ground there'll be a little presentation and a toast to the two of you. Time to crack open the box of chocs and sip the (non-alcoholic) fizz as a celebration of the day you both went on a helicopter flight for two from Elstree Aerodrome.
How about trying your hand at rotary flight with our helicopter lessons near London? Of course these very glam experiences aren't just about swanning around the skies in a fancy (and every expensive to run) Robinson helicopter these flights are also designed to give you an insight into what actually being at the controls of these sleek machines feels like. These one to one taster lessons give you plenty of time in the hot seat as 'captain' of your helicopter. Each session will follow a set syllabus just as though you were on your first lesson on the path to getting your licence with a pre-flight briefing and chat about safety. Once inside the chopper you'll be shown how the major control and power systems work before executing flight start up procedures. Rotors on circuit procedures done emergency drills covered - you are now ready. The rotors whirr into life and your flight begins as you gracefully lift off the ground into London airspace. Indeed this training school is based in Hertfordshire but when you're in the air you're literally just a few rotor blade rotations from London. As with all unfamiliar sensations for the first couple of minutes of your helicopter lessons you'll be getting adjusted to how it feels actually being in a moving chopper so the pilot will be nice and gentle with the machine. But then you'll soon be chomping at the bit to learn more about flying a heli. The pilot instructor will make sure you're ready for your very own slice of helicopter glory. The moment during your lesson when you hear 'You have control' that's when it's over to you to utter your first words as a budding pilot: 'I have control'. Time to enjoy the sheer fantastic feeling these heli flights give you! And another great thing about these helicopter lessons near London is that they take off from Elstree airfield one of the nearest helicopter teaching venues to the city and very easy to get to from all over the capital. Not that you'll be looking as you'll be too busy flying but you might also just catch some great views of the city landscape on the horizon from your panoramic glass cockpit in the Robinson!
Helicopter lessons out of Leeds heliport! Get your first taste of rotary aviation at this friendly helicopter training and charter service facility. You'll get to see the sights and have a go at the controls as you fly around the Leeds area and beyond. This training centre has both two seater and four seater helicopters available. The four seater is a Robinson R44 one of the most recognisable names in aviation and used by not just this Leeds school but many helicopter training centres around the world. It's a similar story with the two seater Robinson R22. It's the little sister to the R44 and just as popular with students. Now you know which helicopters make up the fleet here in Leeds you might be wondering where you'll go during your 30 minute or one-hour lesson? Well again that's the beauty of this location. You're pretty high up here in Leeds with the neighbouring Leeds Bradford International Airport sitting at 681ft above sea level (the highest in the UK!) so it's big panor...
Gasp at the gorgeousness of the coastline from the air on these helicopter flights over Cornwall! Based on the edge of Bodmin Moor you can look forward to top-notch tuition and great views covering all corners of the county on these hands-on experiences.The big advantage of being in a chopper is the fact that you can get from A to B really quickly yet you fly low enough to be able to make out everything. So whilst most of us are trundling along twisting and winding Cornish country roads (and probably getting stuck behind a caravan at some point) you'll be taking off vertically and whizzing away rather rapidly in your fancy heli!We are offering 20 30 and 60 minute flights from the operator's private base at a farm in St Breward. The location is just north of Bodmin itself and easily accessible from the A30 dual carriageway.The helicopter used for these flights is a Robinson R44 Raven II. These are very smart four seater machines that can handle all sorts of flying meaning that when they are not being flown on training sessions the R44 is very much at home doing everything from aerial photography assignments and heliporterage to remote sites to wedding transfers and VIP trips.As for your time in the helicopter you have the best of both worlds as you get to fly over some classic Cornish places from Padstow in the west and St Austell to the south or perhaps in-land over Colliford Lake and Liskeard. As well as all those very photogenic vistas you also have the chance to master the hover for yourself when you try out the controls of the chopper under the watchful eye of your fully qualified instructor pilot of course.In essence our helicopter flights in Cornwall combine the joys of discovering rotary flight and showing you how a helicopter works with looking out on some of the best looking little fishing villages the most golden sandy beaches those distinctive jagged headlands and the windswept Bodmin Moor too.
Learn all about rotary flight on these helicopter lessons in Coventry! Training takes place at this small and friendly helicopter school based out of Coventry Airport. Whether you're keen on becoming a heli pilot or just want to see what flying a chopper is all about we've got a voucher for you.We have a choice of flight durations available to suit all budgets. Our shortest experience is a circuit of the airfield lasting up to 12 minutes. We also offer 20 30 minutes and 40 minutesfor those who want to savour this experience and enjoy a bit more time in the air. During this taster flight in the two-seater training helicopter flying over the Coventry countryside you’ll be taken through all of the start-up procedures and get to witness the rather unusual ‘hover taxi’ to the departure area. Once in the air you will be given the opportunity to take control of the helicopter and experience what it is really like to fly one of these remarkable machines! Upon return to the airfield you will proceed to the helicopter training area and will be shown how to hover the helicopter (its not as easy as it looks!) All experiences are programmed on a bespoke basis at your convenience. All training in the helicopter is on a one-to-one basis with your pilot instructor and is preceded by a 30-minute ground briefing.You'll be flying the tried and trusted Robinson R22 for these helicopter lessons and aircraft which has trained thousands of helicopter pilots over the years.
Take helicopter lessons in Sheffield and you'll be learning your rotary skills in amongst the big boys! This regional airport handles hundreds of thousands of passengers each year but is also home to the airfield's only helicopter school offering flights over the Sheffield area and beyond.Doncaster Sheffield International Airport formerly known as Robin Hood Airport is steeped in aviation history and is a fascinating place. Formerly RAF Finningley the airport was a designated long-range nuclear bomber base. You can still see the evidence of all its military importance with the five very huge Cold War hangars that housed Vulcan bombers. This is also the reason why the runway measuring up at an impressive 2.8km is so long. All that means that Robin Hood airport can accept all manner of flights from wide-bodied jet liners to the Space Shuttle. Yes you did read that correctly. Doncaster Sheffield's airport was designated as an emergency NASA landing site. Let's just hope you won't be delayed by any errant spacecraft on your helicopter lesson! Hosting your day and flying the flag for rotary aviation is Captain Matt Rake who has many many years of experience as both a commercial helicopter pilot and flying instructor. He's flown all sorts of different choppers from Air Ambulances in the Middle East to off-shore oil rig flights over the North Sea. Now he is based here in Doncaster Sheffield at this fabulous facility and he loves nothing more than to introduce newbies to the wonderful world of helicopter flying. Friendly professional and enthusiastic you're sure to have fun with Matt and the team as you soar over the sights of Sheffield with you at the controls of the heli. We're offering a full range of helicopter lessons out of Doncaster Sheffield Airport in both two seater R22 and four seater R44 Robinson choppers. Take your pick and get airborne!