Events
"Fly-in" to ENNISKILLEN
Fly over on a Friday, routing via Halfpenny Green (for fuel). Stay Friday/Saturday night at the Manor Hotel, a beautiful 4 star hotel on the shores of Lough Erne. Fly around the area of the West Coast of Ireland on Saturday, returning home on Sunday. The area is truly stunning.
Please phone to let us know if you are interested - all schools are hoping to join in the fun.
The Heliflight Events Programme 2010
Welcome to this year’s event programme. There is something for everyone, so get your diaries out and pencil in some dates. We would really like to see you and it’s a great opportunity to get to know other people who fly with Heliflight from Gloucestershire, Cranfield and Halfpenny Green. The events include flying and non-flying activities, so you can bring the whole family along too. We have also included an indication of the flying hours, so you can budget accordingly. You’ll find local flights that won’t break the bank and some more adventurous outings that are long weekends offering satisfying and spectacular flying. If you would like further details on any of the events then give us a call or drop us an email.
To organise these effectively and efficiently we would be grateful if you could let us know you would like to come in the month before the event. We would also like to hear from you with suggestions of other things you would like to do.
Finally all the flying activities come with the usual rider on safety. If the weather is unsuitable and you have booked on an event that we think will not run we will call you with some alternative suggestions or the bad news that the event will be cancelled at least two days before.
We look forward to seeing you and having some fun in 2010
July
Weston-super-Mare - Helidays 2010: The Beach Lawns & Seafront. A three day helicopter show on the seafront of Weston-super-Mare with more than 50 military and civil helicopters flying in for a unique static display over the weekend on 23rd - 25th July, 10.00 - 18.00. Plus vintage military vehicals, art and craft fair, stalls and fiarground entertainment for all the family.
Date: 23rd - 25th July
Helicopters: R22, R44, B206
Estimated flying time: 1.5hrs
Flying experience: Beginner
August
Mountain flying course: An excellent opportunity to learn the techniques of flying in mountainous terrain. This affords spectacular views of Snowdonia and really helps you get to grips with the effect density altitude has on your ability to hover. All the information you need to fly safely in mountainous terrain and a good dose of flying actually doing it with experienced instructors makes this a great weekend.
Date: TBA
Helicopters: R22, R44, B206
Estimated flying time: 2hrs Dual, 2.5hrs SFH
Flying experience: Beginner
Welsh fly and dine: An opportunity to fly the coast of Wales from Rhyl to scenic Colwyn Bay and Conwy. Staying at Bodelwyddan Castle we will be landing in their extensive grounds and dining in luxury surrounded by an extensive collection of 19th Century art. After a late breakfast, and some time to explore the extensive grounds, we will enjoy a leisurely flight home.
Date: TBA
Helicopters: R22, R44
Estimated flying time: 3 hours from Halfpenny Green 4 hours from Gloucestershire and Cranfield
Flying experience: beginner
Competition day: Time to have some fun in the air over Worcestershire and the surrounding areas in a two leg treasure hunt. Take to the skies with a navigator of your choice to look for the clues that cracks the Heliflight Treasure Code. You will need to complete the course in a set time to be in with a chance. Prizes will be awarded for flying prowess, navigational accuracy and of course the best jump suit (this is treasure hunt). A great day to meet people, have lunch at the airport and enjoy flying.
Date: Sunday TBA
Helicopters: R22,
Estimated flying time: 1.5 hours
Flying experience: Beginner
October
Halloween barbeque: Come and scare yourself rotor-less. This fancy dress event is a great opportunity to show off your ghosties and goulies outfit. Come and enjoy an evening of haloween frivolity and stay warm with a baked potato and your favourite piece of meat seared on hot coals.
Date: October
Go Karting at Weobley: Time to hit the road and drive like Lewis Hamilton on steroids. After landing trackside, the Heliflight racing championship will test your ability to handle exciting go karts around a challenging track. Will you win the Heliflight series and take pole position? Fun for you and the family and a good opportunity to meet people.
Date: TBA
Helicopters: R22, R44,
Estimated flying time: 1.5 hours
Flying experience: beginner
December
Night Flight: Flying at night is magical and quite challenging. See the differences flying a circuit at night, watch the horizon disappear into dark landscape, enjoy the city lights and try and approach on the PAPI system.
Date: TBA
Helicopters: R22, R44
Estimated flying time 30 minutes
Flying experience: beginner
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