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What's Included
- 1:1 helicopter flying lessons with a CAA qualified instructor
- Flights are taken in Robinson R44 four-seater helicopters
- 20, 30 and 60 minute flights are available
- Welcome, introduction and pre-flight briefing
- Your instructor will explain all aspects of your flight, the effects of the controls and how a helicopter flies
- Opportunity to take the controls during your flight
- Up to two observers may also share this experience at an additional cost of £25 for one or £40 for two payable direct to the flying school (This will be at the discretion of the pilot and subject to combined weight restrictions)
- Free pilot notes and signed certificate
- Flight time counts towards your pilots licence
What Can I Expect
Book helicopter lessons in Manchester! Whether you know it as Manchester City Airport or Barton Aerodrome, this airfield is a great location in the north-west for helicopter training flights.
There's always loads going on at Manchester City Airport. With lots of aviation and non-aviation businesses around the extensive grounds, it's a bustling place. Airside you'll find long grass runways and hard standing helipads, with many resident aircraft. There's even the original 1930s red brick control tower, watching over you.
We are offering 20, 30 and 60-minute helicopter lessons out of Barton. Flights are operated by four-seater Robinson R44 helis. That means, if your pilot instructor agrees, you can invite two people to fly with you in the rear seats for a small additional charge.
As you can imagine, with Eccles being located in the City of Salford within the Great Manchester area, you've got an amazing city-scape background to your helicopter lesson. From the imposing Trafford Centre, to various sporting stadia and well-known landmark buildings, these flights have it all on the horizon.
What's more, you'll be captain in the chopper. With the encouragement of your instructor, you'll be deftly handling the Robinson helicopter. As you soar over the Salford and Greater Manchester area, you'll appreciate how totally amazing these rotary aircraft are!
All helicopter lessons out of Manchester City Airport are on a one-to-one basis, with plenty of hands-on time at the controls. You'll learn a lot, see a lot and smile a lot on these trial lessons at the original Manchester Airport! Isn't it time you booked at Barton?
When Is It Available
- Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Dates are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location
- Greater Manchester Manchester City Airport
Suitable For
- Minimum age 12
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Maximum weight 133kg
- Maximum height 1.98m
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome and may take photographs
- Up to two observers may also share this experience at an additional cost of £25 for one or £40 for two payable direct to the flying school (This will be at the discretion of the pilot and subject to combined weight restrictions)
