Put your pilot's cap on and learn how to fly a helicopter. After receiving preliminary instruction in the hangar, this 30 minute training flight gives you the opportunity to take the controls yourself under the supervision of an instructor pilot from Cairns Helicopter School. Book now for the thrill of a lifetime!
- Conducted in English
Firstly, a trained instructor will explain all there is to know about a helicopter - how it works, what this does, what that does, flight controls, heli flight systems, how to hover the helicopter - you will learn all the information you need to know, to be able to take the controls and experience flying a helicopter.
Bookings made for more then one person will sit through the pre-flight instruction together, however you will be taken for your flight one at a time.
This awesome 1,000 feet high flight will be guaranteed to "get you high"!
Schedule details
Learn to Fly a Helicopter at Cairns Helicopter School
Departure Point:
Tour departs from General Aviation at the Cairns Airport
Departure Time:
- Your chosen time - please include a preferred flight time in the "Special Requirements" box. The closest available time will be allocated. You must call 24-48 hours prior to travel to reconfirm exact departure details.
Return Details:
Returns to original departure pointPricing information
Click the link below for a price quote on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.
Tour options:
Additional information
U-Fly Ultimate Heli Flight at Cairns Helicopter School
Inclusions:
- 30-minute tutorial in flying a helicopter
- Opportunity to take the controls
- Flight Certificate
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Hotel transfers are available for an additional cost, payable direct to the driver on the day of travel. Round-trip hotel transfer costs are as follows:
Cairns city: AUD$16 per person
Trinity Beach and Smithfield: AUD$24 per person (minimum 2 passengers)
Palm Cove/Clifton Beach/Kewarra Beach: AUD$25 per person (minimum 2 passengers)
Trinity Beach and Smithfield: AUD$24 per person (minimum 2 passengers)
From April 01, 2010 hotel pickup and drop off will be included from centrally located Cairns city, Palm Cove and Northern Beaches hotels. Out of town transfers are at an additional cost, payable direct on board to the driver at the time of travel. Ellis Beach $30pp return, Turtle Cove $50pp return, Port Douglas $53pp return
Exclusions:
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information:
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Any individual whose weight exceeds 110 kilograms is not permitted to participate.
- All passenger weights for the helicopter flight MUST be advised at time of booking.
- Children aged 17 years and under are not permitted
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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