Helicopter Lessons

Yes! That’s the best part. Once you are safely airborne and at a steady hover or cruise, your instructor will hand control of the stick (known as the cyclic in heli-speak!) over to you so you can feel exactly how responsive a helicopter is. 

A 15-minute helicopter flight lesson comes in at less than £100. In the UK there are hundreds of helicopter training schools. We offer these lessons to give you a taste of what flying a helicopter is like. They're also a great way to see if you like it before forking out lots of money on pilot training

Most of our helicopter suppliers offer flights in both two seater and four seater helis. In the larger four seaters there are rear seats in the cabin and often (subject to your instructor pilot being in agreement) you can invite a passenger to fly with you in the rear seats. If not, we do have a whole range of helicopter rides and sightseeing tours you can book for as a passenger.

We offer flights that last between 15- and a 60-minutes. Actual flying time varies and some operators may include engine start up and shutdown in the flight times. Even on the shorter durations there will be time for you to take the controls and fly the chopper yourself. On the longer flights your lesson will follow the first part of the current aviation industry-standard helicopter pilot training syllabus.

Please read the policy of each individual helicopter flight school we have listed, but in general women in their third trimester should check with a medical professional before booking on the experience.

Flying in a helicopter is a very different sensation to flying in your typical commercial airliner. If you suffer from motion sickness generally, the chances are you might also suffer when riding in a helicopter. If you are in any doubt, please contact us.

Many of our helicopter schools use Robinson R22 and Guimbal Cabri G2s, which are both two-seater training helicopters. There's also the Robinson R44, which is a larger, four-seater. All are dual-controlled and are regarded as the most popular, stable and easy to fly helicopters used around the world for lessons and training.

Poor visibility due to fog, rain and high winds may postpone your lesson. If it does, check the school's policy on cancelled flights, but they will most likely postpone and rebook you for another slot.

Yes. Smaller two seaters have a weight limit of around 100kg and those more than 6ft3" will struggle to get in this type of helicopter. Limits are usually greater on the larger four seater aircraft. You will also need to be agile enough to climb into the cockpit.

As long as the pilot is OK with it, you are welcome to bring cameras on your flight. Some operators offer packages that include onboard footage. Friends and family can usually come out to the helicopter on the ground before your flight to take photos, then head to safe area to take pics or film your take off - and landing!