Garden City Helicopters

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You Fly Helicopter Trial flight

YouFly Helicopter Trial Flight Take control of your very own helicopter on a 30-minute trial flight with a qualified instructor at your side, guiding you through the whole experience. Makes an excellent 'Life Experience' gift.

From: NZ$420.00

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1 Hours

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Fly a helicopter
Get on the controls of a helicopter
bucket list experience
learn to fly a helicopter

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The YouFly trial flight puts you safely behind the dual controls of a helicopter for a 30-minute flight with an instructor beside you, guiding you through your take-off, hover, flight, and landing. Our highly qualified instructors will give you a full briefing before the flight, making this experience one to remember!

Here is what one of our clients had to say:

“If the excitement of being my first time in a helicopter wasn’t enough, I even got to take control (under expert supervision, of course) and got a true feeling of the skill involved in handling such a powerful machine. This was such an amazing thrill and one that I wo...

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Meeting Point

73 Grays Road

Additional Information

Weight limitation of 135kg for the Cabri helicopter.
Height minimum of 155cm.
Price is per person – 13 years and older.
The helicopter used is at the discretion of GCH Aviation.
Gift vouchers are provided and are valid for the next 12 months.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Terms

Weight limitation of 135kg for the Cabri helicopter

Height minimum of 155cm

Flight instructor and participant are seated in front seats. No
additional passengers can/are carried on this flight.

Flight will be carried out in an air zone over Canterbury that is
a certified aircraft training zone.

Helicopter used is at the discretion of GCH Aviation

Price is per person – 13 years and older.

Flight is subject to weather.

No refunds for bookings cancelled by passenger within 24 hours of
departure.

From

NZ$420.00

Per Person

1 Hours

Live Availability with Instant Confirmation

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73 Grays Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8053

YouFly Helicopter Trial Flight

YouFly Helicopter Trial Flight: Take control of your very own helicopter on a 30-minute trial flight with a qualified instructor at your side, guiding you through the whole experience. Makes an excellent 'Life Experience' gift

Duration: 1 Hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of helicopter will I be flying?

The trial flight typically utilizes the Cabri G2 helicopter, a two-seat, single-engine training aircraft known for its stability and suitability for beginner pilots.

Is there a weight or height limit for participants?

Minimum height is 155 cm, and the weight limitation is 135 kg.

What should I wear for the flight?

Dress smart casual, covered shoes (no sandals or bare feet), and comfortable clothes are required.

Is hotel pickup or transport to the airfield available?

The standard trial flight experience does not include hotel pickup. Participants are required to make their own way to the departure point at 73 Grays Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch, near Christchurch Airport.

What happens if it rains or the bad weather on that day ?

Poor weather means cancellation or rescheduling, with a full refund offered if conditions are unsafe.

What is your cancellation policy?

We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the activity starts.

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