Best of · WORKSHOPS
A helicopter is the expensive line on most itineraries. These 5 helicopter workshops earn it, priced per seat and timed honestly, so you can decide in a couple of minutes.
Meet instructor James at Wings Air Helicopters in West Harrison for ground instruction and a private R44 lesson. Choose 30 or 60 minutes, then handle about 75% of the flying with dual controls while your instructor supervises. Bring one guest, or arrange Manhattan pickup for an added fee.
“The whole process was seamless from the time we arrived and we made some great memories!”
Meet EBG Helicopters in Redhill for a private helicopter lesson over the Surrey countryside. You will receive pre-flight instruction, then take the controls with a pilot such as Ken, Tim, Anne-Marie, or Bob beside you. The session suits first-timers and may include a certificate.
“Amazing experience and very friendly and welcoming staff. You even get a certificate at the end :) really worth doing!!!”
At Redhill, meet your instructor for a safety briefing and hands-on lesson before flying over Surrey in a Robinson R22, Cabri G2, or R44. Pilots including Mark, Tim, Simon, and Anne-Marie have led these sessions. The published 25 minutes is actual air time, not classroom time.
“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.”
Fly for 50 minutes from Kahului over West Maui and Molokai in a front-row seat with floor-to-ceiling windows. Your State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide pilot explains Iao Valley, Kahakuloa, Kalaupapa, sea cliffs, and waterfalls through Bose headsets.
“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”
See Maui and Molokai from a first-class helicopter seat with floor-to-ceiling windows, Bose headsets, and pilot commentary. Fly over West Maui valleys, Iao Valley, waterfalls, and Molokai’s sea cliffs, then land at remote Ulupalakua Ranch for refreshments and sweeping views.
“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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