Helicopter Lessons in Surrey
Superb one to one helicopter lessons in Surrey. This centre has been teaching since the mid 1980s and today uses Robinson R22 choppers, generally regarded as the best machines to learn in.
Whether you choose a 30 or 60 minute helicopter voucher, you will benefit from an extended briefing on the ground before you get airborne. This means you'll make an inspection tour of the Robinson heli and familiarise yourself with the instruments and controls of the chopper before taking off.
Once airborne, your instructor will hand you the controls, so for a while you will get to know exactly how it feels to be learning to fly a helicopter as you soar above the Surrey hills in your first helicopter lesson. And if you're serious about it, the time you spend up in the air can count towards any further instruction you decide to follow to gain your licence so if this sounds appealing to you check out our '
Learn to fly a helicopter ' section for more information.
Experience Summary: 30/30 experiences include a half hour pre flight briefing, 30 minutes hands on flying time, a personalised certificate and temporary log book to keep as a reminder of your flight. Alternative helicopter experiences throughout the UK can be found on our main
helicopter lessons page.
60/60 experiences include a more detailed 60 minute ground briefing and an extended flight time of 60 minutes, log book and certificate.
On both experiences you'll be shown the capabilities of the aircraft along with an explanation of how it can fly in any direction and even hover. Your instructor will guide you through the basics of controlling the helicopter and will even let you have a go at hovering on the spot!
Availability: Lessons take place on most weekdays and weekends throughout the year (not Mondays and Tuesdays).
Location: Blackbushe Airport near Camberley on the Surrey/Hampshire border. Aldershot, Farnborough, Bracknell, Reading and Basingstoke are all within easy reach with good access from J4A of the M3.
Requirements: Maximum weight is 17 stone, minimum age is 14, minimum height is 4'6". Quoted flight times are from engine start up to shut down.
Spectators and Facilities: Spectators are welcome to come and watch at this Surrey venue, there's free parking on site as well as an airport cafe. The flying school has a comfortable indoor lounge with great views of the helipad. No passengers are allowed as 2 seater Robinson R22 helicopters are used.