Learn to fly a helicopter in Auckland! With a qualified instructor you actually get to trial the controls and fly! Take in the spectacular sights of New Zealand with this hands on experience and become a pilot for half an hour.

Upon arrival at Ardmore Airfield base you will be greeted by your instructor. The adventure will begin with a preflight briefing on safety and how the helicopter works.

On take off you will depart the airfield and embark on a sensational helicopter flight. Take the flight to the next level, learning turns, how to ascend and descend over Clevedon Village, and Whitford Forest. On the way back to the airfeild we'll set up an autorotational approach to show you how we can land without using engine power. Once back at Ardmore try your hand at hovering the aircraft! This is an amazing opportunity to operate amazing machinery!

This experience voucher is valid for six months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Ardmore Airfield, Auckland.

Session Length

Flight duration 30 minutes (allow 40 minutes). Flights are available 7 days a week, are weather permitting and subject to availability. Bookings in advance is necessary with all flights.

Guidelines:

Maximum weight 120kg, maximum girth 130cm, maximum height 205cm.

Numbers:

One on one with your instructor.

Weather:

Flights will be conducted during daylight hours only. Flights are weather permitting; postponement may be caused by rain, fog.

Other Info:

No waiver is required; no severely intoxicated people will be able to board the helicopter.

Map

The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have purchased your voucher(s).