The Experience
Your Helicopter lesson experience in Greater London will allow you to take control of a helicopter for the 21st century whilst surveying the surroundings around you! You'll begin with a pre-flight briefing by a knowledgeable accomplished instructor. After recieving guidance you will pilot the Cabri G2, taking flight and navigating the vast sky. This Helicopter Lesson is a great step on the path of becoming a qualified pilot and is a lesson you'll never forget.
Your Helicopter Lesson includes:
30 minute flight where you will have control of the Helicopter
A pre-flight briefing by an experienced instructor
You’ll learn in a Guimbal Cabri G2 - Designed by a former Eurocopter engineer the Cabri G2 is a two-seated, three-bladed, pistoned-engined, supermodel of the helicopter world
Shown briefly how the major aircraft control and power systems work
Start-up and shut down procedures
Opportunity to handle the controls and fly the helicopter yourself
Certificate awarded upon landing and time flown can be logged
Personalised photographs and In-flight recording can be purchased on the day.
A full post-flight debrief where all your questions will be answered
Vital Information
For health and safety reasons, you must be able to speak and understand English.
The maximum weight limit per person is 20 stone (127kg) and maximum Pilot Height is 7' / 213cm. Minimum Pilot Age is 10 years (adult supervision required for under 16s on airfield premises) Minimum Height 4’6” / 140cm. You will be given a start time. We respectively request you arrive 15 minutes before your start time. In the event of delay, failure to arrive within 30 minutes of this time will invalidate your voucher as we will be unable to fly you!) Lesson flight times may vary and are only approximate. Flights at the weekend are subject to restrictions.
Please ensure you have not consumed any alcohol for at least 24 hours before your lesson. If we suspect you have, then we reserve the right to refuse you on board the aircraft. Pre-bookings are required and subject to availability. We require a notice period of 7 days for rescheduling, or vouchers will be considered used.
Due to health and safety reasons you are required to be able to get in and out of the helicopter unaided.
The Weather
We reserve the right to postpone any lesson in the event of poor weather, Air Traffic restrictions, and circumstances beyond their control or other safety related issue.
Session Length
Your Helicopter Flight Lesson will last 60 minutes. This includes 30 minutes Flight Time.
Numbers
This experience is for one person.
Spectators
It is lovely to bring a friend or family member to support you, but can we please ask that you limit it to no more than 4 people without our prior knowledge. There is an on site cafe where they can purchase snacks.
What To Wear
Comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (i.e. no flip flops or high heels!). Please keep in mind that the inside the cockpit can become very warm. Feel free to bring your sunglasses and to wear something colourful for your video & photographs!
Availability
Mon-Sat, during day time.
Location
Greater London
