30 Minute R44 Helicopter Lesson - Staverton Airport
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About the experience
Learn to fly a helicopter with a friend as you explore the stunning scenery over the Cotswolds. If you’re close to Cheltenham or Gloucester you’re in the prime location to access one of our lessons, as this airport is located just three minutes from the M5 and A40. In this lesson you will be flying a four seater Robinson R44 which gives you ample opportunity to invite a friend along with you as it’s extra roomy. Your session will begin with an introduction to how helicopters work, as well as a walkthrough the basic controls and safety procedures. Before you jump aboard, you’ll even have a chance to decide your own flight path which will soon make you feel like you’re a proper pilot. Although Gloucestershire Airport oversees more than 90,000 flights a year it is also known for offering excellent helicopter training. You’ll experience this first hand whilst being seated alongside an expert instructor throughout the duration of your flight. It can take a few minutes for you to settle in as flying one of these choppers is no easy feat, however, in less than no time you’ll be sitting back and enjoying the surrounding Cotswold views wondering why you’ve never tried one of these lessons before. If you and a friend are keen to take on the challenge of learning to fly a Heli, this training school at Gloucestershire Airport is the best place to start.
- Helicopter flying from Staverton Airport
- Airfield handles over 90,000 flights a year
- Well-situated between Cheltenham & Gloucestershire
- Cafe, clubhouse & aviation museum on site
- A flying lesson from Staverton Airport in a four seater R44 helicopter
- A 20-minute pre-flight briefing covering safety and a brief overview of how a helicopter flies
- Your choice of flight duration
- Discuss and decide your flight path
- Experience hands on helicopter flying and take the controls under expert supervision
- Opportunity to try the hover challenge
- Flight times are measured from start up to shutdown
- De-brief and personalised flight certificate
- If opting for the R44 lesson, one friend can accompany you on your flight, at the discretion of the instructor
- Complimentary premium gift packaging from Into The Blue
Information
- Gloucestershire Staverton Airport in the heart of the Cotswolds, just off junction 10/11 of the M5.
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 193.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 114.00 kg
- The airport has a restaurant serving hot and cold food and beverages
- There is an aviation museum at the airfield
- Flights can be counted towards the 45 hours required to obtain a licence to fly a helicopter
- You should call the club before travelling to check that weather conditions are suitable
- Flights are available weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Experiences are subject to availability and weather conditions
- Participants of the four seater R44 lesson can bring one interested observer to accompany them for their flight
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch the action from the clubhouse or lawn which provide great views across the airfield
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