Helicopter rides and pleasure flights over Yorkshire

Helicopter flights in Yorkshire

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Helicopter flights are amazing experiences, particularly as so few people have ever flown in one. Some helicopter flights allow you to pick your own route, other helicopter rides let you fly over your own house or your favourite dale. Others fly over pre-arranges routes in Yorkshire like the dambusters helicopter flight that goes over Derwentwater. Or perhaps even have a trial helicopter flying lesson. I went on one of these pleasure flights myself recently, and seeing Fountains Abbey and Menwith Hill from the air was unforgettable.

Emmerdale Helicopter Flight

By far the most popular helicopter flight experience this year has been the helicopter flight over Emmerdale. Covering some of Yorkshire's finest countryside, the flight goes over the Harewood estate where the third Emmerdale village is located and then goes over the vale of York. Seeing York from a helicopter is amazing, and you have to see it from the air to appreciate just how much York Minster dominates the skyline. The original Emmerdale village was of course Arncliffe in Littondale, but that was very inconvenient as it's a long drive from Leeds where Yorkshire TV are based, so it then moved to Esholt between Leeds and Beadford. Esholt lasted for a good few years before the show moved to the current Emmerdale at Harewood.

Dambusters Helicopter Flight

The second most popular flight is the Dambusters trip. This actually flies over Ladybower, so it's not actually in Yorkshire, but as it's near Sheffield and supplies Sheffield's water I've included it anyway. The peak district near here is stunningly beautiful, and the flight takes in Chatsworth and the stunning rock formations at Mam Tor.

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Dambusters Helicopter Tour
On the night of 16 May 1943 nineteen Lancasters took off on a daring raid deep into Germany. On the bombing run an exact height of 60 feet had to be held. This flight will take you through the beautiful Peak District covering Chatsworth House, the Mam Tor rock formations and Lady Bower reservoir/Derwent Valley where the RAF trained for the Dam Buster flights during World War II. You can learn about this unique moment of aviation history as well taking in views of outstanding natural beauty. Loc
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£169.00
15 Minute Helicopter Flight for Two
It 's up, up and away as you and a friend board the helicopter for a unique taste of the lives of the rich and famous. Soaring over the open countryside, watching the world beneath - what a way to travel! Your 15 minute flight is sure to produce unforgettable memories, remember ask your jealous friends to look out their window as you fly past. Location: Aberdeen; Barton, Manchester; Bedford; Bicester, Oxfordshire; Bournemouth, Dorset; Bristol; Chester, Cheshire; Cotswold Airport, Gloucester
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£198.00
Emmerdale and York Helicopter Tour
Take a thrilling ride above one of the most historic cities in England. To see York by air is absolutely breathtaking plus you will also take in the beautiful Yorkshire scenery en-route. Next take a tour over the village of Emmerdale situated on the Harewood Estate in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. Spot Home Farm, The Woolpack and all the other landmarks of the famous soap! Location: Departs Breighton Airfield, York, Yorkshire
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£199.00
Helicopter Thrill (UK Wide) Experience Day
Nothing else comes close to touching the magic of vertical flight; from the moment you lift into the air to the second the helicopter settles gracefully back on the ground it is an unforgettable experience. Take your seat as the pilot climbs gracefully to over 1,000 feet and accelerates to over 120 miles an hour. You will interact with the pilot via the headset (don 't forget to listen out for air traffic on the radio!), swooping over the landscape and then settling gently back on the ground
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£39.00
Helicopter Thrill for One
Nothing else comes close to touching the magic of vertical flight, from the moment you lift into the air to the second the helicopter settles gracefully back on the ground it is an unforgettable experience. Take your seat as the pilot climbs gracefully to over 1,000 feet and accelerates to over 120 miles an hour. You will interact with the pilot via the headset (don 't forget to listen out for air traffic on the radio!), swooping over the landscape and then settling gently back on the ground
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£39.00
Helicopter Thrill for Two (UK Wide)
Nothing else comes close to touching the magic of vertical flight. From the moment you lift into the air to the second the helicopter settles gracefully back on the ground it is an unforgettable experience. Take your seats as the pilot climbs gracefully to over 1,000 feet and accelerates to over 120 miles an hour. You will interact with the pilot via the headset (don 't forget to listen out for air traffic on the radio!), swooping over the landscape and then settling gently back on the groun
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£78.00
Helicopter Thrill for Two
Nothing else comes close to touching the magic of vertical flight. From the moment you lift into the air to the second the helicopter settles gracefully back on the ground it is an unforgettable experience. Take your seats as the pilot climbs gracefully to over 1,000 feet and accelerates to over 120 miles an hour. You will interact with the pilot via the headset (don 't forget to listen out for air traffic on the radio!), swooping over the landscape and then settling gently back on the groun
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£78.00
15 Minute Helicopter Flight
It's up, up and away as you board the helicopter for a unique taste of the lives of the rich and famous. Soaring over the open countryside, watching the world beneath - what a way to travel! Your 15 minute flight is sure to produce unforgettable memories, remember ask your jealous friends to look out their window as you fly past. Itinerary: On arrival at the landing zone you will be shown to the aircraft which you will share with up to four other people. Get strapped in and don the headphon
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£99.00
15 Minute Helicopter Flight
It's up, up and away as you board the helicopter for a unique taste of the lives of the rich and famous. Soaring over the open countryside, watching the world beneath - what a way to travel! Your 15 minute flight is sure to produce unforgettable memories, remember ask your jealous friends to look out their window as you fly past. Location: Aberdeen; Barton, Manchester; Bedford; Bicester, Oxfordshire; Bournemouth, Dorset; Bristol; Chester, Cheshire; Cotswold Airport, Gloucestershire; Coventr
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£99.00