Hovering in a helicopter for the first time is a unique and thrilling sensation. You get hands-on experience of the only flying machine that goes backwards and sideways as well as forwards.? Guided by a CAA qualified instructor, you will also be assessed for your potential to become a helicopter pilot.? Your flying counts towards a helicopter Pilot?s license.

Whats Included:

• One to one training from a CAA licensed instructor
• Introductory briefing on helicopter controls and safety
• One flight of 20-25 minutes in a 2-seater helicopter during which the student takes the controls
• Total lesson time approx 40-60 minutes
• Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher and message card
• PA cover to a value of ?50,000 plus cancellation indemnity

Explorer: As above but:

• A 40-60 minute lesson

What happens on the day:

Your helicopter lesson starts with a briefing from your instructor before the flight. This will cover safety, and an introduction to some of the controls.? Once in the helicopter, your flight starts from the time the engine turns over.? You will be given headphones so that you can hear conversations between your instructor and air traffic control, and so that you can talk with your instructor.? In the air, you will be able to take the controls but your pilot will generally undertake the take-off and landing.?

Need to know:

• Minimum Age: 12 (under 18?s need parental/guardian consent)
• Minimum Height: 4?10? (147cms)
• Maximum Height: 6'4? (193cms)
• Maximum Weight:?14 to 18 stone
• Height and weight restrictions may vary depending on location
• Fitness/medical conditions: You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft.
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to venue.

How it works:

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we?ll send a gift pack to you or directly to the recipient. A voucher and booking information will be included in the pack so you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Locations:

?	Introductory	Extended
Bedfordshire - Cranfield
Buckinghamshire - Marlow
Cambridgeshire - Conington
Cumbria - Carlisle		?
Gloucestershire - Cheltenham
Hampshire - Andover
Kent - Headcorn
Lancashire - Blackpool
Leicestershire - Loughborough
Merseyside - Liverpool
Middlesex - Uxbridge
Norfolk - Norwich		?
Northamptonshire - Sywell		?
Nottinghamshire - Nottingham
Scotland - Aberdeen
Staffordshire - Burton on Trent
Tyne & Wear - Newcastle		?
Wales - Powys
Wales - Swansea		?
Warwickshire - Wellesbourne
West Sussex - Shoreham		?
(Introductory) Introductory Helicopter Lesson (Extended) Extended Helicopter Lesson

Please note all locations are correct at current time but may change or be withdrawn for reasons beyond our control.