How much does a helicopter cost per hour UK?


How much does a helicopter cost per hour UK? Prices start from £600 per hour, with a 1 hour flight minimum. Charter Flights with Northumbria Helicopters are priced on an individual basis. Please contact us for a personal quote. For more information, visit the Charter Flight page.


Can I land my helicopter anywhere UK?

More importantly, you can land on anybody's field or private site such as hotel, restaurant, golf course and private property, provided you have the owner's permission and you do not violate any Air Traffic Rules whilst doing so (you will be taught the rules on the course).


How safe is helicopter travel?

According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), helicopters crash at a higher rate than airplanes. The crash rate for general aircraft is 7.28 crashes per 100,000 hours of flight time. For helicopters, that number is 9.84 per 100,000 hours.


Can helicopters fly over the ocean?

AW101 All-Weather capabilities highlighted in 4,800 nm transit across the North Atlantic. The AW101 helicopter successfully completed an epic journey across the North Atlantic to return to the UK across mountains, high seas, storm clouds, ice, and snow.


Do you need permission to land a helicopter UK?

Provided the intended helicopter landing site is not within a congested area (an area in relation to a city, town or settlement which is substantially used for residential, industrial, commercial or recreational purposes) or close to an open air assembly of 1000 or more people it is only necessary for the landowner to ...


How far can a helicopter fly UK?

Helicopters nowadays fly an average distance of anywhere between 250 to 400 miles on a single tank. There are, however, better-equipped helicopters, such as certain military helicopters, that can reach up to 1200 miles.


How far can a helicopter fly in 5 hours?

In general, most helicopters can fly for an extended period of time or a significant distance before needing to stop or refuel. Typically, this equates to 2.5 to 5 hours on one tank of gas, which translates to a range of 320 to 640 km. Of course, not all helicopters are capable of this.


How many flight hours do you need to fly a helicopter?

Private Pilot License (PPL): The private pilot helicopter license can take between 6 and 12 months to complete, depending on your training frequency. You must have a minimum of 45 flight hours.