Helicopter Experience Wales
Take your helicopter trial flight in Wales and you will be in for an aerial treat. Not only will you have the chance to be in control of the chopper, you will be getting a birds eye view of some of the most beautiful scenery in Wales - from Powis Castle to the Severn Valley.
All experiences start with a full 30 minute ground briefing. After that, it's your choice of a 30, 40 or 60 minute helicopter trial at this school which, as a fully licensed Flight Training organisation (FTO) and type rating training organisation (TRTO), is proud to offer some of the best helicopter lesson instructors in Wales.
Both the 30 and 60 minute helicopter experiences give you plenty of time to sample rotary flight and the controls. The 40 minute experience includes a 'air raising' thrill ride at the end of your helicopter lesson, with the pilot spending a few minutes showing you just what these engineering masterpieces are capable of in the air, so hold on tight, you're in for a few heli manoeuvres!
Experience Summary: All experiences include a 30 minute ground briefing followed by your selected flight time (measured from start up to shut down) where you will have the opportunity to take the controls. You'll be accompanied by a fully qualified helicopter instructor. The 40 minute experience follows a similar format but also includes a thrilling 10 minute demonstration of the helicopters agility and manoeuvrability.
Availability: Flights are usually available on most weekdays and weekends (not Mondays). IntotheBlue has a choice of alternative helicopter experiences on our main
helicopter lessons page and for the more serious wannabe pilots, a '
learn to fly a helicopter ' course too!.
Location: Mid Wales Airport, Welshpool close to the Welsh border.
Requirements: Minimum age 14 years, maximum weight 16 stone.
Spectators and Facilities: Spectators are welcome to come and watch, there is a Cafe open at weekends offering hot drinks and bacon butties.