Learn how to become a helicopter ace with this Helicopter Pilot Day! Available at seven different venues nationwide, this very special offer will see you noseying around the hangars, learning fascinating facts about choppers and enjoying a 20 minute helicopter lesson.

If you've ever dreamt of being a helicopter pilot, this is the day for you. It starts off with a welcome over a tea or coffee, followed by a briefing from a CAA licensed helicopter pilot instructor. Then it's time for the aerial action with a 20 minute personal helicopter lesson with just you and the pilot. You''ll learn how to hover, achieve forward flight and experience the manoeuvrability of a helicopter.

Back down on terra firma, you and your fellow would-be helicopter pilots take a break for lunch, before you get taken on a behind the scenes tour of the hangars. Your instructor pilot will host the tour and talk about different types and uses of helicopters - for example, did you know there are both piston-engined and turbine engined helis?

After all that excitement airside your helicopter pilot day ends with an informative talk on life as a commercial helicopter pilot and how to get your licence, whether to earn a living with it or as a hobby. There'll also be time for questions, making this the perfect gift for any helicopter enthusiast who would appreciate getting a real hands on insight into the industry.

- Welcome with tea or coffee
- Intro and briefing from your CAA helicopter pilot instructor host
- A 20 minute personal helicopter lesson
- Buffet lunch
- Tour of the aircraft hangar(s)
- Closing talk on helicopter types, getting your licence etc
- Helicopter pilot notes for all participants
- You will be part of a small group of up to eight on the day
- Helicopter lesson is taken on a one to one basis
- Allow four hours at the venue


- On selected weekdays and Saturdays throughout the year


- Buckinghamshire, nr Denham
- Buckinghamshire, Wycombe Airpark 
- Fife
- Aberdeen (Culter)
- Nottingham
- Powys, nr Welshpool
- Hampshire, nr Thruxton
- Warwickshire, nr Wellesbourne


- Minimum age for this helicopter pilot day is 12
- Under 16s need to be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Maximum height is 6'6"
- Maximum weight limit is 17 stone
- You will need to present a form of valid ID with a photograph on the day


- Spectators can come along, but will not be able to join in the tours etc
- Facilities may vary at venues, but there will usually be a clubhouse, toilets and refreshments