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    Student Trip Isle of Wight March 2023

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    The 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.

  • Student Trip to Le Touquet March 2023

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    On 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...

  • FREE Ground School – Meteorology

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Next up it’s Meteorology on Tuesday 28th March from 18:00-20:00. Being able to anticipate the weather is akin to a super power for a pilot as will affect you, the aircraft and your operation.

  • FREE Ground School – Operational Procedures

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Next is Operational Procedures on Tuesday 11th April from 18:00 - 20:00.

    For the most part, understanding Operational Procedures requires common sense and often good airmanship is the key. Essentially, the procedures are there for a reason and basically you have to prove you understand them. Specific topics to be confirmed.

  • Seagull on boat

    Student Trip to Padstow April 2023

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Join 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!

  • FREE Ground School – Flight Performance and Planning

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Next up on Tuesday 25th April we will be exploring Flight Performance & Planning 18:00 - 20:00

    The 7 Ps is a British Army adage for Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents P*** Poor Performance. As an instructor we teach a PIC (pilot in command) the importance of having a well prepared flight plan and a good understanding of your aircraft’s capabilities. This time we will be planning a trip to the Lake District which include all your FPP favourites; Choice of route, Airspace, fuel planning, weight and balance, PLOGS and the good old Whizz Wheel (CRP-1). 

  • Student Trip to Portsmouth April 2023

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Capt Berry takes on another adventure... This time we head to Porstmouth! Taking the long way the trip will see us fly via London City eastbound along the Thames before circumnavigating Kent then following the south east coast all the way to Portsmouth landing at Lee. A quick transfer to the town for a stroll around the marina and the opportunity for some retail therapy at Gunwharf Queys not forgetting fish and chips before we head back to Elstree (the short way) and through the Heli Lanes.

    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!

    For full details please get in touch. Spaces on our trips are always fiercely sort after so get in quick!

    photo credit: Matt Hill Photography

  • FREE Ground School – Radio Telephony

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    On Tuesday 9th May ground school will be learning how to talk on the radio as we explore Radio Telephony fingers crossed we will be able to entice one of our favourite RT experts to join us again.

    Sounding competent when using the radio is an essential part of flying. Often students can be nervous when making a call to ATC (Air Traffic Control) but with training and plenty of practice you'll be reciting your callsign in your in your sleep. With plenty of hints and tips along the way there will also be an opportunity for pilots post PPL to ask any questions they have too!

  • day 5 UK tour collage

    5 day UK Tour 2023

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Back by popular demand... It's another opportunity to join our intrepid aviators as we revisit our EPIC UK Tour!

    This 5 day trip circumnavigates the British Isles taking a coastal route. Departing from Elstree on day one we head south to Isle of Wight then west making Cornwall our first stop. Day two we head north to Wales including the Mach Loop and of course Snowdon. Day three sees us sightseeing the north west coast, following a historic railway through The Lake District and into Cumbria. Day four is our most ambitious of all as we venture to The Highlands! We scale Ben Nevis, search for Nessie in The Lochs and fly along the West coast of Scotland and back across the border. On the last day its seaside central as we follow the east coast all the way down to Felixstowe before heading west again and back up to Elstree. 

  • FREE Ground School – Aircraft General Knowledge

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Next up is... Aircraft General Knowledge! On Tuesday 23rd May from 18:00 - 21:00 we go LIVE as Capt White performs a check A. As our seasoned Ground Schoolers will know, Aircraft General Knowledge will cover the 'nuts and bolts' of the aircraft; Engine, Gearbox, Air frame, Rotor/Electrical Systems and Avionics etc. It is important to have a good understanding of the helicopter so you know what to look for during your daily inspection, warning signs of potential issues either before or during flight. Our session this week is designed to give you broader knowledge of your aircraft and how it works.

    This is a real must see session so please try and join us in person if you can!

  • FREE Ground School – Navigation

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    On Tuesday 31st January we will be focusing on Navigation at the usual time 18:00 - 20:00

    When flying as PIC (pilot in command), you also need to become a navigator too. It’s critical you are able to apply the correct practices to navigational tasks and developing your navigation skills is the very essence of flying solo, hence the importance of this section of the PPL(H) syllabus.

    The ability to Navigate is second only to physically flying the aircraft so to hone your NAV skills will be a huge benefit to your overall competence as a pilot; for student, self fly hirer, commercial pilot or aircraft owner. Specific topics to be confirmed

  • FREE Ground School – Human Performance & Limitations

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    On Tuesday 17th January we will be focusing on Human Performance and Limitations at the usual time 18:00 – 20:00

    Join Capt.White as he guides us through HPL and answer any questions you may have. Human error is cited as a major cause in over 70% of accidents, and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human capabilities and limitations - both physical and psychological - would help reduce human error and improve flight safety. Specific topics to be confirmed.