What Can I Expect

Silverstone helicopter rides - the VIP way to see the home of British Motor Racing! This duo of helicopter sightseeing tours will see you swooping over the Northamptonshire countryside taking in all the landmarks.

You'll be taking off in your executive Jet Ranger helicopter from Turweston Airfield. Situated just outside Brackley, this is a really smart airfield, with the imposing modern glass-fronted tower building overlooking the lake housing the cafe, control tower and operations.

As soon as you get airborne in the helicopter, you'll see that this part of Northamptonshire really is the heart of motorsport, as you make a beeline for Silverstone, the race circuit that hosts big name motoring events such as the British F1 Grand Prix and Moto GP.

Looking down on the whole set up you'll see just how enormous it is. Capable of welcoming up to 150,000 spectators, it is vast. And you’ll see it all from your privileged vantage point in the helicopter.

Beyond the Silverstone circuit, there's still so much more to see in Northamptonshire. From the winding River Ouse and pretty little villages, to rally schools and the ancient route that is the A5 (it SO has that typical Roman straightness when seen from above!).

We are offering 15 and 30-minute Silverstone helicopter rides, with the shorter tour taking in the circuit, Stowe School and Stowe Gardens too. The longer experience adds in the likes of 16th Century Castle Ashby House and Althorp Estate, including the Princess of Wales's Island on a small oval lake, Diana's last resting place. Book your seat for your Silverstone sightseeing and see it all!

When Is It Available

• 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

Suitable For

• 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

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to watch your departure and arrival

Anything Else

• 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)

• 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