25 minute Helicopter Discovery Trial Lesson
Overview
A trial lesson can make an incredible and exciting gift for loved ones and friends or just to treat yourself! The Discovery Lesson is a hands on flying experience with 1 to 1 instruction at Redhill Aerodrome. Flight time is approximately 25 minutes in the local area where we aim to get the student on all of the controls.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Approximately 25 minutes in the helicopter for your flying lesson plus pre-flight instruction
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Redhill RH1 5JZ
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
When you arrive with us, enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere at our Helicopter Club Office. Take in the sights as you look across amazing views of a busy airfield before meeting with your Instructor. Before taking your flight you will be taken aside for a full safety briefing and a look at how the helicopter controls work. When you’re ready, you will enter the aircraft and your instructor will take you out over the beautiful Surrey countryside to try flying for yourself.
If you have ever wanted to try flying a helicopter there are a number of different options available to suit your budget. Our Discovery Lesson is designed to give you a taste of flight, both the Robinson R22 and Cabri Guimbal G2 helicopters are 2 seater aircraft where you and the instructor will be alone in the aircraft. Our Robinson R44 helicopter has 4 seats, and you will be able to bring 2 other flight enthusiasts along for the experience.
Most important of all, unlike many flight experience providers the published flight time is the actual time in the air and does not include the time in the classroom. Helicopters are probably the most exciting and rewarding machine to master.
The total flight time is estimated at 25 minutes, but we recommend allowing an hour for the whole experience with us.
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- R22 – Maximum weight 17St (108Kg), please advise us if over 15St (95Kg).
- R44 – If you choose one of our R44 trial lessons you can take up to two friends with you Free of Charge (weight permitting). R44 Maximum passenger weight 21St, please advise us if over 15St (95Kg).
- There is no minimum age for a helicopter lesson, however the student will need to physically be able to reach and operate all of the controls safely.
- Flights are subject to suitable weather conditions. In the event of unsuitable weather, you will be offered an alternative date.
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 15 Stone (95 Kg) should contact the carrier before booking.
- If you do not speak English fluently we may not be able to instruct you effectively, in which case you may not be allowed on the controls.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-106353P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Approximately 25 minutes in the helicopter for your flying lesson plus pre-flight instruction.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 25 minute Helicopter Discovery Trial Lesson is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 25 minute Helicopter Discovery Trial Lesson will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Approximately 25 minutes in the helicopter for your flying lesson plus pre-flight instruction
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- R22 – Maximum weight 17St (108Kg), please advise us if over 15St (95Kg).
- R44 – If you choose one of our R44 trial lessons you can take up to two friends with you Free of Charge (weight permitting). R44 Maximum passenger weight 21St, please advise us if over 15St (95Kg).
- There is no minimum age for a helicopter lesson, however the student will need to physically be able to reach and operate all of the controls safely.
- Flights are subject to suitable weather conditions. In the event of unsuitable weather, you will be offered an alternative date.
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 15 Stone (95 Kg) should contact the carrier before booking.
- If you do not speak English fluently we may not be able to instruct you effectively, in which case you may not be allowed on the controls.
