This activity is delivered by Re-energize
Helicopter Flying Day
The real excitement of flying is what we are trying to achieve with our special Flying Day experience. At various private airfields and landing sites in and around Bristol you have the opportunity to fly and handle the controls of a Robinson 22.
The exercise will be to not only experience flying in a fun helicopter but also to task the pilot to fly along a certain compass bearing to find the answers to clues which can only be seen from the AIR!! The participants will have a sheet of cryptic clues, a local map of the area and clues as to the distance of the answers from their current position. Each person will be judged on their ability to navigate the helicopter to find the answer to the clue and return to base and can also be team based with groups of 3 or more individuals.
During the flight the participants will get the opportunity to fly the helicopter at the discretion of the pilot.
On the ground while the other group member are waiting for their flight there will be longbow archery and cross bow available as well as fun logic tasks to entertain them.
The typical programme will involve;
- 1000hrs: Meet at selected airfield or hotel venue – Coffee/tea
- 1030hrs: Full briefing including safety procedures.
- 1045hrs: Individuals move out to the helicopter for a review of the aircraft and safety briefing and one team member boards for a 10/15 minute flight. For those waiting he archery and logic tasks are provided.
- 12.45: Flying ends
- Refreshments and snacks throughout
- Luncheon can be provided at the selected venue