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What is a Trial Lesson?

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

The Helicopter Centre is open 6 days a week (closed Monday until the Spring) 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 - £150.00     Newtownards - Ballywalter -  Newtownards Hovering
 60 minutes - £280.00 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, to enjoy the experience.
 30 minutes - £250.00     Newtownards - Portaferry -  Newtownards Hovering
 60 minutes - £465.00 Newtownards - Newcastle - Newtownards Hovering
 Other routes may be possible on the day, simply ask your instructor
  • Always telephone the Helicopter Centre 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 the Helicopter Centre office by credit/debit, cheque or cash. Note: there is a 3.5% surcharge on Credit Card payments
  • By posting a cheque to the Helicopter Centre 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 the Helicopter Centre 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
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    headset (hold curser over to see picture) 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!!

The Helicopter - What does everything do

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

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 Centre, Ards Airport, 28 Comber Road,  Newtownards BT23 4QP
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