Helicopter Tours & Pilot Training FAQ’s

To become a licensed helicopter pilot, the required flight hours vary depending on the type of licence you are pursuing. For a Recreational Helicopter Pilot Licence, you need to complete a minimum of 25 hours of flight training. If you aim for a Private Helicopter Pilot Licence, the requirement increases to 50 hours. For those seeking a Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence, a total of 105 hours of flight training is necessary.

If you’re curious about helicopter flight training, you can start with a Trial Introductory Flight (TIF) for $400 per person. This includes a full briefing, your flight, and plenty of time for questions afterwards. If you decide to continue your training, the TIF cost can be credited towards your first solo flight. For a full breakdown of training costs, just get in touch with us directly, we’re happy to chat through the details.

There’s no set minimum age to start helicopter flight training, as long as you can comfortably reach the controls, you’re good to go. However, you’ll need to be at least 16 years old to hold a licence. You don’t need a medical certificate or an English language assessment to begin training; these are only required before your first solo flight or when you’re ready to get your licence.

Yes, flexible payment options are available for Flight Training.

A helicopter Charter service typically includes flights that are shared with other passengers unless you specifically request exclusivity by purchasing four or more seats. All flights are operated by expert pilots, ensuring a safe and professional experience.

In the event of bad weather, all flights are subject to weather conditions, and Helicraft will make every effort to provide as much notice as possible if a flight needs to be cancelled due to adverse weather. If your flight cannot proceed as planned, you are welcome to change your booking date, subject to availability. Should a flight be terminated by the pilot because of weather, only the unused portion of the fare will be refunded. Additionally, if a flight does not depart at all, Helicraft reserves the right to either refund the fare in full or reschedule your flight.

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The cancellation and refund policy is as follows: If you need to make changes after your booking has been confirmed, a $50 charge applies for each change. For changes made with less than 24 hours’ notice, the charge increases to $100 per booking change. In the event that Helicraft cancels your flight due to aircraft issues, availability, pilot illness, regulatory requirements, or force majeure, you will receive a full refund for any unused portion of your flights.

• Long pants or jeans are recommended along with closed-toe shoes.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen are also recommended.
• Selfie sticks are banned at all helicopter loading sites and on aircraft