30 Minute Helicopter Flight in Gloucestershire

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30 mins

1 person

Valid for 12 months

Cheltenham - Gloucestershire

£230

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Overview

Come to Gloucestershire Airport for an exciting helicopter flight over the surrounding countryside. Meet the pilot on the ground who will give a brief on safety and flying techniques before boarding. Then climb into a dual-controlled training helicopter which will immediately impress with its vertical take-off. These craft are incredibly manoeuvrable and can turn on a pin forward, backward or sideways. At the pilot's discretion, confident learners can take over the controls, to really understand what it's like to command a flying machine.

In a Nutshell

Expert instruction from a qualified pilot
Backwards, forwards, sideways, hovering
Take the controls and pilot the helicopter
Flying time can count towards a Private Pilot's Licence

Key Info

Availability Description
Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year, excluding Christmas Day. Weekends are particularly busy, please book at least four weeks in advance.
Participant Guidelines
Minimum age is 12. Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be required to sign a consent form. Minimum height is 5'. Maximum weight is 16 stone (102kg).
Weather
Helicopter flying is weather dependent, mainly due to wind speeds and cloud cover. It is CRUCIAL that you call for a weather check. For morning bookings call the venue the day before. For afternoon/evening bookings call on the day before setting out.
Duration
The time spent in the helicopter is around 30 minutes from engines-on to engines-off. This includes warm-up, take-off and landing.
Numbers on the Day
Briefings may be shared. The flight is held one a one-to-one basis with the instructor.
Dress Code
Please bear in mind that the cockpit can get quite warm and dress accordingly. Sunglasses are recommended all year round.
Other Info
All our vouchers are fully flexible and can be redeemed against our huge range of experiences. Flying time can count towards a Private Pilot's Licence. To qualify for a PPL you need a minimum of 45 hours dual-control flying, of which at least 10 hours must be solo flying.