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Learn to Fly 30 Minute Helicopter Flight

Name: Learn to Fly 30 Minute Helicopter Flight
Price: 450.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

HUN012

For 1 person

Instant book

5.0 1 reviews

Pokolbin, NSW

Learn to Fly 30 Minute Helicopter Flight

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Learn to Fly 30 Minute Helicopter Flight

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For 1 person

Instant book

HUN012

5.0 1 reviews

Pokolbin, NSW

Highlights

Learn how to fly a helicopter!
Stunning views over the Hunter Valley
Enjoy the chance to take the controls

Ever wanted to learn how to fly? This 30 minute flight will teach you the basic of flying a helicopter and gives you the chance to take on the controls yourself! With the help of your experienced co-pilot, soar above the Hunter Valley and take in the stunning views!

What's included?

One hour pre-flight briefing
30 minute flight

Take to the skies over the beautiful Hunter Valley! This 30 minute flight allows you to experience what it's really like to fly a helicopter! You'll begin with a thorough briefing on the basics of flying a helicopter from an experienced pilot. Then head out to the aircraft, take a few photos and get going. Once in the air, you will run through some basic manoeuvres with the instructor before you're given the chance to fly the helicopter yourself!

This experience can count towards your helicopter licence, if you are completing that course.

Important information

Session Length

Please allow two hours for this experience in total; flight time is approximately 30 minutes

Restrictions

Maximum Weight 100kg

Guidelines

Minimum age for this experience is 15 years old
Maximum weight for this experience is 100kg

Cancellation

Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

This flight is for you and the pilot.

Location

Flights depart from Cessnock Airport, in the heart of the Hunter Valley NSW.

Reviews

5.0

1 review

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Trial introductory heli flight

Peter 20 January 2019

From the initial booking with Red Balloon, it was very easy, the Red Balloon web site is very easy to navigate, the emails received about the booking confirmations were fantastic. Oliver from Hunter Valley Helicopters was very helpful and knew all the answers, Great experience.