What Can I Expect

Top-notch helicopter training out of Goodwood for budding pilots! If you're interested in flying helicopters, these ultimate helicopter pilot training packages at this famous West Sussex venue are the ones for you.

We are offering training deals that give you two x one-hour flights in either a two seat or a four-seat helicopter. Both packages include comprehensive pre- and post-flight briefings. All lessons are conducted as proper training flights, to give you a real insight into what preparing for your private pilot's licence is all about.

The idea is for budding pilots to immerse themselves in the world of rotary aviation at this renowned Goodwood helicopter school. All pilot instructors are high-time commercial pilot instructors and the school is licensed through the CAA as an Aircraft Operator Certificate holder and an Approved Training Organisation (ATO).

Established at White Waltham in 1995, Goodwood has been home of this training school since 2001. Hangar 3 at this West Sussex base has plenty of space for the school's impressive fleet of choppers, which includes Robinson, Bell, Agusta, Eurocopter, Leonardo and Guimbal helis.

You have the voucher choice of the two seater Guimbal Cabri G2, or the four seater Robinson R44. Both are world-leading training aircraft and hundreds of pilots have qualified flying these stable and very capable machines.

All training is totally geared to you. Most participants choose to fly once in the morning and then again in the afternoon, giving you plenty of time to digest all that you've learnt and then put it into practice. Expect to be trying the demanding tasks of hovering, sideways flight and clocking up the take-offs and landings by doing circuits.

Yes, it's quite expensive, but if you're into choppers, a helicopter training package at Goodwood is an amazing present and an investment that could lead to a private or even a commercial helicopter pilot licence.

When Is It Available

• Flights operate 7 days a week, subject to availability and weather conditions

Suitable For

• Minimum age 14
• Under 18s must be accompanied on site by an adult
• Maximum weight of 17 stone
• You must be tall enough to reach the pedals (if you can reach the pedals in a car this is a good guide)
• Maximum height 6'4''

Spectators

• Friends and family are very welcome to come along
• The flying school offers a comfortable lounge with views across the airfield
• Four Seater Flights: One interested observer may be able to accompany you for your flight as a passenger, at the pilots discretion and subject to weight limits on the day

Anything Else

• Goodwood Aerodrome is a busy and lively airfield with lots of interesting things to see during your visit