Helicentre Aviation

Helicentre Aviation

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Specialists in professional Helicopter Pilot training, with over 24 years of experience.

22/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our last Open Day on Thursday! 🚁

It was great to welcome everyone to learn more about our training programmes, tour our facilities, meet the team and even have a go at flying for themselves.

We're looking forward to hosting our next Open Day in Oxford this Thursday and meeting more aspiring pilots!

Photos from Helicentre Aviation's post 19/06/2026

Check out what we've been up to so far this June!

We've welcomed a new course intake, completed several Charter flights and hosted a successful Open Day, with another one coming up soon!

Our students have also been making great progress, completing their solo flights and continuing to build their skills, confidence, and experience.

17/06/2026

Yes, that's what we're experts in!

For over 25 years, we've been training people with no previous flying experience develop into industry ready pilots.

With two training routes available, you can choose the path that best suits your learning style, schedule, and goals. Giving you the best opportunity to progress from complete beginner to professional helicopter pilot.

10/06/2026

Ever wondered what it's like to be a helicopter student?

Follow along as Josh, one of our Modular students, completes one of his lessons towards his PPL(H) Journey.

In the video you'll see:
✅ The aircraft pre-flight inspection (Check A)
✅ A pre-flight briefing with his instructor
✅ Taking to the skies for his lesson

Josh is progressing really well along his journey, balancing his theory alongside his flying hours!

08/06/2026

A Trial Lesson is the perfect way to experience what it's really like to fly a helicopter.

Why book a Trial Lesson?

✅ Get hands-on experience
Take the controls and experience flying with the guidance of a qualified instructor.
✅ Try before you commit
Discover whether learning to fly is right for you before starting your training.
✅ Enjoy an incredible experience
See the world from a completely different perspective and learn a new skill.

Don't forget at our next Open days on the 18th and 25th June you can also get 25% off a Trial Lesson!

05/06/2026

Another fantastic day flying! 🚁

At the weekend we had the pleasure of taking our passengers on a scenic helicopter flight, enjoying the views along the way.

Our pleasure flights and charter flights allow you to experience the thrill of helicopter flight while enjoying incredible views of the countryside, and landmarks below.

Whether it's a bucket-list experience or a special gift, a helicopter flight is an experience you'll never forget!

Photos from Helicentre Aviation's post 04/06/2026

One of the most common questions we get is:
“Am I too old to start learning to fly?”

Whether you're 18, 30, or older, there's no age limit on starting your aviation journey.

Many of our students come to us looking for a career change or finally deciding to pursue a lifelong dream.

Starting a little later in life can actually make training more achievable. It gives you time to plan, save for your training, and approach it with clear goals and life experience behind you.

Everyone's journey into aviation is different, there's no single "right" age to start and there's many years of flying ahead!

Photos from Helicentre Aviation's post 01/06/2026

Danny has finished his hour building with us and is ready to take the next step in his flying journey!

Danny was a student on one our Integrated CPL(H) courses and has been building hours with us to meet the requirements for his next course.

Last week, he flew to Fenland Aero Club to complete his final few hours.

We wish him the best with all of his future flying! 🚁

29/05/2026

We’ve been filming!

Over the last week we’ve been capturing footage from our helicopter alongside a camera crew!

Alongside drone crews, we’ve been flying up to the places they can’t reach of up to 3000 feet. We’ve been flying alongside the camera operator, who has been controlling the camera in the back seat of the helicopter.

Even more excitingly, these are the first flights with us for G-NICI, our new helicopter!

27/05/2026

Going solo for the first time is such an important part in your journey towards your licence, whether it's for your PPL(H) or your CPL(H).

All of these students have been flying solo this week. For Josh it was his first solo so he stayed within the circuit to practice.

Jack and Tim have been completing their solo landaways and QCC's, developing their flying even more and building hours towards obtaining their licence.

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Leicester Airport, Gartree Road
Leicester
LE22FG

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm