Kent: Tactical Helicopter Lesson

Adventure 001 Kent

Available until 31 December 2025

Take the controls – your helicopter trial lesson starts here with Adventure 001 in Kent!

Ever dreamed of flying a helicopter? Now’s your chance to make it happen! With Adventure 001’s Helicopter Trial Lesson, you’ll go from curious passenger to hands on pilot in one awesome experience.

Know before you go:

  • Minimum age: 12
  • Maximum weight: 95kg
  • Maximum height: 1.98m
  • Weather dependent, because even helicopters have to respect the skies!

What’s included in your flight experience:

  • Approx. 45 minutes total with 18 minutes in the air
  • Three separate flights (6–7 minutes each)
  • Split between 2 x Observation and 1 x Hands-on flight with Hover Challenge
  • One hands-on flight with a hover challenge (weather permitting!)
  • Pre flight briefing with a CAA-qualified instructor
  • Learn the basics of helicopter controls and flight mechanics
  • Spectator-friendly, bring your crew and cameras!
  • Counts toward a pilot’s license
  • Shared experience with two other participants

How it works:

Date & Time: Once you've booked your experinece, get in contact with Adventure 001 directly at anytime to secure your time and spot

Location: Choose from either of their Kent locations when you get in contact with Adventure 001 to enjoy your activity is at! Either at:

  • Burrows Ln, Middle Stoke, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9RN
  • Lydd Airport, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9QL

Strap in, take the controls, and experience the thrill of helicopter flight with Adventure 001. Book your trial lesson today and let your flying journey begin!

Location

Adventure 001

Burrows Ln,
Middle Stoke,
Rochester,
Kent,
ME3 9RN
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Adventure 001

Lydd Airport,
Romney Marsh,
Kent,
TN29 9QL
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How to find us

Please choose from either Kent locations when confirming your booking directly with Adventure 001

More Info
What is the maximum weight for Adventure 001 activities?

Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passengers.

You must enter passenger/participant weight at the time of booking an experience. If weight varies between the time of initial booking and date of flight experience it remains the responsibility of the customer to update their individual weight via their online account prior to flight.

All passengers will be weighed before flight and if disparity exists between weight disclosed and actual weight (within reason), the passenger may be illegible to fly.

Aeroplane Flying Lessons (2 Seater Aircraft) – Max 15 Stone (95kg)

Aeroplane Flying Lessons (4 Seater Aircraft) – Max 17.9 Stone (114kg) Double Landing Flying Lesson, Max 16 Stone (102kg) Triple Landing Flying Lesson.

Helicopter Flying Lessons (4 Seater Aircraft) - Max 15 Stone (95kg)

Helicopter Pleasure Flights (Bell 206 Jet Ranger and Bell 206 Long Ranger):

  • Group size of One – Max 15 Stone (95kg)
  • Group size of Two – Max 30 Stone (190kg)
  • Group size of Three – Max 43 Stone (273kg)
  • Group size of Four – Max 56 Stone (355kg)
  • Group size of Five – Max 63 Stone (400kg)
  • Group size of Six - Max 75 Stone (475kg)

Helicopter Pleasure Flights (Robinson R44):

  • Group size of One – Max 15 Stone (95kg)
  • Group size of Two – Max 30 Stone (190kg)
  • Group size of Three – Max 39 Stone (250kg)

Please note that the maximum weight limit for the Co Pilot Seat on a helicopter pleasure flight varies depending on aircraft and other operational considerations but will not exceed 95kg.

What is the minimum and maximum ages for Adventure 001 activities?

Shared Helicopter Flights – 6 years of age. Participants under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a fare paying adult. There is no maximum age limit.

Private Helicopter Flights - 2 years of age. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a fare paying adult. There is no maximum age limit.

Helicopter Pilot Flying Lessons – 14 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.

Aeroplane Pilot Flying Lessons - 12 years of age (with the exception of Tatenhill Aviation who require 14 years). There is no maximum age limit.

Can I fly at Adventure 001 with a disability?

In the first instance please contact them via online enquiry form (www.adventure001.com/contactus) to provide further information so that an informed decision may be made.

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