Extended Isle of Wight Solent Helicopter Tour for One
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If you're on the Isle of Wight, don't miss the exhilarating experience of a helicopter ride! Whether you're a local or a visitor, nothing compares to the thrill of seeing the island from the air. Departing from the picturesque Sandown Airport, these helicopter tours offer a unique perspective of the Isle of Wight. Operating in and out of the charming Isle of Wight Sandown Airport, you'll be perfectly situated for a breathtaking helicopter tour of the island. The airport itself is a popular tourist attraction, offering a variety of events, abundant flying opportunities, and a delightful on-site Bistro. Once airborne, you'll be treated to a continuous array of stunning sights. Despite its relatively small size (13 miles from Cowes to St Catherines and 23 miles from east to west), the 30-minute helicopter tours cover a lot of ground. The extended Isle of Wight tour spans 30 minutes and covers approximately 55 miles, offering views of everything from the towns of Sandown and Shanklin to the ports, harbours, waterfalls, gardens, and vineyards. Highlights of the longer tour include the Cow and the Calf lighthouses at St Catherine's point, as well as the magnificent Osborne House. This opulent Italianate villa was the beloved summer home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. As Queen Victoria herself once said, it's 'impossible to imagine a prettier spot'.
- Isle of Wight tours by helicopter
- Take off from the island's Sandown Airport
- See all the main landmarks and sights
- Extended Isle of Wight and Solent Tour for One
- A sightseeing flight of the Isle of Wight Solent in a jet powered helicopter
- Flights are taken in either a Bell Jet Ranger (4 seater) or an R44 helicopter (3 seater)
- Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
- View local landmarks from a bird's eye view
- Plenty of opportunity for photographs
- Your will form part of a group of between 3-4 people depending on the location
- Please allow one to one and a half hours on site
Extended Isle of Wight and Solent Tour
- 55 Miles (approximately 30 minutes)
- Osbourne House, seaside towns of Sandown, Shanklin, St Catherine's Lighthouse, The Needles
Information
- Spectators are welcome and may take photographs
- Minimum age six
- Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Maximum height 6ft 6ins
- Weight restrictions: maximum 15 stone* please see anything else section
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
- Photo ID and proof of address will be required on the day
- Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passenger
- 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 illegible to fly
* 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
- Typically flights take place at least one weekend day per month, with occasional weekdays from April to October
- Dates and flight times are subject to availability and weather conditions
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