Pleasure flying events include the ever popular Dambuster tour from Sheffield, the Tower Tours from Blackpool and the Heli-Buzz five, ten and fifteen minute flights from both Sheffield and Preston. There is also our Emmerdale and York flights departing from Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel nr Pontefract.

 

With flights ranging from 5 to 45 minute durations there is hopefully a flight to match your requirements. Check out our pleasure flight pages for more details on each tour.

 

Alpha Helicopters can also offer helicopter pilot training from both our sites in Doncaster Sheffield and Blackpool Airport. Helicopter training is a challenging and rewarding experience and our courses are flexible to meet your time and availability. See our private pilots licence (PPL) training pages for more details.

Alpha Helicopters are a long established helicopter company with over 22 years experience and in-depth knowledge of the helicopter industry. Alpha Helicopters enables us to expertly deliver a range of specialist services, which we tailor to your specific needs.

Please contact us for further details on any of the flights we offer, for individual helicopter charters for special occasions or for any questions regarding helicopter operations and how you or your company can use them.

Charter - Helicopter charter, hire for business travel or private travel, logistical transport.

Filming - Aerial filming and photography for TV series, documentaries, promotional views, news gathering.

Training - Trial lessons and helicopter flight training. Learn to fly, or gain your private pilots licence on a variety of helicopter types such as the Schweizer 300cbi or the Robinson R22.

Load Lifting - Load lifting for carrying items to remote locations.

Aerial Survey - Aerial surveying including utility line inspections and maintenance assessment, environmental survey.

Pleasure Flights and Tours - Helicopter pleasure flights and scenic tours of the Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Lancashire areas, a unique gift?

Airfield Services - A variety of airfield services are available at Doncaster and Blackpool airports, these helicopter services include hangarage, handling and aircraft refueling.

Useful Links - web site links covering all aspects of the helicopter industry.

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