Tactical Flying Lesson
Three short helicopter flights shared between three participants, with two observation sectors and one hands on flight for a varied first taste of flying.
Available when you complete your booking with Adventure001.
How does the Tactical Flying Lesson work?
Three short flights give you three different ways to experience the helicopter.
Your experience starts with an introduction and briefing from the pilot, explaining how the helicopter works and what to expect before you take to the air.
The flying is then split into three short sectors of around six or seven minutes. Across them, you experience two observation flights and one hands on flight, with the three participants rotating between the available seats. Where possible, the hands on sector can also include a hover challenge.
This is a shared experience rather than one continuous private lesson. That gives you the chance to experience the helicopter from different positions while still getting a turn at the controls yourself.
No previous flying experience is needed, and Adventure001 states that the flying experience can count towards a pilot licence if you decide to continue learning.
The Package
- Approximately 45 minutes overall with around 18 minutes flying
- Three flights of approximately six or seven minutes
- Two observation flights and one hands on flight
- Hover challenge where possible
- Shared experience with three participants
- Briefing before you fly
- Public liability insurance
- Flying experience can count towards a pilot licence
- Spectators are welcome
- Flights are weather dependent
Restrictions
The voucher can be used at any of the eleven listed venues for this Tactical Flying Lesson.
Shared experience or one to one?
The Tactical lesson is shared between three participants. If you would rather have continuous one to one flying time with an instructor, the 20 minute lesson is the closest alternative.
Three short flights, including one hands on sector, shared between three participants.
- Voucher
- 9 months
- Locations
- 11
20 continuous minutes one to one with a CAA qualified instructor in a Robinson R44.
- Voucher
- 9 months
- Locations
- 10
Eleven UK flying venues
Choose the area that works for you. The map shows the actual airfield or heliport used for each Tactical Flying Lesson location.
County Down
Newtownards Airport
Cumbria
Kirkbride Airfield
Manchester
Manchester City Airport
Isle of Wight
Sandown Airport
Glasgow
Cumbernauld Airport
Leeds
Leeds East Airport
Nottingham
Nottingham Heliport
Oxfordshire
Enstone Airfield
Powys
Powys and Mid Wales Airport
Somerset
Henstridge Airfield
Newcastle
Newcastle International Airport
Give them three different views of helicopter flying
The Tactical experience is shared between three voucher holders, with three short flights that let the recipient experience different seats and take a hands on turn themselves.
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Approximately 18 minutes flying across three short flights
- Two observation flights and one hands on flight
- Shared between three participants
- Choice of eleven UK venues
- Voucher valid for nine months
- Spectators are welcome
Prefer to give them one to one flying time? The 20 minute lesson gives 20 continuous minutes one to one with an instructor for £245.
SEE THE 20 MINUTE 1:1 LESSON →
Available when booking with Adventure001.
Common questions
Do I need previous flying experience?
No. The Tactical Flying Lesson is designed as an introduction to helicopter flying and no previous experience is needed.
Is the Tactical Flying Lesson private?
No. This is a shared experience with three participants. The group rotates through three short flights so each participant experiences two observation sectors and one hands on sector.
How much flying time do I get?
The experience lasts approximately 45 minutes overall, with around 18 minutes flying split across three flights of approximately six or seven minutes.
Do I get to take the controls?
Yes. One of the three sectors is the hands on flight. A hover challenge may also be included where possible.
Does the experience count towards a pilot licence?
Adventure001 states that the Tactical Flying Experience can count towards a pilot licence if you decide to continue learning.
What are the age, weight and height limits?
The minimum age is 12. The maximum weight is 95 kg and the maximum height is 1.98 metres.
Can I choose any of the eleven locations?
Yes. The open dated voucher is valid at any of the eleven listed Tactical Flying Lesson venues and remains valid for nine months.
Tactical Flying Lesson