Helicopter lesson Lelystad

Helicopter lesson Lelystad

Item Flight time is airborne time in the helicopter
Item In bad weather, free rebooking
Item Voucher is 1 year valid
Item Minimum age 4 years
Item Pay afterwards with Klarna
Plan your trial lesson helipad icon Start location: Lelystad

Book a helicopter trial lesson at Lelystad Airport. You can do this alone or with passengers. But beware, flying yourself is addictive! Also fun to give as a gift.

    Alternative option

    The same S300 helicopter is from Hilversum a lot cheaper than from Lelystad, with more available dates for your flight.

    Trial classes are held in the morning. Planner chooses a time that matches other flights.

    In this starter pack, you get the first 6 lessons of helicopter flying. Lessons 1 to 4 are 45 minutes each, and lessons 5 and 6 are 60 minutes each. This is because the first lessons are new, require a lot of concentration, and it takes time to get used to and fly longer. 

    In doing so, you get extensive theory lessons before each flight, and a pilot's logbook for logging flight hours, ready for when you decide to go ahead with the private licence or commercial licence.

    In this private licence package, you get 45 flying hours of helicopter flying. 45 flying hours are the minimum hours to pass exam for a private licence helicopter flying on this type of helicopter.

    In doing so, you will receive extensive theory lessons before each flight, and a pilot's logbook for logging flight hours.

    Experience shows that most students get their private licence between 45 and 60 flying hours.

    Download the full brochure here

    Excluded are (prices may vary):

    • practical test 
    • theory classroom (approx. € 995) and 7 theory exams
    • medical examination minimum class 2 ( € 250,- )
    • certificate Radio Telephony ( RT, € 555) and English language test ( LPE, € 200)
    • additional landing fees if additional landings are required for training (on average €20 per landing)
    • additional flying hours above 45 hours, if more is needed before practical exam can be taken


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Some dreams begin when you’re still a child… For my friend Lucien, it was the dream of one day flying a helicopter himself. It’s still the case today: as soon as we hear a helicopter, we both stop in our tracks and scan the sky until we’ve spotted it. So, for his birthday, I wanted to surprise him with something unforgettable: a helicopter flight through 123Helikoptervluchten.nl. Even the way I presented the gift had to be special. I bought a toy helicopter that could actually fly, attached the key ring that came with the gift voucher, and, to the sounds of *Mission Impossible*, let it fly towards him. His reaction was priceless: completely taken by surprise and as happy as a little child. On the day of the flight, we were given a warm welcome and Lucien received a clear and relaxed briefing from the pilot. Afterwards, he could only say one thing: “Unbelievable… so cool… incredibly beautiful! It was even more beautiful and better than I’d ever dared to dream.” The absolute highlight was the moment when he was allowed to take the controls of the helicopter himself for a short while. A memory to last a lifetime. It gave him a tremendous sense of power, and he was deeply grateful to have had this experience. Thank you so much, 123Helikoptervluchten.nl, for the professional organisation and for making a real boy’s dream come true. You didn’t just organise a fantastic flight, but created a memory that we will cherish forever. Highly recommended! P.S. The photo really says it all… one big smile from a boy whose dream has come true. 🚁💙

Response from the owner
What a lovely present and story, Sandra! It’s great to hear that Lucien was so happy and enjoyed the flight so much. 🚁💙 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Sandra
38 days ago
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I had a brilliant flight! It was lovely to see nature in autumn with all those colours! The pilot was really friendly too! And I’ve got a wonderful memory to take away with me!

Response from the owner
Thank you so much, Gerlinda! I’m so glad you enjoyed the lovely flight and the autumn colours so much. See you next time! 🍁🚁 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Gerlinda
301 days ago
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As a team-building activity, I went to Lelystad with my team for a helicopter flight involving two helicopters. After a warm welcome with coffee, our pilots briefed us on the flight. Their professional and friendly manner immediately put a number of my colleagues at ease; the flight did the rest. We flew to Naarden Vesting and back over the Oostvaardersplassen; it was a fantastic experience with stunning views. After the flight, we were offered a drink and had the chance to share our experiences. Thank you to everyone for the excellent guidance. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner
It’s lovely to hear that you had such a wonderful experience, Simon! Thank you for your detailed and lovely feedback. 😊 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Simon
302 days ago

Helicopter lesson Lelystad

with or without passengers

Here you get a real 1st trial lesson in helicopter flying! Beforehand, you will get a 30-minute briefing on what will take place that trial lesson to prepare you as well as possible. Together, you'll discuss the lesson through. This includes the basics of why a helicopter flies and how to fly it. The pilots and instructors all speak Dutch and English.

Self-flying Lelystad

You will fly the helicopter yourself as much as possible with the instructor alongside. After you have done overhead manoeuvres such as turns, climbing, descending, descending turns and climbing turns, it is time to hover the helicopter.

Hovering is the most difficult and also the most fun part of helicopter flying. This is hovering/ hovering just above the ground. A unique interplay between man and machine, eye-hand coordination and making very small steering corrections. A unique experience!

Live weather at the airport

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Gift helicopter lesson Lelystad

Giving helicopter lessons Lelystad as a gift? This is of course possible, in fact this is the most popular option! Then choose 'Later in consultation'. Then, after payment, we will send the voucher by e-mail. The lucky person can then contact us later to arrange a date and time.

Type of helicopters

You can choose a trial lesson with an R44, Cabri G2 or S300 helicopter.

R44: For 1 student and up to 2 passengers. This is the ideal choice if you want to bring passengers along during the trial lesson.
Cabri G2: For 1 student. This is a new modern training helicopter. This trial lesson is also the right choice, should you later wish to continue learning for the private or commercial helicopter licence.
S300: For 1 student. This is a more economical choice if you want to experience a trial lesson purely as a one-off or give it as a gift.

Times & information

Each trial lesson comes with 30 minutes of theory beforehand. This is followed by the practical part, which are the flying minutes you purchase here. The time of flying will be determined after the order. At checkout, you can indicate your preference for morning or afternoon. We will then check with the planner for a suitable time. A helicopter lesson at the weekend costs an extra €20, due to higher landing fees at the weekend.

Availability

The R44 and Cabri G2 can 7 days be booked during the week.

The S300 can be on limited fixed dates. For available dates, check the date picker at the top of the page.

Choice aid

Choose which type of helicopter you want, student only or with passengers. We also offer the 30-minute trial lesson to think of your wallet, but a trial lesson comes out best in a 45-minute flight.

Cancellation insurance

This can be optionally booked with a helicopter lesson Lelystad. It costs more the longer you want to fly.

The Top 10 reasons to choose 123Helicopter Flights:

  • Unique experience
  • Real flight times
  • Tickets 1 year valid
  • Every day accessible
  • Great as gift
  • No hidden costs
  • This location may 7 days a week
  • Extremely safe helicopters
  • Professional instructors who re-examine every 6 months
  • In case of cancellation bad weather, free set a new date and time
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Other locations to do a trial lesson are Hilversum and Harskamp.

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What a warm welcome, and our son had a flying lesson. Afterwards, Grandad took our grandson for a go. What an experience – and what wonderful memories we’ve made. 👏🙏🌻

Response from the owner
It’s lovely to hear that you had such a lovely day and made some wonderful memories! 😊 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Margreet Reinders
15 August 2026
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Some dreams begin when you’re still a child… For my friend Lucien, it was the dream of one day flying a helicopter himself. It’s still the case today: as soon as we hear a helicopter, we both stop in our tracks and scan the sky until we’ve spotted it. So, for his birthday, I wanted to surprise him with something unforgettable: a helicopter flight through 123Helikoptervluchten.nl. Even the way I presented the gift had to be special. I bought a toy helicopter that could actually fly, attached the key ring that came with the gift voucher, and, to the sounds of *Mission Impossible*, let it fly towards him. His reaction was priceless: completely taken by surprise and as happy as a little child. On the day of the flight, we were given a warm welcome and Lucien received a clear and relaxed briefing from the pilot. Afterwards, he could only say one thing: “Unbelievable… so cool… incredibly beautiful! It was even more beautiful and better than I’d ever dared to dream.” The absolute highlight was the moment when he was allowed to take the controls of the helicopter himself for a short while. A memory to last a lifetime. It gave him a tremendous sense of power, and he was deeply grateful to have had this experience. Thank you so much, 123Helikoptervluchten.nl, for the professional organisation and for making a real boy’s dream come true. You didn’t just organise a fantastic flight, but created a memory that we will cherish forever. Highly recommended! P.S. The photo really says it all… one big smile from a boy whose dream has come true. 🚁💙

