What can I expect from my first helicopter ride?
What can I expect from my first helicopter ride? Flight – Once you're in the air, helicopter flights feel a lot like an airplane. Even if you experience a bit of turbulence, these aircraft aren't in any greater danger and the turbulence should pass quickly for a smooth flight.
What do I need to know before going on a helicopter ride?
Don't bring any hats, scarves, or wear accessories or long dresses that can get caught in the helicopter or fly away. Make sure you're wearing clothes that you're comfortable in, such as sneakers and closed foot shoes, and bring a light jacket along with you.
How long is the average helicopter ride?
For the most part, helicopter rides are divided into 3 options, a 15 min ride, a 20 min ride, or a 30 min ride.
Can you walk around a helicopter?
The helicopter is equipped with a small spinning blade located at the rear of the aircraft. It is important that passengers NEVER walk to the back, duck under the tail, or approach the rear of the helicopter for any reason. If you must walk around the helicopter, walk out in front.
How long is a good helicopter ride?
You need to get to the heliport around 30 minutes before your flight, and then the helicopter ride itself lasts between 15-30 minutes. Plus, you'll probably need 30-45 minutes to get to the heliport as well, although this depends where you're coming from. But overall, we think that 1.5 hours is a good amount of time.
Are helicopter rides worth it?
A: The short answer is yes. Helicopter tours are worth the money because of the amazing views you get to experience. From a bird's eye view, you can see waterfalls, valleys and iconic landmarks up close. You also get to see other beautiful landscapes that you can't see from the ground.
Do they weigh you before helicopter rides?
There is a 300 lbs weight limit per seat with a combined weight of no more than 550 lbs for all passengers. We do weigh all passengers before getting on the helicopter! Why are there weight limits? All aircraft have factory set limits on weight, and it is against FAA regulations to exceed those limits.
What time of day is best for helicopter ride?
We do notice that mornings tend to be clearer, often with trade winds blowing in clouds later in the day. However it's impossible to predict the weather and variations occur regularly. When we fly professional photographers, they tend to like the morning light.
Are helicopter pilots afraid of heights?
It's probably embarrassing to admit it, but if you're like most other pilots, the answer is “Yes.” According to Chaytor Mason, a retired professor of aviation psychology at the University of Southern California, the rate of acrophobia is upwards of 90% in some of the pilot groups he's encountered.
Is it rare for a helicopter to crash?
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.
What is not allowed on a helicopter?
Objects and substances prohibited for air transportation include weapons, explosives, flammable substances, as well as items that are seemingly harmless but may be used as weapons – so-called “dual use items.” You may not bring such items through security checkpoints without authorization.