What Can I Expect

North, south, east and west this is Blue Skies heli tourism throughout the UK! These helicopter tours give you the chance to ride in an executive heli and see the amazing sights all around you. With helipads, airports and airfields all over the country signing up to offer these mini heli flights, isn't it time you booked your seat?

If you've never flown in a helicopter before, it's completely normal to feel a little apprehensive as those rotor blades start turning. Once airborne and in forward flight across those inviting blue skies, it all feels surprisingly smooth.

Now you're soaring through the sky, it's time to get down to the business of some serious sightseeing - after all, that's what helicopter tourism is all about! And of course, this isn't seeing the sights as you know it, this is enjoying them with a breathtaking bird's eye view.

You'll see so much more from a heli than out of your usual teeny airliner window, so expect to spot all those familiar places and landmarks as you go. And if you're having trouble adapting to your new viewpoint, worry not, your pilot will be pointing them out to you.

As helicopters (even the posh ones) are quite noisy, each passenger will be given a headset to wear. Not only does this protect you from the noise, it also serves as an intercom, so you'll be able to hear what your pilot is saying to you as you fly.

Back at base after your excursion, the bubbly will be coming out and you'll be able to toast your trip with a flute of bubbles. And the little box of artisan chocolates you'll receive is another really nice little touch to make these flights extra special.

We have to say, with heli tourism getting increasingly popular, we're delighted to be able to offer these short, sweet and very affordable sightseeing trips from venues all around the UK. Here's to blue skies and happy passengers!

When Is It Available

• Typically flights take place at least one weekend day per month, with occasional weekdays from April to October
• Dates and flight times are subject to availability at your chosen venue and weather conditions

Suitable For

• Minimum age six
• Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult
• Maximum height 6ft 6ins
• Weight restrictions: maximum 15 stone*  please see anything else section

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome and may take photographs
• Most venues will have toilets and refreshments on site

Anything Else

• Under 18s will receive a soft drink instead of bubbly

• Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passenger
• You must enter passenger/participant weight at the time of booking an experience. If weight varies between the time of initial booking and date of flight experience it remains the responsibility of the customer to update their individual weight via their online account prior to flight
• All passengers will be weighed before flight and if disparity exists between weight disclosed and actual weight (within reason), the passenger may be ineligible to fly

*  Pleasure Flights (Helicopter)

• Group size of One – Max 15 Stone (95kg)
• Group size of Two – Max 30 Stone (190kg)
• Group size of Three – Max 43 Stone (273kg)
• Group size of Four – Max 56 Stone (355kg)
• Group size of Five – Max 66 Stone (420kg)
• Group size of Six - Max 76 Stone (485kg) 

• Please note that the maximum weight limit for the Co Pilot Seat on a helicopter pleasure flight varies depending on aircraft and other operational considerations
• If as a party of one you weigh in excess of 15 stone, you may still be able to fly however you will need to purchase an additional seat. This seat will either have to remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual as long as the combined total as listed above is not exceeded