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60 Minute Helicopter Lessons Nationwide

Nationwide Locations
REF: HEL60N
Rated Based On 9 Reviews

  • 60-mins learning to fly a helicopter
  • Departure points nationwide
  • Minimum age for heli flights is 14 yrs old
  • Have a go at flying the chopper yourself

What's Included

  • 60-minute trial flying lesson in a two-seater helicopter
  • Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
  • Introduction to the principles of helicopter flight
  • Opportunity to take the controls during your flight
  • Complimentary premium gift packaging from Into The Blue

What Can I Expect

Our 60-minute helicopter flying lesson voucher - valid for all the locations listed! Fly a helicopter for 60 minutes at your choice of location with these flexible vouchers. No need to choose now, you pick your location when booking your slot.

With these one-hour lessons, you'll have plenty of time to really get to grips with how these things actually fly and stay in the air. Technically-speaking, you'll be exploring the foundation flying manoeuvres such as hovering, lifting off and (eventually) level flight.

Before climbing in the cockpit for your first foray into flying a helicopter, there's the all important air safety briefing. Listen carefully, as once airborne after the take off, it's over to you to actually fly the two seater helicopter. Adjust the trim and control the rotor blades to gain altitude and there you go, you're flying! Isn't it an amazing feeling?!

Helicopters are capable of cruising speeds of around 100mph. They can go backwards and even hover on the spot too, making them one of the most exciting and thrilling ways to get airborne. No wonder humans have always wanted to fly. Helicopters are, we reckon, the most agile form of flight too. 

A lesson in a helicopter is a total 'must do' for anyone who's keen on aviation - and even those who want to make their first steps towards formally starting helicopter flight training. All of these lesson locations offer one-to-one training with qualified instructor pilots. Y ou'll learn lots during these trial lessons. From how to coordinate pitch and power, using throttle and power changes to execute smooth banked turns and taking off vertically. 

We think the skills needed to fly a helicopter are  a bit like rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time - it's all a question of control, coordination and concentration!

If these countrywide 60-minute helicopter lessons aren't for you, we also have  sightseeing helicopter rides  for those a little less brave and who just want a taste of the sensation of flying in a heli!

When Is It Available

  • Weekdays and weekends throughout they year
  • Specific days are subject to availability and weather conditions at your chosen location

Location

  • East Sussex  Brighton City Airport
  • Kent  Manston/Kent International Airport
  • Nottinghamshire  Nottingham Heliport, Nottingham
  • Suffolk  Beccles - Beccles Aerodrome
  • Wales  Mid Wales Airport Powys
  • West Yorkshire  Leeds Heliport, Leeds

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 14
  • Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Height restrictions: minimum 4ft 6ins, maximum 6ft ins
  • Maximum weight limit is 16 stone (17 stone at Nottingham - Heliport)

Spectators

  • Spectators are always welcome to come and watch
  • Even if you can't see all of the helicopter flight excitement, there should be time to take photos and see the take off and landing
  • Facilities at venues vary, but most offer a clubhouse with toilets and a designated viewing area
60-minute Helicopter Lessons Nationwide Venues
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Reviews

4 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 4
Total Reviews: 9

Find out what other customers think of the experience

 

Reviews

  based on 9 reviews

Rating: 4 stars
Mariano
Amazing experience, Rhys was a great instructor. We had an amazing flight around the Ramsgate a...
Rating: 4 stars
Mervyn Weaver
Overall, the flight we took was quite an experience. After an introduction to the aircraft, we set ...
Rating: 4 stars
Jerry Thompson
Great day out at Shoreham. James was an excellent instructor. Saw so many things that I didn't know...
Rating: 4 stars
John Bailey
Great day out.Great instructor.Great flight and great weather what a day.
Rating: 4 stars
Dave Williams
I got this experience as a birthday present from my partner, and the Heli school were excellent! Th...
Rating: 4 stars
Justin Hayward
I lucked out with the weather - blue sky with a few white clouds. But this experience would have be...
Rating: 4 stars
E. Reynolds
"I surprised my partner with a gift voucher for a lesson on his 30th birthday, and he said the less...
Rating: 4 stars
Customer Review from Feefo,
Service rating - excellent: Great choice, must be something for everyone. I had a query on line, ra...
Rating: 4 stars
Ken Chappell, Debbie, Chris and Jamie
My wife Debbie went on her 60 minute helicopter lesson that I bought her for her birthday in March....
 

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