Student Trips
Events
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Padstow Student Trip Summer 2022
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomJoin us as we head South West to Padstow, Cornwall. Landing at Rock we then transfer to the ferry by golf buggy before we head into Padstow for a well earned pasty or fish and chips by the harbour followed by an ice cream or cream tea. Take in the sea air as we stroll around the port and or for the more brave make your way down the beach and dip a toe in the water before heading back to the ferry and back to Elstree.
If you are currently learning to fly our student trips are great practise for navigation, straight and level flight and radio work as well of course as being jolly good fun! Already passed? These trips are a great excuse to use your PPL, hone your skills, hour build or just spend time with other pilots. Aircraft owners are also welcome to join us, the more the merrier!
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Le Touquet part deux Student Trip Summer 2022
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomOn Friday 8th July we heading back to France for Le Touquet part deux! What better way to use your piloting skills than flying yourself across the channel. Le Touquet is a popular destination with PPL holders and students as the trip provides some incredible opportunities to hone your piloting skills; planning, navigation, radio, crossing water and the list goes on.
If you’ve not been to Le Touquet before it’s located at the northern tip of France meaning it is easily accessible from the UK with some fabulous views along the way. The airport is only a short bike ride from the town (taxis are available) where you’ll find a beautiful beach and plenty of restaurants and shops. We will lunch at Le Matisse followed by a walk along the beach, browse the shops or grab ice cream for the brave! Once ‘fuelled’ we’ll head back to the airport and home to Blighty!
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Isle of Wight Student Trip Summer 2022
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomThe Isle of Wight is definitely one of our top trips. Join us for this 'island hopping' experience, transiting through London zones southbound to Portsmouth, we leave the mainland and fly across the Solent to IOW. This is a superb introduction to flying over water and great for advanced training. During the trip we'll have the opportunity to circumnavigate this beautiful English Isle not forgetting of course the take in the famous Needles. A warm welcome awaits at Sandown EGHN where we will fuel both aircraft and pilots before heading back to Elstree.
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Student Trip to Lake District Autumn 2022
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomLooking for a mini flying adventure? Why not join us for our 2-Day trip to The Lakes. Starting early on Wednesday we fly north through Luton Zone to Northampton, Althorp routing between Birmingham and East Midlands. On to Alton Towers via Jodrell Bank where we great a fabulous view of the Lovell Telescope. Through the Manchester CTR, Haydock Race Course and Blackpool to refuel. Following the coastline to Morecambe Bay and then The Lakes! We stop for a spot of 'afternoon tea' at Storrs Hall Hotel, situated on the edge of Lake Windermere...
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Le Touquet Student Trip Autumn 2022
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomOn Saturday 8th October we head to Le Touquet for our very first overnight stay! What better way to use your piloting skills than flying yourself across the channel. Le Touquet is a popular destination with PPL holders and students as the trip provides some incredible opportunities to hone your piloting skills; planning, navigation, radio, crossing water and the list goes on.
If you’ve not been to Le Touquet before it’s located at the northern tip of France meaning it is easily accessible from the UK with some fabulous views along the way. The airport is only a short bike ride from the hotel and the town (taxis are available) where you’ll find a beautiful beach and plenty of restaurants and shops. Join us on our mini Tour de France this Autumn, full details to follow shortly...
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Student Trip to Jimmy’s Farm Autumn 2022
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomFly with us to this super Suffolk sanctuary. Our first visit was back in 2015 and has since become a bit of a favourite with self fly hirers as a lunch destination with friends or family. Great route options either along the south east coast or cross country with of course the added bonus of the Farm/Wildlife Park to enjoy when you arrive! Great food available on site with a few shops including a butchers/farm shop should you want to take a slice of Suffolk home for tea.
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Isle of Wight Student Trip Autumn 2022
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomThe Isle of Wight is definitely one of our top trips. Join us for this 'island hopping' experience, transiting through London zones southbound to Portsmouth, we leave the mainland and fly across the Solent to IOW. This is a superb introduction to flying over water and great for advanced training. During the trip we'll have the opportunity to circumnavigate this beautiful English Isle not forgetting of course the take in the famous Needles. A warm welcome awaits at Sandown EGHN where we will fuel both aircraft and pilots before heading back to Elstree.
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The Cotswolds Student Trip Autumn 2022
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomIf you are looking for a scenic trip then The Cotswolds is for you. Heading West from Elstree we will take in the stunning views of this chocolate box region and on to the Severn Bridge before heading to Cotswold Airport formerly known as RAF Kemble via Highgrove. Once fuelled (aircraft and pilots) we head back via RAF Benson.
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Student Trip to Jimmy’s Farm February 2023
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomFly with us to this super Suffolk sanctuary. Our first visit was back in 2015 and has since become a bit of a favourite with self fly hirers as a lunch destination with friends or family. Great route options either along the south east coast or cross country with of course the added bonus of the Farm/Wildlife Park to enjoy when you arrive! Great food available on site with a few shops including a butchers/farm shop should you want to take a slice of Suffolk home for tea.
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Student Trip to Heli Museum Weston-Super-Mare February 2023
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomThis is a REAL ROTORHEAD trip! The Helicopter Museum is the largest dedicated Helicopter Collection in the world with over 100 helicopters on display. Exhibits include two of the Queen's Royal Flight helicopters, the current world speed record holder G-LYNX, a Vietnam Veteran Huey and a Russian Hind Gun Ship.
Out of Elstree SW towards Marlow and Henley upon Thames continuing westbound over Reading and through RAF Benson MATZ turning at Newbury Racecourse, over Devizes remaining south of Bristol and to fly over one UK's famous geographical landmark Cheddar Gorge! From there it's NW to Weston Super Mare and the Heli Museum...
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Student Trip Isle of Wight March 2023
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomThe Isle of Wight is definitely one of our top trips. Join us for this 'island hopping' experience, transiting through London zones southbound to Portsmouth, we leave the mainland and fly across the Solent to IOW. This is a superb introduction to flying over water and great for advanced training. During the trip we'll have the opportunity to circumnavigate this beautiful English Isle not forgetting of course the take in the famous Needles. A warm welcome awaits at Sandown EGHN where we will fuel both aircraft and pilots before heading back to Elstree.
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Student Trip to Le Touquet March 2023
Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United KingdomOn Saturday 8th October we head to Le Touquet for our very first overnight stay! What better way to use your piloting skills than flying yourself across the channel. Le Touquet is a popular destination with PPL holders and students as the trip provides some incredible opportunities to hone your piloting skills; planning, navigation, radio, crossing water and the list goes on.
If you’ve not been to Le Touquet before it’s located at the northern tip of France meaning it is easily accessible from the UK with some fabulous views along the way. The airport is only a short bike ride from the hotel and the town (taxis are available) where you’ll find a beautiful beach and plenty of restaurants and shops. Join us on our mini Tour de France this Autumn, full details to follow shortly...
