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    5 day UK Tour

    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. 

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    Student Trip to Lake District Autumn 2022

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Looking 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...

  • The Cotswolds Student Trip Autumn 2022

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    If 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.

  • People standing in front of helicopter

    Student Trip to Heli Museum Weston-Super-Mare February 2023

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    This 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...

  • Copters & Cocktails

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Calling all students, staff and friends of the flying school past and present!

    Join us to celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY at Elstree Aerodrome.

    On Saturday 22nd April we will take a trip down memory lane to acknowledge a DECADE of our flying family.  We will be holding this milestone event at the flying school and to help us mark the occasion we will have a fabulous COCKTAIL BAR and rather fittingly a PIZZA VAN serving veggie, vegan and even gluten free options. 

    Along with plenty of memorabilia from the last ten years we will also be giving a prize for best dressed as there will be an AVIATION dress code.

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    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. 

  • Student Trip to Lake Vyrnwy Summer 2023

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    An early start, we depart Elstree initially Westbound via Bovingdon and turn right at Chequers changing our heading to North Westbound for Wales. We fly over Bicester and Weston on the Green, landmark spotting; Chateau Impney and Shrewsbury Hills and Lake Vyrnwy. We circumnavigate the reservoir and for lunch! Once suitably refreshed, we retrace our steps to back home to Elstree. 

  • 5 day UK Tour 2024

    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. 

  • Snowdon cockpit UK tour

    Student Trip to Caernarfon via Snowdon Summer 2024

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    An early start as we depart Elstree initially Westbound via Bovingdon and turn right at Chequers changing our heading to North Westbound for Wales. We fly over Bicester and Weston on the Green, landmark spotting; Chateau Impney and Shrewsbury Hills and Lake Vyrnwy. We circumnavigate the reservoir and continue North for some mountaineering as we 'climb' Mt. Snowden! After we reach the summit we descend into Caernarfon Airport for fuel and lunch at The Caffi HEMS Cafe. Once suitably refreshed, we head South via the Magnificent Mach Loop before back retracing our steps to back home 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!

  • 5 day UK Tour 2025

    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. 

  • 5 day UK Tour 2026

    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. 

  • 7 day Tour de France 2026

    Elstree Helicopters Elstree Helicopters, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Back by popular demand... It's another opportunity to join our intrepid aviators as we again take to the air for another Tour de France!

    Last time, we embarked on our BIGGEST AV-venture to date. 5 pilots, 4 helis and 4 instructors flew 2,000 nm around France. This 6 day fly out took our intrepid explorers on a whistle stop tour de france no bike required! With the assistance of Capt Elling-Hwang we secured overnights at some of the most incredible châteaux and hotels with spectacular views and as you would expect equally amazing food!

    This year, we are going EVEN BIGGER and making it a 7 day fly out!