November 15, 2016
SOPHIE WRIGHT
Luxury Helicopter Experiences - THE ROLLS ROYCE OF THE SKIES
Luxury helicopters are on the rise and growing ever popular; not only for celebrities but for general hire for special events.
Mankind’s quest to fly reaches far back into ancient history and fabled stories such as that of Icarus has fuelled that desire even if the aforementioned ultimately met his demise by flying too close to the sun.
Fortunately we live in a time when flying is accessible to many and even the more luxury version is relatively affordable as an experience albeit a relatively short one. Luxury helicopters are essentially a by-product of military designs that have undergone a complete transformation so that they are more resembling of a flying Rolls Royce when compared to their utilitarian cousin.
These helicopters are used by those who can afford them as a convenient means of transport, being more flexible than private jets as they dispense with the need for runways, the helicopter allows those with deep pockets the ability to literally soar above the traffic and are free of the constraints of those with more modest pockets who are slaves to the tarmac. The larger of these helicopters offer onboard catering facilities and the obligatory TV entertainment systems but the real entertainment for the discerning passenger is the wonderful panoramic views offered through the expansive windows seldom found on airplanes. Companies such as Fresh Air and Zilair offer these to rent. Whilst owning one of these helicopters is very much the preserve of the wealthy they can be chartered for a day or a trip at a surprisingly affordable cost. A far cheaper route to experiencing this kind of luxury is to have a helicopter flight experience which can cost from as little as £35 at Adventure 001. This will give you around 5 minutes flight time which surprisingly feels longer, time seems to slow down when you are gazing at the picturesque scenery below.
The 30 minutes trips start at £200 and offer the best value experience whether it is a trip over London for city lover or a trip over Cotswolds for those preferring their greenery. This is a great gift idea for those who value experiences over material things as a helicopter flight experience provides something memorable and thrilling. Helicopters can also offer a ‘thrill seeker’ experience which demonstrates how versatile the incredible machines really are.
Luxury helicopters are the ultimate way to travel in style and there are many different models to choose from, whether you are buying or hiring for an experience.