Home   Pleasure Flights |  Trial Lessons & Training   Helicopter Charter   Finding HTH |  About HTH | 

Trial Lesson Gift Vouchers

What is a Trial Lesson?Use the link or scroll down      Aircraft for flight  What will I see     

A Trial Lesson gives the recipient the chance to take hands on control of a helicopter under the supervision of an instructor. If you want to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery then a Pleasure Flight may be a more suitable option.

Choose from our fantastic range of helicopter lessons, perfect for Birthdays, Anniversaries, or a Valentine's Day surprise. The non-refundable vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

I want to buy Trial Lesson

HTH is open 7 days a week all year round, so we are sure to be able to find a time that suits you, however, we recommend that if you wish to fly on a weekend you contact us as soon as possible (2 weeks is recommended) to avoid disappointment.

These trial lessons are a great hands on experience and count towards you Private Pilots License should you decide that flying is for you.

For a small fee you can also have the voucher delivered in one of our model helicopters, to add that extra element of surprise.

 Aircraft: Robinson R22 Example Operating Area
 30 minutes - £160.00     Newtownards - Ballywalter -  Newtownards Hovering
 60 minutes - £290.00 Newtownards - Newcastle - Newtownards Hovering
 Aircraft: Robinson R44 The R44 is a 4 seat helicopter so why not bring along friends or family, at no extra cost.
 30 minutes - £260.00     Newtownards - Portaferry -  Newtownards Hovering
 60 minutes - £485.00 Newtownards - Newcastle - Newtownards Hovering
 Other routes may be possible on the day, simply ask your instructor
  • Always telephone HTH on the day of your flight, to check that the weather is suitable.
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase, This cannot be extended.

Payment can be made in 3 ways

  • By phone via credit/debit card - the gift voucher can be sent by post, in an unmarked envelope, to an address of your choice

  • In person in HTH office by credit/debit, cheque or cash. Note: there is a 3.5% surcharge on Credit Card payments

  • By posting a cheque to HTH and a voucher will be sent to you when the cheque has cleared.

Now what happens? I have a gift voucher and want to book my flight

  • You will need to have your gift voucher in front of you. On the bottom left there will be a reference number that you will need to quote.

  • Phone HTH on 028 9182 0028 or call in and see us, either way the office people will be there to help.

  • Arrange a time and day that suits you - REMEMBER to phone on the day of your flight to check all is still ok!!

The big day - Pre-flight Stuff

  • If you need directions click here

  • There are plenty of parking spaces available so park up and go straight ahead into the Main Office with you gift voucher in hand.

  • Present you gift voucher to one of the office staff and you are nearly there!!

  • You will then be shown to the Lounge to await your instructor for the flight

The big day - Going Flying

  • Once the introductions between you and the instructor are over, each person going flying will be given a Headste to wear during the flight, this allows the instructor to talk to Air Traffic control and passengers to talk to each other during the flight.

  • Make sure you have everything you want to take with you e.g. camera, sunglasses etc.

  • Now it is time to go to the airplane - Happy Flying!!

What will I see when I'm up there

          On a clear day it is normal to see the Mourne Mountains, Scottish Coast and Isle of Mann shortly after lift from the airfield.

The Helicopter - What does everything do

  • You will be flying in a Robinson R22 aircraft like the one below