All aboard the executive chopper for thrilling London pleasure flights! Taking off from Stapleford Aerodrome you will enjoy a full half hour of flying time over the Thames where you'll be able to look down on all the capital's classic tourist attractions and gaze across the rooftops of the London skyline. You'll take to the skies in an AS355 twin-engine Squirrel helicopter. This Essex airbase is within the M25 so your flight path will usually take you alongside the M11. Passing the likes of the Bank of England print works (where they really do have a licence to print money!) and soaring over the Lea Valley you'll reach east London within just five minutes. Now that's what we call a commute! You'll then fly right over vibrant London in your heli starting with the likes of the Olympic Park the O2 Arena and the Isle of Dogs. As you pass round the towers of Canary Wharf see if you can spot Greenwich and the Cutty Sark on the other bank of the river. Now you're above the tourist heart of the capital. The landmarks come thick and fast with the likes of the Tower of London Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast then the Gherkin St Paul's Cathedral and the Shard as you continue to follow the Thames. Glance over to the South Bank and see if you can spot the Globe Theatre the Tate Modern and the OXO Tower. As you close in on the famous London Eye and the imposing Houses of Parliament at Westminster it's time to make a left turn and head back to base getting a great view of the Mall leading to Buckingham Palace as you go. What's really good about these London pleasure flights is the fact that you'll be flying at just 1000ft which is way lower than your typical commercial airline flight. That means you can see everything below in detail. Right down to the red London double decker buses crossing Westminster Bridge and people walking along the South Bank promenade. We reckon you should have the pleasure of seeing the capital from the air at least once in your life so go for it. Book your seat in the helicopter!
Be wowed on these Welsh coast sightseeing flights from Llanbedr! Fly over the gorgeous Gwynedd country and coastline in an executive helicopter departing from Llanbedr Airfield. You'll experience the thrill of riding in a heli combined with some of the best Welsh views you can get! We've got two itineraries for you to choose from. You can head off on the 15-minute 'Gold 'n' Beaches' tour or go for the 30-minute 'Coast Magic & Mountains' trip. Both are packed to the brim with wonderful landmarks and sights to see as you're between the Gwynedd coast and Snowdonia National Park for these flights. There's sure to be gold in them there Welsh hills as they say on the 'Gold 'n' Beaches' tour. Well there was. You'll soar over the former Clogau Gold Mine which has closed but still provides gold for wedding rings for members of the Royal family. It really does hark back to age of Wales's very own gold rush in the late 1800s around the Bontddu area. Then there are legends galore as you head to the coast. From tales of giants on Cadair Idris mountain to bottomless lakes this flight path over Gwynedd has it all not forgetting the lovely beaches. The 30-minute flight gives you more of the coast more of the mountains and more of the magic. Your extended sightseeing flight from Llanbedr will see you head to heart of the Snowdonia National Park - and if you get lucky the clouds might stay away from summit to give you a view of this famous 1035m peak. Keep your eyes open for all the country houses and castles too. From Dolwyddelan and Harlech it's incredible to see it all from your VIP seat in the chopper. As you fly over Blaenau Ffestiniog (the town famous for mining and it's heritage railway) see if you can spot Shell Island the picturesque peninsula that certainly lives up to its name before you land back at Llanbedr.
Silverstone sightseeing flights by helicopter - the VIP way to see the home of British Motor Racing! This duo of helicopter sightseeing tours will see you swooping over the Northamptonshire countryside taking in all the best sights. You'll be taking off in your executive Jet Ranger helicopter from Turweston Airfield. Situated just outside Brackley this is a really smart airfield with the imposing modern glass-fronted tower building overlooking the lake housing the cafe control tower and operations. As soon as you get airborne in the helicopter you'll see that this part of Northamptonshire really is the heart of motorsport as you make a beeline for Silverstone. This is the race circuit that hosts big name motoring events such as the British F1 Grand Prix and Moto GP. Looking down on the whole set up you'll see just how enormous it is. Capable of welcoming up to 150 000 spectators it is vast. You might not know that Silverstone is actually made up of several different circuits - and you'll clearly see them all from your privileged vantage point in the helicopter. Beyond the Silverstone circuit there's still so much more to see in Northamptonshire by helicopter. From the winding River Ouse and pretty little villages to rally schools and the ancient route that is the A5 (it SO has that typical Roman straightness when seen from above!) it's a fascinating route you'll be flying. If you opt for the 15-minute heli tour you'll get a good look at the whole Silverstone area as well as flying around the exclusive Stowe School an impressive Grade I listed building set in acres of lovely countryside adjacent to the National Trust's Stowe Gardens. We highly recommend opting for the longer 30-minute sightseeing flight which takes you beyond Silverstone and Stowe to fly over the likes of 16th Century Castle Ashby House and Althorp Estate. The family seat of the Spencer family the extensive gardens include the Princess of Wales's Island on a small oval lake Diana's last resting place. Seats for both Silverstone helicopter tours are available to book online individually or you can get a group of four of you together to book the 15-minute tour on an exclusive basis which means it's just the four of you in the chopper. A superb treat that actually works out cheaper!
There's so much to see on these pleasure flights in North Wales! Climb aboard the helicopter and take to the skies to explore the stunning Welsh county of Gwynedd from the air. We are offering a range of helicopter sightseeing tours to suit all budgets. The departure point for these aerial tours is Caernarfon Airport. Situated right on the edge of the shoreline at Dinas Dinlle it's a wonderful place to fly from. As soon as the helicopter is airborne you're treated to superb views all round. From crashing waves on the Irish Sea to summits of the Snowdonia hills looking down on you. As this corner of North Wales is literally packed to gills with historic sights landmarks and natural wonders we haven't got the space to list them all here but take it from us you'll be constantly spotting things out of the window of your chopper as you fly. We currently have three different tour routes on offer for you. If you want to concentrate on North Wales's finest and largest castle the Caerna...
Shining very brightly is this Pearl of Dorset sightseeing flight! Hop aboard the helicopter and head along the Dorset coastline to Lyme Regis the lovely seaside town famous for fossils and films that's affectionately known as the Pearl of Dorset. It's a lovely place and the journey to get there is pretty impressive too! Your rendezvous point for these helicopter tours is at a farm just outside Bridport. With Jersey cows grazing homemade ice cream on sale in the farm shop and acres of rolling Dorset countryside all around the take off is as pretty as a picture. Once airborne you'll be taking a westerly direction over West Bay and along the coastline. Between Seatown and Charmouth the coastline is pretty wild and spectacular with it. Golden Cap is typical of the area with its golden-topped cliffs dropping down to the sea. Neighbouring Charmouth is as charming as you'd imagine with beach huts and golden sands. Swooping in over Lyme Regis in your helicopter it's pretty clear why the town is the Pearl of Dorset. Historic shopfronts and buildings on the steep little High Street run down to the beach and the harbour. And there's the famous Cobb which will take you back to John Fowles's 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'. The book was set in Lyme Regis and parts of the film were shot here too. Nature lovers will adore flying over Monmouth Beach and Chippel Bay where even from 1000ft in the air you'll be able to see families fossil hunting. This whole area is filled with walking trails and fossil finds. Getting to see it all from the air give you the chance to observe it all from a very different angle - and it's a true delight. Your Pearl of Dorset sightseeing flights lasts around 15-minutes and covers over 25 miles of this historic coastline. Taking a camera is an absolute must so you can capture those lovely Dorset panoramas and vistas from your prime viewing position in the helicopter.