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Helicopter Flights & Experience Days

Helicopters: Everything you need to know

Take a friend for a ride in a helicopter, or treat yourself to a breathtaking trip over some of the UK’s most famous sights and landmarks.

City or country - rolling hills or soaring skyscrapers. Our helicopter experiences cover them all! Wish.co.uk present a range of helicopter flights, starting at five minute tasters: they’re suitable for anyone over 4 years old, if accompanied.

You can also choose a longer flight, departing from a selection of UK locations. Fly over Stonehenge, the Angel of the North, the Severn Valley, Snowdonia, the Isle of Wight and more. For a truly memorable helicopter flight on that special occasion, try the Dambusters tour: this 30 minute flight over the picturesque Peak District breathes life into the World War II story of the Dambusters.

Don’t forget to try our helicopter lesson if you fancy a go at flying one of these powerful choppers: it includes a hover challenge which will really test your skill and nerve.

Flying lessons in planes, gliders or stunt planes are available elsewhere on the Wish.co.uk website. All of our vouchers are sent quickly with free UK delivery, and you can pay today and book later when you’ve decided when to fly.

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FAQs

Q: Will I actually get to fly the helicopter?
A: Some of our helicopter flights are specifically tourist or sightseeing flights - experiences where you relax and enjoy the ride. In this section, we’ve only listed experiences where you actually fly the helicopter yourself. So yes, in a nutshell! You’ll normally be given a chance to learn how to control the helicopter and hover in a ‘limbo’. It’s a really fun challenge and suitable for anyone. Even people who don’t own a helicopter of their own.
Q: Who will I fly with?
A: An instructor, thankfully. You’ll get a bonzer 30 minutes of unforgettable flying time, but the experience itself will take longer as you need to be shown the ropes first. The instructor will continue to guide you as you develop your skills. Spectators are welcome to attend, but you may be relieved to know that they won’t normally ride with you in the chopper. Check with your chosen venue about spectators because some may ask you to pay a small additional fee.
Q: Are there any age restrictions?
A: A certain amount of co-ordination is a must, so we enforce a minimum age limit of 14 years on most helicopter flying lessons. Please note that there are also maximum height and weight restrictions. All the info is on the individual experience page, so get clickin’.