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Helicopter Lessons - flying a chopper

There's something exclusive about flying a helicopter, all forms of aerial activities are exciting whether it be hot air ballooning, gliders or even a jet, but the chopper is different!

It all starts with helicopter flying lessons and needless to say the weather plays a big part in planning any helicopter flight. Like James Bond; to fly helicopters you need to be cool, calm relaxed, …is this you?

Remember that your helicopter pilot didn't buy a chopper and get a free licence; he spent many hours studying the theory of flight as well as actually learning to fly a helicopter. The good thing about your taster session was that there was no need to sit at a desk studying notes and taking exams, this experience is designed to thrill and excite you the start.

You'll have a briefing and safety talk over cup of coffee before strolling onto the landing pad. It is likely that your helicpter flight will be in Robinson R22 dual-seat with a 160BHP engine capable of speeds of up to 83 knots, that's close to 100mph. The Robinson R22 is fairly compact so you are a bigger than average person, tell the helicopter flying school prior to booking, they may have larger choppers!

Your helicopter pilot will go through the controls before taking flight. The new word in your vocabulary is going to be 'cyclic'. I asked a qualified helicopter pilot what the 'cyclic stick' did. (Have you ever wished you never asked?) this is the official response.

"The pilot and gunner cyclic sticks have a built in operating friction. The cyclic control movements are not mixed, but are transmitted directly to the swashplate. The longitudinal cyclic control linkage is routed from the cyclic stick through the SCAS actuator, the dual boost hydraulic actuator to the right horn of the fixed swashplate ring. The lateral is similarly routed to the left horn. Control "feel" is provided by the force trim units. The fore and aft movement also changes the synchronized elevator attitude to assist controllability and lengthen c.g. range."

What he actually meant to say was this.

"The cyclic stick and the long t-bar are the controls to changing the direction of the rotor disk, thus making the helicopter move left or right or tilting the nose up or down, and make it fly faster or slower. The rotor disk is the whirly thing that flies, whilst you in the cockpit dangle beneath. "

Car drivers may notice the handbrake lever next to the seat, forget breaking, this is connected to the throttle and needs only gentle lifting to accellertate or slow down the flight. There are foot pedals that playa part in steering too.

So, imagine both you and the pilot in the cockpit. Click on the seat belts and a systematic pre-flight instrument check, the throttle is opened up and the powerful downward force of air from the rotor blades will case vibration like you ave never experienced. The cockpit will sake under the increasing pressure until eventually the pilot releases it into the air where it instantly becomes a graceful aircraft. In a few moments … you might just take control!

Helicopter Flying Lesson for kids - £169
The Kids will never stop talking about this a Helicopter flying lesson which is exactly the same as the grown up lesson

After an initial briefing on controls and how the aircraft flies you take to the air and fly around the local area then its back to the airfield to practice low level flying and hovering. A perfect gift and an amazing day to remember.

This is a 30 minute lesson and not just a 20 minute lesson, please compare our prices. http://www.daystoamaze.co.uk

60 minute helicopter flying lesson
Imagine sitting a few feet above the ground with your hands on the controls of a highly manoeuvrable helicopter. With the lightest touch you will increase your height above the ground, spin round through 360 degrees and accelerate smoothly away. Whether you want to hover like a hummingbird, or fly like a bullet, the helicopter has the versatility to perform all those tasks. http://www.lastminute.com

Ever wondered what it would be like to fly a helicopter?
Climb inside a two seater training helicopter for your first flying lesson and within seconds of take off your instructor will begin handing you the controls for a helicopter flying lesson you will never forget. Helicopter flying lessons range from 20 minute experiences right up to 1 hour in the air and at some locations you can even take along a friend for the ride ! If you are bitten by the helicopter flying bug and decide to train to become a helicopter pilot, your flight will count towards the flying time required to obtain your pilot's license. We have flying experiences to suit all budgets and a huge range of locations all over the UK http://www.experiencemad.co.uk

Soak up the sites of some of Britain’s most well known sights from the air in the comfort of a helicopter or plane !
Sightseeing flights take off from airfields all over the UK and range from flights along the Thames taking in major London landmarks, to flights over some of Britain's most scenic countryside. We have sightseeing packages to suit all budgets and a good choice of locations across the UK, so there is something for everyone. http://www.experiencemad.co.uk