20 minute Robinson Helicopter Flying Lesson
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About the experience
When it comes to flying, there’s nothing like learning to fly in a helicopter. Mastering these nifty aircrafts requires a large amount of skill, patience and resilience because they are always tricker than they look. If you look up on a clear, sunny day and see helicopters flying overhead, you might think they look like nice and easy vehicles to fly, and they are once you get the hang of them, which is what this lesson in a R22 Robinson aims to provide. Regardless of whether you’ve never flown before, or have been clocking up the hours for some time, this tuition from a qualified pilot can be tailored to all levels of experience. The Robinson R22 is the perfect aircraft designed for you and your instructor as you enjoy one to one tuition as you take to the skies. Flying out of Kent international airport you’ll not only enjoy the hustle and bustle of aircrafts all around, but a long runway which is ideal for mastering take off and landings. You can even bring a friend or the family along to your lesson as there are excellent facilities for spectators with a flying lounge promising incredible views of your departure and arrival. After this experience, it’s safe to say you’ll probably develop the helicopter flying bug and be back for more lessons as you enjoy stunning views and the tuition of friendly and experienced instructors.
- Take off from Kent International (Manston) Airport
- Helicopter flying in the heart of Kent!
- Great views for friends & family spectating
- Fly over Ramsgate & around the Kent coastal region
- Trial flying lesson in a 2 helicopter
- 2 Seater - Robinson R22 - Designed for you and your instructor
- A pre-flight briefing to explain how the controls affect the helicopter
- Tuition from an experienced and qualified pilot
- Take control of the helicopter whilst airbourne
- Choose a flight of 40 minutes or more for a chance to attempt the ultimate challenge of hovering!
- Flight durations include start up to shut down time
- Flight certificate as a momento of your day
- Your trial lesson will count as flying time towards a pilot's licence
Information
- Manston / Kent International Airport near Ramsgate
- Minimum age 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- All guests will need to provide photographic ID in order to fly
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Weight: 107.00 kg
- Friends and family are very welcome to come and watch your departure and arrival
- There are great views of the flying action from the lounge area
- Flights are generally available 7 days a week, weather permitting
- Dates and session times are subject to availability
- As this airport handles international passenger and freight flights there's always plenty to see from the air or ground
- Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the onsite cafe
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