A sightseeing flight is always special. But what do you choose: a helicopter or a plane?
At 123Helikoptervluchten is all about experience, views and flexibility.
In this blog, you will read about the differences, pros and cons and what better suits your needs.
| Feature | Helicopter flight 🚁 | Plane tour ✈️ |
|---|---|---|
| View | 180° panoramic, large windows, low and close up | Slanted through smaller windows, often at higher heights |
| Route freedom | Can hover and fly precisely above locations | Restricted by fixed flight path and airspace |
| Take-off/landing | Possible almost anywhere (helipads, meadows) | Only at airports with runways |
| Speed | Lower - more time to enjoy | Higher - you see more area faster |
| Interaction pilot | Personalised, live explanations during the flight | Often limited or pre-recorded audio |
| Price | Higher price per minute due to higher costs | Often cheaper on longer flights |
| Comfort | Compact, stable, low turbulence | Larger aircraft, sometimes more turbulence |
| Unique factor | Adventurous, exclusive, free feeling | More traditional, less spectacular |
A helicopter flight offers a unique, almost magical experience. You sit closer to the windows and get panoramic views thanks to the large windows and circular seating structure. You can hover slowly ('hover') over places of interest and scale up when preferred. At 123Helikoptervluchten fly on real flight time (from 15 or 30 minutes) and sit close to the pilot, making in-flight contact natural.
A plane round trip, on the other hand, is done at higher altitudes and speeds, which means you traverse a lot of terrain faster but have less flexibility. Passengers usually see at an angle through smaller windows, and altitude can limit visibility.
Helicopters can land and take off almost anywhere-from meadows, farmland, helipoints like in Hilversum or Lelystad-and are not tied to runways. This allows for spontaneous routes (such as over your house or a specific landmark). Aircraft depend on airfields, taxiways, controlled routes and restrictions around airspaces, which already gives you less freedom.
Helicopter flights are perceived as quiet and stable, even by people with a fear of flying. At 123Helikoptervluchten the flight time in the air is also the real flight time without hidden waiting time. Smaller aircraft may wobble a bit in windy conditions. Aircraft flights often have more turbulence due to higher altitude and speed, but tend to be calmer during the cruise phase.
Helicopter pilots at 123Helikoptervluchten actively explain during the flight, share anecdotes and answer questions about instruments and environment. As a result, you learn more about what you see. In commercial aircraft sightseeing flights, there is usually pre-recorded instruction; live interaction is rare or only possible on smaller guided sightseeing flights.
Helicopters that 123Helikoptervluchten commitment have AOC licences and experienced professional pilots, modern fleet and fully insured passengers. Aircraft round-trip flights also have strict licences, but the pilot has less interaction and keeps at a greater distance from passengers, often with less personal service.
Disadvantage: Slightly more expensive per minute and limited number of seats.
Disadvantage: Less flexible, less personal and less spectacular.
Want a truly unique, personalised and flexible experience?
Choose a helicopter flight at 123Helikoptervluchten. You see more details, feel more adventure and get personal explanations.
Above all, do you want to see a lot of area in a short time and perhaps fly a little more cheaply?
Then a plane tour an excellent choice.
A helicopter flight revolves around experience: closer to the environment, panoramic views, freedom and interaction.
A plane flight is more practical and often more economical, but lacks that exclusive and adventurous touch.
A helicopter flight feels much more personal and adventurous. You fly lower, closer to landmarks and can even hover silently over a location for a while. In a plane, you fly higher and faster, so you see more terrain but have less detail and less flexibility.
A helicopter has large panoramic windows and flies lower, so you see much more detail. You look almost straight down. In a plane, you often look out at an angle at a higher altitude, making the view less spectacular.
Helicopters fly steadily and calmly, even at lower speeds. You experience less turbulence and have direct contact with the pilot. In a plane, it can feel a bit more turbulent during take-off and descent, but during cruise at higher altitudes, it is often very calm.
Almost anywhere a helipad or open terrain is available. Helicopters are flexible and can land in smaller places, such as meadows or dedicated helipads. Aircraft always need an airfield with a runway. 123Helicopterflights arranges everything for you.
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