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Helicopters Lessons Kent

Manston / Kent International Airport
REF: HELK20
Rated Based On 26 Reviews

• Take off from Kent International (Manston) Airport
• Helicopter flying in the heart of Kent!
• Great views for friends & family spectating
• Fly over Ramsgate & around the Kent coastal region
 
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What's Included

  • Trial flying lesson in a 2 or 4-seater helicopter
  • A pre-flight briefing to explain how the controls affect the helicopter
  • Tuition from an experienced and qualified pilot
  • Take control of the helicopter whilst airbourne
  • Choose a flight of  40 minutes or more for a chance to attempt the ultimate challenge of hovering!
  • Flight durations include start up to shut down time
  • Flight certificate as a momento of your day
  • Your trial lesson will count as flying time towards a pilot's licence

The Helicopters

  • 2 Seater - Robinson R22 - Designed for you and your instructor
  • 4 Seater - Robinson R44 - Allows a passenger to accompany you and experience the flight from the rear seat

What Can I Expect

Plenty of choice with these helicopter lessons in Kent with 20, 30, 40 and 60 minute flights in the two seater R22 Robinson chopper and 20 or 30 minute flights in the bigger four seat R44 helicopter to choose from. Whether they'd just like to 'have a go' in a helicopter or are seriously hooked on helis, these lessons in Kent offer something for everyone.

This helicopter lesson provider is an approved CAA Flight Training Organisation, based on Manston airport. Also known as Kent International Airport, it is known for the really long runway which is easily big enough for 747s to land and take off.

On the two-seater sessions it's be you and your instructor pilot, with one to one tuition bespoke to you. If you choose a lesson in the four seater helicopter, you can invite a friend or loved one to join you onboard as a passenger. For all flights you will enjoy a pre-flight briefing where you are shown all the controls. Once airborne, you will take the controls of the chopper yourself. Those on a 40 or 60 minute helicopter lesson will get to learn more about the classic manoeuvre of hovering.

Whichever experience you choose, these helicopter lessons in Kent are sure to please with excellent facilities for friends and family to get close to the take off and landing action too.

Availability

  • Flights are generally available 7 days a week, weather permitting
  • Dates and session times are subject to availability

Location

  • Manston / Kent International Airport near Ramsgate

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 14
  • Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Maximum weight 17 stone
  • All guests will need to provide photographic ID in order to fly

Spectators

  • Friends and family are very welcome to come and watch your departure and arrival
  • There are great views of the flying action from the lounge area

Anything Else

  • As this airport handles international passenger and freight flights there's always plenty to see from the air or ground
  • Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the onsite cafe

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 26

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 26 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
P goddard
Very good and easy too extend the voucher when I couldn’t use it during covid restrictions!
Rating: 5 stars
Tim H
6 stars out of 5 - An amazing experience!
Rating: 5 stars
Jacqueline Fowle
Had a fantastic time on a bright day flying over the Thanet coast. Must thank the instructor Mr Tho...
Rating: 5 stars
Claire Hayler
An absolutely fabulous experience, would definitely recommend!
Rating: 5 stars
Matt
Fantastic experience. I cannot recommend Polar Helicopters enough. Of the 30 minute introductory le...
Rating: 5 stars
Ian
Absolutely amazing experience. Great staff.
Rating: 5 stars
Carl Bridger
Great experience. Friendly staff. Luckily really close to home. No pressure to follow up or sign up...
Rating: 5 stars
Pavel Alimov
Amazing experience! Starting from a very friendly and hospitable staff finishing with the pilot him...
Rating: 5 stars
patrick
really enjoyed the experience only wish it was longer
Rating: 5 stars
Bridget
My helicopter experience was amazing. It was everything I expected & more. Staff was so lovely coul...
Rating: 5 stars
Geoff
A very, very good experience - Polar were professional and friendly and their approach helped make ...
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Sugden
An amazing experience including a free upgrade for additional person . Took control for most of th...
Rating: 5 stars
Paul Lawrence
Excellent flying experience: Instructor was excellent. Would definitely use this Helicopter School ...
Rating: 5 stars
Amy
Bought this for my boyfriends birthday, we both had an amazing experience! Our pilot was very frien...
Rating: 5 stars
sue wenham
Brought this for my mum who is 84 ,she loved it and wanted to stay all day up flying. I went along...
Rating: 5 stars
Andrina Barnes
Bought this for my husbands 60th birthday, he absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone,...
Rating: 5 stars
clo
Wonderful experience! First time for my husband he was speechless when he received the gift very sm...
Rating: 5 stars
clo
My husband and my two children loved it and my son can't wait til is older to have a go himself! F...
Rating: 5 stars
David Playfair
Well organised Flight, Everything was done to make the experience special. Will be taking further l...
Rating: 5 stars
Kevin
The staff were very pleasant and professional and made us feel very welcome and safe. The flight wa...
Rating: 5 stars
Chris Lea,
I bought a helicopter lesson for my brother in law at Manston Airport, Kent. With the rest of us wa...
Rating: 5 stars
Lorna Cooke
This Helicopter centre was an efficient and very friendly outfit. My instructor was excellent, ver...
Rating: 5 stars
Mary Davis
The staff were very friendly and helpful both whilst booking and on the day of the experience. The ...
Rating: 5 stars
Customer Review from Feefo,
Service rating - excellent: Superb service from beginning to end. Very helpful when booking, phonec...
Rating: 5 stars
anthony giffin
brill brill brill going to buy a couple tickets for two sons.something they should not miss.was all...
Rating: 5 stars
Jim Whitehead
Great instructor, great location, great experience. Would definitely recommend it.