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Helitutor.com was founded by Alasdair Auchincloss in 2009 as a teaching & revision aid for students undergoing training toward the PPL(H), it has since grown and developed to appeal to those who have subsequently acquired a licence and seek productive, and exciting ways to use it, and to showcase the works of our sister company Airwolf Productions, who provide bespoke aerial HD videography. Alasdair is a UK based commercial pilot and flight instructor. He has a passion for travel and adventure, a first class honours degree in Music & Sound Technologies, and frequently enjoys snowboarding, photography, music & film making. It is always a great pleasure meeting new people, accompanying them through their first helicopter flight, and hopefully many more. Equally it is fantastic to accompany more experienced pilots though their first flight in the Alps, or beyond, and to help peoples skills and understanding continue to develop. The possibilities are truly endless. It is the opportunity for new experiences, exploration and adventure that hooked Alasdair into flying helicopters at the age of 18 when he gained his PPL(H) in South Africa, and continues to keep him more excited than ever to fly professionally 8 years on....

Study

  

This area gives you access to study materials developed for the training towards a PPL(H). It covers both exercise briefs (from the JAA syllabus), and some additional aspects of theory, an understanding of which are required for the safe piloting of helicopters.

Discovery

  

This area is for those looking to further discover the endless possibilities available to licence holders, concentrating on advanced training possibilities, information on great places to visit by air, and the opportunity to join us on upcoming adventures in helicopters.

Filming

  

Airwolf Productions, a sister operation of Helitutor, specialise in aerial filming and photography. Working alongside the client from brief to completion we provide the aircraft, pilots, camera equipment and editing services. We take great pride in the value for money we provide, and the exceptional quality of the results.


Whats new...

 

I'm very happy to report that the kind folk at Aeromega have managed to find a way to reduce our prices this spring. 30 minute "Trial lessons" are now available from as little as £180. This consists primarily of a 15-20 minute pre-flight briefing on the lesson, a 30 minute flight in the helicopter for which you will be offered at least one control for the majority (often up to three), and a 10 minute debrief & logbook presentation. It's a truly fantastic experience regardless of age or aptitude.


 

2012 Universtiy leavers - enquire about our celebratory 'graduation deal' lesson for just £90


 

Helitutor recently ventured to the Alps once again with Aeromega Helicopters to instruct on their 'Altitude Appreciation' course, and to enjoy the opportunity of capturing some fantastic aerial footage of the breathtaking scenery. Fortunately the weather was particularly kind to everybody on this occasion, as were the pilots, many of whom had taken the brave step of venturing into this unchartered terrain for their very first time. We enjoyed a fantastic trip, with great company throughout, and many warm memories. Thanks to all.

 

We are very much looking forward to many more trips like this, and welcome any licenced pilots who would like to undertake such an adventure to get in touch, all suggestions welcome. Alasdair is always hoping to fly with new people, and very happy to provide the aircraft or simply take a safety pilot role in your own aircraft. He offers advice and assistance where appropriate to ensure you get the maximum benefit and enjoyment from the experience. With sufficient notice we may also be able to find other aircraft & pilots to join the trip for the purpose of cost sharing or simply some interesting company along the way.

Useful Links

  

Weather - www.metoffice.gov.uk

AIP & NOTAM's - http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com

AirTraffic - http://airspacesafety.com/

Flight Planning - http://www.skydemonlight.com/

Royal flights & airspace upgrades - 0500 354 802

Aeromega Helicopters - http://www.aeromega.com/

UniformKilo - http://www.uniformkilo.com/

Tim Gilbert - http://www.timgilbert.com/