Upon arrival at the heliport you will meet your experienced instructor that will guide you through your first experience behind the controls of a real helicopter. Before flight you will be receive a 10 to 15min briefing in the static simulator on the function of the controls and of course safety during your flight. After the briefing is complete its time for your flight you will be taken out to the aircraft where you will seated and buckled up in the helicopter. Your instructor will start the engine and carry out the pre-flight checks for you. Once these are complete its time for your first sensation of flight in a helicopter, sit back and relax and enjoy the view for the first few minutes while you get used to being in the helicopter.
When ready you will be invited to make a start on the controls, usually one at a time until you feel comfortable enough to take full control. During the flight you will be shown climbing and descending, turns and maybe even autorotation (The helicopter’s form of gliding). You will spend between 20 and 25 minutes (for the 30 minute flight) in forward flight before returning to the helipad where you will be given the opportunity to take up the ultimate challenge, the hover!! Hovering is what makes helicopters unique and it’s a unique skill that takes a lot of coordination and practice!! How will you do?
After your flight is complete you will receive a certificate to prove you have taken up the challenge of flying a helicopter, This activity is suitable for people of ages 14 years plus. Trial lessons are run seven days a week and gift vouchers are available which are valid for 12 months.
