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YouFly Trial Flight - Fly a helicopter

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Helicopter Trial Flight fly a helicopter
  • 1 hour
  • Flight time: 1 hour
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’re looking for a memorable and adventurous experience when visiting Christchurch—this is the one for you. You’ll start your helicopter adventure at Christchurch Airport. You won’t have to worry about safety, as you’ll receive a full briefing at the start and the helicopter is equipped with dual controls. Enjoy a 30-minute flight with your instructor to guide you through take off, hover, flight, and landing. During the flight, your experience will be enhanced with live commentary.
  • No safety worries—a qualified instructor will accompany you
  • Enjoy the amazing life experience of flying a helicopter
  • Live commentary on board will enhance your experience

What's Included

  • Headset to hear the pilot
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional licenced CAA NZ instructor
  • Full safety briefing and explanation of the controls of the helicopter

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 73 Grays Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Garden City Helicopters

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Christchurch

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Christchurch (Pass By)

    Christchurch

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Total weight per passenger: 265 lbs
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Minimum height of 155cm applies
    • Weight limitation of 120kg applies, you will be weighed on check in and must be under the limit to fly
    • Dress code is smart casual, must wear covered shoes
    • No additional passengers can be carried on this flight
    • Flight will be carried out in an air zone over Canterbury that is the certified aircraft training area.
    • Helicopter used is at our discretion
    • There will be opportunity for you to take pictures and video. Please share your experience #gchaviation
    • Weather dependent
    • You must reconfirm you booking 24 hours prior to departure to check weather conditions
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    Featured review
    Sandra B
    In one word amazing ! It has been a great expirience .... Thanx again to Josh our great pilot .... Defenetely recommend to people to have a go and see how great it is to fly a helicopter. ..

    Reviews

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    Bucket list!
    Jane_W, Oct 2023
    A bucket list item tucked off for this 60-something woman. Instructor Juliet was wonderful with her not-so-talented student and it was a thrilling experience. Superb customer service from Robyn also.
    Great Experience
    Lawerence_S, May 2023
    I would recommend this to anyone. The office staff were great and offered other suggestions for someone with an interest in aviation to go visit while in Christchurch. My instructor was awesome and I had fun learning about how helicopters fly and getting to try it.
    Super!
    Sulamith_G, Dec 2022
    Great experience! I could really fly by myself. The pilot was very nice. He explained everything and did some great flying.
    W0W 😊
    Steinunn_H, Mar 2020
    If 10 Points is best ,You got 12 😊,Best service from all of You ,thanks from bottom off my hart, Kind regards Steina
    In one word amazing ! It has...
    Sandra B, Jan 2018
    In one word amazing ! It has been a great expirience .... Thanx again to Josh our great pilot .... Defenetely recommend to people to have a go and see how great it is to fly a helicopter. ..
    Ein absolut faszinierendes Erlebnis
    Andreas_I, Apr 2024
    Eine grandiose Erfahrung, einen Schnupperkurs im Heli-selbst-fliegen zu absolvieren! Man sollte sich einen windstillen Tag dafür aussuchen, da die Steuerung extrem sensibel ist und auf allerkleinste Bewegungen reagiert.

    From $214.55

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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