Extended Helicopter Lesson
Overview
Helicopter flying is an unusual and exciting sensation that everyone should experience. Board your aircraft and zoom through the clouds in this superb piece of technology.
Your flying lesson will allow you to achieve hands-on experience of the only aircraft that goes backwards and sideways as well as forwards. You will be guided by a Civil Aviation Authority qualified instructor throughout.
- SKU
- PHELCE
- Locations
- 11 in the UK
- People
- For 1
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 5.0 (19)
What's Included
- One-to-one training from a CAA licensed instructor in a two-seater aircraft
- Introductory briefing on helicopter controls and safety
- One flight of 40 to 60 minutes
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
Upon arrival at your chosen airfield you will be greeted by your pilot and receive a briefing before the flight of approximately 40 to 60 minutes. This will cover safety, and an introduction to some of the controls. Then it’s off to the helicopter to climb aboard and strap in.
Once your instructor has got the helicopter in the air you will be allowed to take the controls, and will be guided through your flight. Your instructor though, will land the aircraft to ensure a smooth grounding.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 14
- Minimum height: 5ft
- Maximum height: 6ft 2in
- Maximum weight: 14 to 18 stone (depending on location and helicopter)
- The above are only guidelines and may differ by location. Please check at the time of booking
- You should not take part if you suffer from epilepsy, vertigo or are pregnant
- Spectators are welcome but views may be limited. Kindly note that depending on the location there may be a maximum number of spectators permitted, please check at the time of booking
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
Helicopter flying lessons take place all year round and are normally available on any day of the week depending on location.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
You should allow approximately 1 hour 30 minutes for the whole experience. The flight, from taxi to landing, will last approximately 40 to 60 minutes, depending on location.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
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Stavros
26/12/2019
Fantastic Birthday present
A very good/enjoyable first time flight at the controls of a helicopter, made all the better by my instructor. A happy and polite guy, always chatting and putting me at ease. He let me fly for the majority of the trip, asking if there was anywhere I particularly wanted to fly over. I would highly recommend this helicopter experience @ Nwcl Airport!
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Chris
23/08/2019
Thoroughly enjoyable experience!
I had never done anything like this before, so I was a bit nervous, but I was greeted and made to feel completely at ease. I was led through the controls, etc. and when we took to the air, I was enthralled by the experience. I was allowed to control the joystick and foot pedals, while being supervised by a very competent and professional pilot. We were in the air for about an hour, and was even allowed to try my hand at hovering. It was a fantastic day, and I would thoroughly recommend!
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Mark
25/06/2019
Helicopter ride
Great day at Headcorn aero drone.The views were amazing highly recommend it to all thanks Thurston helicopters
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Richard
06/05/2019
An awesome experience
I've wanted to have the chance to fly a helicopter all my life and this was a fantastic birthday gift. The team at Heli Air Ltd were fantastic and very professional. I got some 'proper' flying time, not just a cursory go at the controls and it really made me want to look into getting my license. Heavily, Heavily recommended.
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Teddy
22/04/2019
Fabulous
What an amazing time. I was taken over my house which was awesome! The flight was really interesting and trying to hover just before landing was a great challenge - not easy! Everyone was really friendly, welcoming to the whole family, and the instructor was great. Thanks very much!
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simon gillingham
22/04/2019
Extended Helicopter lesson
I had a brilliant instructor (Harry) at Staverton airport, and I had a fantastic time. I thought we would use up the hour with a long briefing and prefight checks etc before the flight, but after a quick brief and the aircraft had already had its pre flight, we were in the air pretty soon. If only if I had Richards Branson' money, I would buy one tomorrow!!!
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Joe
18/02/2019
Amazing
This was the most amazing thing I have ever done. Big thanks to my instructor Candia she was brilliant very informative and skilful. This experience will stay with me forever and would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in flying.
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June
16/02/2019
Great experience at Headcorn
No doubt helped by perfect weather - clear blue skies and sunshine after days and days of February grey - but the whole experience was wonderful. Everything was clearly explained and I felt completely confident in taking the controls, knowing that assistance was there immediately I got too heavy-handed! I was having so much fun I even declined the opportunity to take photos - the memory is etched well enough for me. I have new respect for helicopter pilots, it's not easy! Expensive, but worth it
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Spencer
17/12/2018
Absolutely amazing
This was one of my dreams come true. It was amazing. I never thought I could fly a helicopter. the instructor was incredible and very friendly. All staff were so friendly and welcoming I would thoroughly recommend this experience to everybody. Thank you so much
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James Turner
22/07/2018
Loved the experience
Couldn’t recommend the experience at Helicentre Manchester high enough! The pilot running it was very friendly I don’t have a negative thing to say about him!
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Ben Phillips
09/04/2018
first lesson
My wife bought me an extended lesson for my 40th last year and i must say it was a great experience from start to finish. Very friendly and welcoming staff so i was made to feel at ease from the start. Easy to find and facilities were at a much higher standard than i expected. The helicopter was a little snug but comfortable enough and fun to fly in. I would highly recommend HeliAir Wellesbourne.
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Huggy
06/09/2017
Fantastic
A great trip, good instructor, I want to do fly helicopters now!
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trevor smith
28/08/2017
Mr
Excellent event start to finish! Booking was easy, setting the time and date was easy, instructions to the heli-field were simple and accurate and the people there were friendly and professional. The flight was great with good instruction and lasted 40 mins, an all round excellent experience.
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Darragh
15/08/2017
Really enjoyable
Had a lovely time - the instructor was sensible, calm and very patient. It's a lot harder than it looks, but he had me controlling the helicopter one set of controls at a time and there was a full 45-min flight inlcuded.
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Gary
23/04/2017
Good fun great time
Had great fun was exciting every one was very friendly
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Christine
08/04/2017
Fabulous experience
The extended helicopter lesson was great fun but more importantly it was delivered in a thoroughly professional way. Everything was carefully explained and geared towards the comfort of the recipient. Choice was given as to the area to fly over and the tuition was clear and encouraging. Would recommend this experience wholeheartedly.
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Ophelia
19/07/2016
Helicopter experience
It was really lovely, professional and organized and my pilot who was with me was so patient and made my trip so exciting. Would recommend to all.
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Ophelia
17/07/2016
Extended Helicopter Lesson
Fantastic
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Nickisnotmyname
10/06/2016
What an exhilarating experience
From the moment we (my elder son - taking photos and I) were greeted to the moment we left, the experience was superb. The theory and then the hour long flight could not be faulted. Mind you, it is very far from easy to get a helicopter hovering without a continuous cycle of over-correcting! we flew a long route over Northampton to look at a location I know, plus Althorp park etc. Unreservedly recommended :)
Locations
Locations shown shouldn't be used for route planning
West Midlands
- Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
- Coventry, Warwickshire
- Leominster, Herefordshire
South West
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
South East
- Marlow, Buckinghamshire
- Headcorn, Kent
North West
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
East Midlands
- Sywell, Northamptonshire
- Loughborough, Nottinghamshire
Wales
- Powys, Wales
North East
- Newcastle, Tyne & Wear