Private Tour

40 minute Helicopter Explorer Trial Lesson

Overview

Available languages

English

45 minutes

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A trial lesson can make an incredible and exciting gift for loved ones and friends or just to treat yourself! The Explorer Lesson is a hands on flying experience with 1 to 1 instruction at Redhill Aerodrome. Flight time is approximately 45 minutes in the local area where we aim to get the student on all of the controls.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

R22 – Maximum weight 17St (108Kg), please advise us if over 15St (95Kg).

R44 – If you choose one of our R44 trial lessons you can take up to two friends with you Free of Charge (weight permitting). R44 Maximum passenger weight 21St, please advise us if over 15St (95Kg).

There is no minimum age for a helicopter lesson, however the student will need to physically be able to reach and operate all of the controls safely.

Flights are subject to suitable weather conditions. In the event of unsuitable weather, you will be offered an alternative date.

All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 15 Stone (95 Kg) should contact the carrier before booking.

If you do not speak English fluently we may not be able to instruct you effectively, in which case you may not be allowed on the controls.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Approximately 45 minutes in the helicopter for your flying lesson plus pre-flight instruction

Gratuities

What To Expect

EBG Helicopters

The beautiful Surrey Countryside and a busy Airfield.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

G2 Explorer Trial Lesson

1½ Hour Experience with 45 minutes flight time in a G2 helicopter.

R22 Explorer Trial Lesson

1½ Hour Experience with 45 minutes flight time in an R22 helicopter.

R44 Explorer Trial Lesson

1½ Hour Experience with 45 minutes flight time in an R44 helicopter.

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Incredible bucket list experience and amazing instruction
939hemanth,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The team at EBG helicopters were really helpful throughout the process - from booking and initial questions through to the on-the-day instruction. James on the operations team helped loads throughout the booking and arrivals processes. My instructor Ken was incredibly knowledgeable. He gave us a great intro on the ground to help us understand how the helicopter works and what to expect in the sky. In the cockpit and sky he was very supportive and clear throughout. I had an amazing experience on my trial lesson at EBG Helicopters. Doing a helicopter lesson has been on my bucket list for a long long time, and I'm really glad I came here to do it.
Great experience
nickelled2025,
Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time! Really wonderful hosts! We had an amazing time and surpassed all our expectations. Thank you!!!
Amazing experience
Daydream23603295448,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience and very friendly and welcoming staff. You even get a certificate at the end :) really worth doing!!!
Helicopter lesson flight
Zoe H,
Oct 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing experience and great pilot - very addictive I definitely want more !! Highly recommend for anyone interested in something a bit different, or to learn a new skill - nothing like flying a plane for sure !
Brilliant experience
staggr,
May 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We bought our son an Explorer lesson for his 18th birthday. The ordering process was super-easy and the staff very accommodating. We rebooked our dates a couple of times due to weather conditions and this was very straight forward. On the day, pilot Anne-Marie was welcoming, friendly and put my son at ease. He loved the lesson, flying the helicopter for much f the time in the air. A brilliant day!
Fantastic Experience!
canweleavenow,
Oct 4, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent trial lesson with Bob the instructor that exceeded our expectations in every way. After a very professional and comprehensive introduction from Geoff there was a considerable amount of flying time, and the whole experience was fantastic. Booking was easy, with Linda very responsive. Overall highly recommended and great value for money.
Helicopter Trial Lesson - G2 Helicopter
KeithA1966,
Jan 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience with Captain Tim. Really get to know the helicopter in a short period of time. Great fun!
Unforgettable trial lesson with Captain Anne-Marie Goodwill
Harry S,
Nov 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had the pleasure of experiencing what it was like to pilot a Robinson R44 with Captain Anne-Marie Goodwill. Anne-Marie was excellent in communicating the principles of flight and allowing me to get on the controls as much as possible - all while having a good sense of humour and endearing personality. By the end of the lesson I felt as if I had a very good idea of how a helicopter works, how it is operated in both hovering and flying and what it takes to be a pilot. I will be coming back and receiving more lessons from Anne-Marie. I could not recommend Anne-Marie more highly.
Brilliant Trial Lesson
3GiniC3,
Oct 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an absolutely brilliant time during my trial lesson on Saturday with Captain Tim Piper. From start to finish he was friendly, fun and informative and really put me at ease for my first ever lesson. The flying experience itself was so exciting and enjoyable, flying over the local area and even spotting my house from a bird's eye view! Not sure I completely nailed the hovering on the spot back at the airfield but I guess practice makes perfect so I'll just have to save up the money in order to take up a hobby doing my new favourite thing!!! I can't recommend the trial lesson and Tim Piper enough - I had a fantastic time, just wish it had lasted longer and I could do it every day!!! Thank you so much Tim - hopefully see you again soon!
Trial helicopter lesson
TonyG7,
Sep 3, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great intro lesson with Tim Piper. It was great fun and a brilliant experience. Tim was very good, and I would definitely recommend Tim and EBG.