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From our bases in Blackpool, Lancashire, and Barton, Manchester, we fly to all parts of the UK but also specialise in the Lake District. Whether you are a private client requiring a one-off flight, or an event organiser requiring numerous ‘special operations’ from diverse locations, you will receive an exceptional quality of service.

If you have any questions about helicopter charter or pleasure flights for your event / attraction, or if you need a helicopter for filming, aerial photography and even ‘eye in the sky’ services please contact us. Additionally, many of our products make excellent presents with gift ideas ranging from tours of Blackpool to scenic flights to the Lake District and beyond.

Our helicopter pleasure flights are available from Blackpool Airport and sites across Lancashire and the North West. Helicopter flights start from tours around the local area to full day trips out to health spas, hotels and restaurants. You can also charter a helicopter for wedding transport or other special event; or just an alternative way of going on holiday!

We have a wealth of experience in pilot operations including; commercial transport, flight instruction and examination, under slung (sling) operations, mountain flying and multi-crew aircraft; but also business and aviation management.

We also provide helicopter lessons and advanced training for a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) and both bases in Blackpool and Manchester. Full information can be found in the Helivation Training Section.

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Helivation Helicopter Charter Services

Business Air Taxi Services

Door to Door Convenience – Enjoy a traffic free experience and hop from one appointment to the next with ease.
Flexibility – Aircrew are day and night rated so you can attend to your business without concern; helicopters are only chargeable whilst in flight.
Unrestricted Landing Sites – Helicopters are not restricted to airports and being based in Blackpool, Helivation is well placed to service Lancashire, Merseyside, the Lake District and Manchester with ease!
Affordable – Our current helicopters have also been selected for their economy and as a result we can provide helicopter charter services at competitive rates.

Events & Helicopter Charter

Corporate Entertainment – A special client to entertain and impress? Nothing says it better than a helicopter!
Corporate rewards & challenges – How about hiring a helicopter for your team building day? Many corporate event locations are happy to have a helicopter on-site to offer flights, challenges and even a treasure hunt from the air!
Special occasions – We can fly you from Blackpool to a fantastic restaurant in the Lake District in only 30 minutes!
Race Days – Travel to racing events such as Silverstone, Aintree, Brands Hatch etc in style, comfort and avoid the traffic jams!

Aerial Photography, filming & survey

Filming – Sporting events, films, commercials and promos.
Aerial Stills – Need aerial photos of your film location, home or business?
Surveys – Video / infra-red aerial survey for utilities and industry.
Eye in the sky – Need a rapid response aerial platform for breaking news stories?

Aerial filming & Photography
Helivation complete our filming operations in conjunction with our partners at HeliSpeed Ltd. and so are able to deliver an even better service, from even more experienced pilots, with access to even more equipment and able to cover an even greater area!

BBC and ITV Approved Supplier

We are proud to be on the Approved Suppliers list for the BBC and also for ITV and can therefore provide an aerial platform for photography, filming and reporting. Being based in the North West, we can now bring a much needed service to both networks in this area; and look forward to being able to share our area with others!
All this has been possible due to the exceptionally high standards to which we operate, are monitored and are insured. See our home page for details of our CAA AOC certification.

Helicopter Wedding Charter Service

At Helivation, we understand just how a helicopter can make your special day just that little bit more special! Whether it’s transport from your house to the Church, to the reception venue or even to be whisked away to commence your honeymoon! The flight would not only be transportation but also a chance to see the area from the air and have some much needed time to yourself�why not add a bottle of Champagne to the occasion? Compared to hiring a wedding car, you might find that a helicopter is surprisingly affordable!
We could also provide pleasure flights for your guests once we are on-site so more people can share the experience!
Being based in Blackpool, we are well positioned to fly all over Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire. Many hotels have heli-pads or designated landing areas but it is often possible to arrange landings even at hotels that do not advertise this facility. Please contact us with your specific requirements or if you have any questions.

Arrive at your school prom by helicopter!

Nothing is more impressive and exciting than arriving at your school prom or final year ball by helicopter; it certainly beats the limo alternative!
We can organise everything for you and you can fly either from Blackpool Airport or from near your home directly to your school leavers’ prom!
Being based in Blackpool, we are excellently placed for offering this heli-prom service across Lancashire and even into the Lake District.
Make your final year ball one to remember with helicopter transport from Helivation! Contact us now for a initial, no obligation estimate.

Helicopter Training School

Introduction

Helivation Training operates from Blackpool airport in Lancashire. We have a variety of different helicopters and very experienced staff who can take you right from your first trial lesson flight, to a fully qualified private or commercial helicopter pilot. We can provide helicopter flying lessons in a variety of helicopter types and for all types of licence. We can also complete your Licence Proficiency Checks (LPC) on a variety of different helicopter types from right here in Blackpool.
Use the main menu above to access the Trial Lesson Voucher and FAQ pages

Robinson R22 training helicopter

Learning to fly a helicopter requires no previous experience or academic qualification as we will guide you through all the necessary parts for the issue of your helicopter licence. The only requirement is that you are able to pass a medical exam to ensure that you are fit to fly.
Blackpool is ideally positioned for your flying lessons as it is an international airport with all the associated safety systems and is ‘helicopter-friendly’ such that the efficiency of helicopter training flight is not affected. This gives you invaluable experience of dealing with other aircraft and Air Traffic and Radar Control but also provides rapid access to a very large area of uncontrolled airspace to the North and East.
Helivation Training offers all types of helicopter flight training from Private (PPL) and Commercial pilot licences (CPL) to advanced courses such as helicopter night rating, type rating, instrument training, LPC, FHT, line and base checks and even mountain training.
We operate Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters for flight training which is available for all students, both national and international and we can assist you with the relevant Student Visa if required.
Helicopters do not need an airfield, so you can land at thousands of places across the UK not accessible to aeroplanes. Landing sites include hotels, restaurants and country clubs, golf courses, and it is this accessibility that makes helicopter travel so appealing.
Having completed your EASA PPL (H) you do not need to buy your own helicopter as you can self-fly hire although owning and operating your own helicopter is only comparable to a luxury car!

Helicopter Pleasure Flights from Blackpool

All flights on this page can be purchased in advanced and a voucher issued for redemption any time within six months
Pleasure flights are available for any length from our base at Blackpool Airport and we can customise your route as required.

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