Response from the owner
What a lovely present and story, Sandra! It’s great to hear that Lucien was so happy and enjoyed the flight so much. 🚁💙 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Sandra van der Heijden
1 August 2026
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I had a brilliant flight! It was lovely to see nature in autumn with all those colours! The pilot was really friendly too! And I’ve got a wonderful memory to take away with me!

Response from the owner
Thank you so much, Gerlinda! I’m so glad you enjoyed the lovely flight and the autumn colours so much. See you next time! 🍁🚁 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Gerlinda’s Farmers’ Dance
11 November 2025
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As a team-building activity, I went to Lelystad with my team for a helicopter flight involving two helicopters. After a warm welcome with coffee, our pilots briefed us on the flight. Their professional and friendly manner immediately put a number of my colleagues at ease; the flight did the rest. We flew to Naarden Vesting and back over the Oostvaardersplassen; it was a fantastic experience with stunning views. After the flight, we were offered a drink and had the chance to share our experiences. Thank you to everyone for the excellent guidance. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner
It’s lovely to hear that you had such a wonderful experience, Simon! Thank you for your detailed and lovely feedback. 😊 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Simon Klomp
10 November 2025
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We’d booked an hour. It was a lovely flight – the sort of experience you don’t often have.

Response from the owner
I’m so glad you enjoyed the lovely flight, Guus! Hopefully this will lead to more enjoyable moments in the air! Best wishes, Wilfred
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Guus Hendriksze
14 October 2025
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Nice flight had. Was able to fly over our house. Good time and good reception. Very nice to experience and never to forget.

Response from the owner
It’s lovely to hear that you had such a lovely flight, Mirel! Thank you for sharing this special moment with us. Best wishes, Wilfred
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Mirel Dost
8 October 2025
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The pilot was very knowledgeable and very friendly. The staff on the ground who welcome you are warm and helpful. My father has difficulty walking, and they helped him get into the helicopter. I’d highly recommend it.

Response from the owner
It’s lovely to hear that you had such a wonderful experience, Angelique! Thank you for your kind words. Best wishes, Wilfred
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Angelique Smit
8 October 2025
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I really enjoyed the ride

Response from the owner
It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed it so much, Mariska! Hopefully we’ll see you again for another lovely flight. 😊 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Mariska Jansen
7 October 2025
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It was a brilliant experience! As it was my first time flying in a helicopter, everything went really well! Lovely views of the Netherlands from the sky, and the whole crew were really friendly too!

Response from the owner
Thanks, Lucas. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the helicopter flight and the lovely views! I hope to see you again for another flight in the future! 😊 Kind regards, Wilfred
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Lucas Ferreira
7 October 2025
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Had a super flight with an incredibly nice pilot! Everything was top-organised and a lot was told about the area and flying with the helicopter. Definitely recommended!

Response from the owner
It’s lovely to hear you had such a lovely helicopter flight, Niels! Thanks for your lovely review. 😊 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Niels Staller
7 October 2025
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On arrival, it took a bit of time to find a parking space and work out where to check in. But after that, it was a brilliant experience. The guidance was excellent and the flight itself was a brilliant experience. I’d highly recommend it, and if there’s another flight organised, I’ll definitely be back.

Response from the owner
How lovely that you had such a lovely flight, Arjan! We look forward to seeing you again for your next sightseeing flight. 🚁 Best wishes, Wilfred
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Arjan Verhagen
7 October 2025