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Helicopter Lessons

Get to grips with the basics of flight with a helicopter flying lesson. This breath-taking flying experience is the perfect introduction to aerial pursuits. Learn how to control a full-sized aircraft or hop aboard a nimble gyrocopter. Either way, memories will be made.

There's no better gift for an aspiring aviator. Make her Christmas this year or commemorate someone's 21st birthday with a truly memorable day out.

Learn to Pilot a Helicopter

Learn the basics of helicopter flying, starting with a safety briefing. Board the aircraft and watch as the instructor shows how to move in all directions, as well as how to hover. Stay focused as the pilot gives over control, using the techniques learnt earlier. Relish the view from above whilst gaining the skills needed to control a chopper. This time in the air even counts towards a private licence. Choose from 20, 30 and 60-minute sessions to satisfy the hunger for flight. Or, go for a tactical session that teaches more advanced techniques. Take control of the helicopter in an exhilarating hover challenge, putting newly learnt skills to the test. Got what it takes? Let's find out.

Gyrocopter Lessons

Head to new heights with a gyrocopter lesson. Smaller and featuring an open design, they're highly nimble. Feel the wind rush past as the pilot offers training. Then take command and enjoy the pure thrill of hurtling through the sky. Located in the idyllic Perthshire countryside, high-flyers soak up the stunning views of Scotland from a brand new perspective.

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Jude · 17-07-2024

Brilliant experience

My 70 th birthday present from my daughter. Flying a helicopter is challenging as each hand and foot is doing something different at the same time! Instructor was brilliant and for most of the flight I had control ( him on standby with dual controls of course) He gave me clear instructions and I felt confident. We had plenty of time in the air flying up around Tewkesbury and back. At the end I had several goes at 'hovering" on the edge of the airfield - which tests your concentration and coordination, but I was improving each time with the instructors guidance. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing, ground staff and instructor were all friendly, professional, and made sure it was a fun experience. My husband watched from the viewing area and was escorted onto the airfield at the end to take close up photos with the helicopter. I was given a certificate to say I had completed the challenge, a nice memento of a memorable time I would highly recommend Heli Air Gloucester
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Dan · 13-10-2024

What an experience!

A great experience, the instructor was fantastic! Although it is a group activity (I was with two others) you still got the chance to rotate so each person sat in the front of the helicopter. I would seriously recommend this experience.
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Chimp · 14-11-2025

Great

Lesson was fantastic however your process to get the voucher exchanged to a lesson was very difficult with no assistance was very poor
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Kev · 20-04-2024

Great experience

I had a fantastic experience at HeliAir. I would thoroughly recommend either a lesson or any other experience offered. Simon the Pilot and Simon in the main office were both knowledgeable and helpful.
45 Minute Helicopter Flying Lesson at Heli Air for One
Barni · 27-01-2026

Chelsea tour

Excellent
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