5 Workshops Worth Flying For

1.Private Helicopter Flight Lesson from Westchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

At Wings Air Helicopters in West Harrison, you begin with ground instruction, then take the controls of an R44 helicopter under an instructor’s supervision. Choose a 30 or 60-minute lesson, and bring one guest. Instructor James is known for making the session count, with about 75% of the flight spent practicing with dual controls.

“The whole process was seamless from the time we arrived and we made some great memories!”

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2.40 minute Helicopter Explorer Trial Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Meet EBG Helicopters at Redhill and learn the basics of helicopter flight before taking the controls with an instructor beside you. Expect about 45 minutes of helicopter time plus pre-flight instruction, views over Surrey, and a private lesson tailored to your pace. Instructors may include Ken, Anne-Marie, Bob, or Tim Piper.

“We had a wonderful time! Really wonderful hosts! We had an amazing time and surpassed all our expectations. Thank you!!!”

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3.25 minute Helicopter Discovery Trial Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.)

At EBG Helicopters in Redhill, Surrey, you receive a private ground lesson before taking the controls during about 25 minutes in the air. Your instructor may fly an R22, Cabri G2, or R44, with pilots including Mark, Simon, Tim, and Anne-Marie. Allow about an hour overall, and check weight limits before booking.

“I had a fantastic time in the R44 with Mark the pilot. Mark was very professional and a confident and well experienced pilot. Geoff in the office was very helpful, overall a lovely time and would recommend.”

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4.First Class Waterfalls of West Maui and Molokai Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $667Best value

Take a 50-minute Blue Hawaiian helicopter flight from Kahului over West Maui and Molokai. First-class front seating gives you floor-to-ceiling windows, while a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide pilot points out Iao Valley, Kahakuloa Bay, Molokai’s sea cliffs, Kalaupapa, and remote waterfalls. Maximum two passengers.

“We had a great time. Very professional, friendly and well versed on Maui and surrounding Islands. The chopper was way cooll We highly recommend the tour”

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5.First Class Maui & Molokai Helicopter Tour with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $821

Fly over West Maui’s rainforests, waterfalls, Iao Valley, the Hana coast, and Molokai’s towering sea cliffs. First-class front seating gives you floor-to-ceiling windows, while pilot-guide Christopher Powell and the crew provide two-way headset commentary. Land at Ulupalakua Ranch for refreshments and wide views of both oceans.

“Wow, this helicopter tour was fantastic, the weather cooperated so we saw everything possible over the whole island of Maui. I’ve done helicopter tours before but this was a first for my husband who recently retired. We both enjoyed the tour Read more”

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