The Highlights

Thrilling Helicopter Trip Experience
18 mile ride across the UK
48 UK venues
Available for up to 4-6 people to fly together ( subject to availability and location )
Communicate with the pilot in the air
Glass of bubbly
Exchangeable Experience Gift

48 Locations To Choose From

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Andover
Atherstone
Bath
Betws-y-Coed
Beverley
Blackpool
Bridport
Buxton
Carnforth
Cheltenham
Cirencester
Coventry
Durham
Glossop
Grays
Holmfirth
Honiton
Kilmarnock
Kinross
Kirkliston
Liverpool
Manchester
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newmarket
Newport
Nottingham
Oxford
Penzance
Perth
Renfrew
Romney Marsh
Saint Agnes
Saint Ives
Sandown
Selby
Sheffield
Shrewsbury
Skegness
Stourbridge
Templecombe
Welshpool
Wigton
Woking
York

The Main Event

The feeling of flying through the air in a powerful, fast moving helicopter is second to none! There aren’t many experiences you can do that will be as exhilarating as this one, and what’s even better, is that you can do it with up to four people!

Take a moment whilst you hover in the air looking at the ground a few feet below just before the power is applied by the pilot, feeling the helicopter accelerate and climb to up to 1000 feet.

You’ll experience the most amazing views of the beautiful UK countryside for 18 miles as your pilot points out local landmarks, before you gradually return to earth safe in the knowledge you did something amazing today!

Important Bits

When

You must check weather on the day prior to setting off for your flight. Flights are subject to cancellation due to weather and operational issues

Flight sessions run on selected dates April–October only

The St Ives location operates 12-16th August and 19-23rd August only

Please note this experience is available week round at the Wellsbourne, Wycombe, Denham, Thruxton, Fairoaks, Gloucester, Manchester and Cumbernauld locations

The experience lasts around 1.5 hours in total including briefing, the flight is 10 minutes and approx 15 miles

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

Minimum age: 6 years to 13 years (accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket).
Maximum height is 6’6”
Maximum weight is 12-15 stone ( depending on location )
Please contact the venue if you weigh over 15 stone
The above are only guidelines and may differ by location please check at the time of booking
You should be in reasonable health, if you have any disability or illness that may prevent you from taking part then you must discuss this with the centre before booking
Pregnant passengers are welcome however medical advice cannot be given, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns at all before taking your flight.

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

FAQs

Is this experience weather dependant?

Yes, all flights are subject to weather, operational factors and are subject to the possibility of short notice cancellation.

As the weather is ever changing, the pilot will not make a decision until 6pm the evening before your flight. Please do follow the weather check process on your boarding pass

It is important to note that things can change at the last minute and whilst we try our best to predict the weather, reports are not always accurate.

What is the maximum participant weight?

Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passengers.

You must enter passenger/participant weight at the time of booking an experience. If weight varies between the time of initial booking and date of flight experience it remains the responsibility of the customer to update their individual weight via their online account prior to flight.

All passengers will be weighed before flight and if disparity exists between weight disclosed and actual weight (within reason), the passenger may be ineligible to fly.

Flying Lessons (2 Seater Aircraft) – Max 15 Stone (95kg)

Flying Lessons (4 Seater Aircraft) – Max 18 Stone (114kg)

Pleasure Flights (Helicopter) – Group size of One – Max 15 Stone (95kg)
Group size of Two – Max 30 Stone (190kg)
Group size of Three – Max 43 Stone (273kg)
Group size of Four – Max 56 Stone (355kg)
Group size of Five – Max 66 Stone (420kg)
Group size of Six - Max 76 Stone (485kg)

Please note that the maximum weight limit for the Co Pilot Seat on a helicopter pleasure flight varies depending on aircraft and other operational considerations.

If as a party of one you weigh in excess of 15 stone, you may still be able to fly however you will need to purchase an additional seat. This seat will either have to remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual as long as the combined total as listed above is not exceeded.

Is there an age limit?

Shared Helicopter Flights – 6 years to 13 years (accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket). There is no maximum age limit.

Private Helicopter Flights - 2 years (accompanied). There is no maximum age limit.

Can I fly whilst pregnant?

We are happy to fly pregnant passengers however we cannot give medical advice, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns at all before taking your flight.

18 Mile Helicopter Flight