Sydney Helicopter Flight Lesson - 30 Minutes

Fitness level low
Intensity level moderate
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Highlights & inclusions

Experience the thrill of flying a helicopter
30 minutes in the air
Introductory lesson into flying
Coffee and refreshments
Experienced instructor by your side
Full safety briefing

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Sun, Apr 28, 2024

What you can expect

Discover the incredible feeling of piloting a helicopter with this 30-minute learn-to-fly experience at Bankstown Helicopters. Kick off your experience with a coffee, and a half-hour video on the principles of helicopter flight, with details on how the controls of the Robinson R22 aircraft are used. After a pre-flight inspection of the helicopter is performed, you’ll board the helicopter and commence the start-up procedure with your experienced pilot. Before you know it, you’ll be up in the sky, with specific guidance from your instructor which will have you in full control of the aircraft by the end of your 30 minutes! After touching down, you’ll go through the complete shutdown procedure and debrief on your experience. This is the ultimate experience that is definitely one you’ll remember for life! Note: If you don't want to take control of the helicopter but would prefer to be flown, let the provider know well in advance and they'll arrange a pilot instead of an instructor at no extra cost to you.

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What you need to know

How It Works
  • Trial instructional flights are conducted on a one-on-one basis between the customer and the instructor
  • If two or more of you want to have the experience together this can be arranged in advance, however, the flying component must occur individually. This is therefore subject to availability.
Inclusions
  • 30 minute trial introductory flight
  • Experienced instructor
  • Full safety briefing
  • Coffee and refreshments
Time
  • Available between 7 am and 5 pm, seven days a week
  • Weekends are generally busier, so book ahead if you have a day and time in mind
Duration
  • Please allow 2 hours for this experience from start to finish
  • Flight time is approximately 30 minutes
Location
  • This experience departs from Bankstown Airport, NSW.
Departure Location
  • This experience departs from Bankstown Airport, NSW.
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • No previous experience or license is required
  • Participants need be over 160cm tall to reach the controls
  • For comfort and safety reasons, there is a 105kg weight limit
  • Participants are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances
  • Trial instructional flights are conducted on a one-on-one basis between customer and instructor. If two or more of you want to have the experience together we can arrange this in advance, however the flying component must occur individually. This is therefore subject to availability
  • This experience can go ahead in most weather conditions, but low cloud, high winds or heavy rain can limit this. If in doubt call the experience provider. If the weather is extreme they'll call you. There is no cancellation fee – simply reschedule for a better day
  • Available between 7am - 5pm, seven days a week
  • Weekends are generally busier, so book ahead if you have a day and time in mind
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
From $349.00
$331.55AUD
or 4 x $82.89 with more info