Pleasure Flights are available for those simply wishing to experience the thrill of flying in a helicopter and the awesome viewpoint they offer. There are simply many options available - in fact helicopter use is only limited by the imagination of the user! So if you have something in mind that is not listed then please contact us to discuss your requirements. We can fly you over your home to take some pictures, take you for lunch to a nice restaurant/hotel or simply fly you over stunning scenery.
Your voucher is valid for six months from the date of issue so if the weather is not suitable we can easily re-arrange it for another day.
Flown on set days in the month (generally at the weekends). These flights are sold on a price per seat basis and you will be sharing the aircraft with other people who have also bought flight vouchers.
| Reference | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SHERPF20MIN | 20-minute flight (local) | £75 +VAT (£88.12 inc VAT) |
| SHERPF30MIN | 30-minutes flight (York) | £110 +VAT (£129.25 inc VAT) |
Available seven days per week, you can enjoy the fantastic aerial views of historic York and surrounding countryside. The flights route via Selby, Elvington Airfield and Museum, anticlockwise around the city of York before climbing over the city centre for fabulous views of the city and all the major attractions including the Minster, Cliffords Tower , the City Walls and Racecourse. The helicopter then returns to the Airfield via Tadcaster and Aberford. Available for up to 4 people. Prices below are for the whole helicopter including the pilot.
| Reference | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| YORKPF20MIN | 20-minute flight (for up to 3 people) | £180.00 + VAT (£211.50 inc VAT) |
| YORKPF30MIN | 30-minute flight (for up to 3 people) | £260.00 + VAT (£305.50 inc VAT) |
| YORKTOURX3 | 40-minute York Aerial Tour (for up to 3 people) | £300.00 + VAT (£352.50 inc VAT) |
| YORKTOURX4 | 40-minute flight (for up to 4 people) | £400.00 + VAT (£470.00 inc VAT) |
| YORKTOUR60 | 60-minute flight (for up to 3 people) | £445.00 + VAT (£552.87 inc VAT) |
In addition to the flights above we can also arrange a wide range specific helicopter pleasure flights covering alternative destinations such as over your home town, the rugged East Coast and the stunning Yorkshire Dales. On flights of an hour or more it is often possible to arrange a stop-off en-route for lunch at an excellent hotel or restaurant. Please call us on 01977 680206 with your specific requirements.
Flights depart Hawarden Airport at Chester and route initially to the North-West on an anticlockwise flight path covering the following breathtaking scenery:
The Dee Estuary; Connah’s Quay, Flint, Holywell, Mostyn (and the Funship), Point of Ayr, before turning south to pick up the Vale of Clwyd; a broad, gentle sweep of green where historic towns such as Ruthin, Denbigh, St.Asaph and Rhuddlan, together with charming small villages, are all sheltered between the lofty moors of Mynydd Hiraethog and the picturesque hills of the Clwydian Range including the peak of Moel Famau (555m above sea level). These hills, famous for their hillforts and so beloved of the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, have been awarded Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status. The range of high, rolling, sun-dappled uplands shelters picturesque villages and towns such as Mold. The helicopter then turns and routes to the north of Wrexham before returning to the Airport via the intriguing Eaton Hall.
£125 per person inclusive of VAT
(3 People can fly for £325 inclusive of VAT - a saving of £50)
| Reference | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NW040X1 | 40-minutes | £125.00 (for 1 person) |
| NW040X1 | 40-minutes | £325.00 (for 3 people)* |
In addition to the North Wales Aerial Tour we can also arrange a wide range specific helicopter pleasure flights covering alternative destinations such as over your home town, the mighty mountains of Snowdonia or the tranquil picturesque valleys of mid-Wales. On flights of an hour or more it is often possible to arrange a stop-off en-route for lunch at an excellent hotel or restaurant. Please call us on 01977 680206 (Leeds) or 01244 537 276 (Chester) or 07970 416 917 (mobile) with your specific requirements.