Insight To Becoming A Helicopter Pilot For One

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About the experience

Take your first step towards obtaining your Helicopter Pilot's Licence by experiencing this unique introductory package, which includes a lesson in a two seater training helicopter. As part of your Helicopter Pilot Training, our instructor will introduce you to the basics of piloting and flying a helicopter, plus you'll have the opportunity to fly the helicopter yourself! Come and join us at one of four locations nationwide across the UK, for an insight into what it takes to become a Professional Helicopter Pilot. The instructors on these sessions are qualified pilots, who have a vast amount of helicopter flying experience to their credit, including flying an R22 to a Super Puma in training and North Sea operations. Also included in this experience is lunch, plus you'll get a guided tour of the hangars at your chosen venue, with introduction to some of the main helicopter models, as well as an informative presentation delivered by a CAA Licenced Helicopter Instructor on what career options are available to you when you become a helicopter pilot. Supplied by one of the largest helicopter operators in the UK, rest assured you'll be given a full and unique insight into what it's really like to be a pilot on this all inclusive flying lesson - which also counts towards your training for your Pilot's Licence!

General

Refreshments on arrival (Tea/Coffee)
Helicopter Pilot Notes
Introduction and Safety Briefing by a CAA Licensed Helicopter Instructor
Hands-on 1:1 (15-20 min) Helicopter Flying Lesson and Hover Challenge
Lunch (Either buffet style or voucher for café/restaurant)
A Guided Tour of the Hangers (where possible) and discussion about various helicopter types
A Presentation on Helicopter Pilot Career options by a CAA Licensed Helicopter Instructor
Small group size
Experience will last approximately 3.5 hours
Available on various weekdays and weekends
Signed Flight Certificate on Completion at most locations
Counts Towards a Pilot's License
Spectators are welcome and may take photographs

Requirements

Minimum Age 12
Maximum Weight 95 Kg
Maximum Height 1.98 m
All quoted flight times, durations, distances and routes are approximate and may vary on the day of the flight due to volume of air traffic or other operational reasons.
Flights are subject to weather conditions and aircraft serviceability and as a result are subject to cancellation at short notice.
The Instructor, as Captain of the aircraft, can (at their own discretion) refuse any person on board the aircraft if he/she suspects them to have consumed alcohol or illegal substances/drugs within the previous 24 hours.
If your flight has been cancelled and the voucher has expired, the supplier will allow a 6 week 'grace' period for customers to rebook.