Hields Aviation
Hields Aviation
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We have over 25 years experience of flying guests in our helicopters across North Yorkshire and further afield. Operating from our base at Sherburn Airfield, we are within a very short flying distance of some majestic views including York Minster, The North Yorkshire Moors National Park, The Yorkshire Coastline, The Yorkshire Dales and other landmarks such as some of the beautiful country houses and Abbeys of this area. Our Robinson helicopters offer a panoramic view from below waist level to the roof. Your flight will take place either from the co-pilots seat or the two rear seats. This means that everyone has a great view, with the rears seats facing forwards in a similar arrangement to a family car, with great views all around. Family bookings are a great way to enjoy a view of Yorkshire from the air and we can accommodate three people at a time in our helicopters. If you're wondering what it's like to pilot a helicopter, you can even book a trial flight and take the controls of our Robinson helicopters alongside our professional instructor pilots.
Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire, England

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Alex M
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
The experience was the best and the owners made a great effort to make it the best. I would advise anyone looking for this type of experience to give them a try, you won't be disappointed.
Written 5 October 2020
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Karl
Riccall, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
I booked a helicopter flight with Hields Aviation as a surprise Birthday treat for my partner. Firstly I’d like to say a very Big Thank You to Sam in the office who organised it even though I rang the day before and then due to difficulties had to do the same the following week. She was so helpful and it seemed nothing was too much trouble. I was slightly worried if I’d done the right thing as my partner is nervous of flying in planes so I didn’t actually tell her what was happening until we arrived at the nice little Aerodrome in Sherburn. After her initial shock of seeing the helicopter, she actually sat in the co-pilot seat which surprised me. I’d had a word with Barry, our pilot who was such a nice friendly guy and he said he would take it nice and easy and also fly over our village as well. We set off and Barry’s flying was brilliant and so professional. True to his word, it was so smooth that within minutes I couldn’t believe my partner was actually enjoying it… no…not just enjoying it… she was absolutely loving it. The views were amazing and sure enough Barry did pass over our house in Riccall and gave us plenty of time for a fantastic view of the village. When we landed we both wanted to do it all over again and I’ve a feeling we will be returning again soon as I’ve now had 3 days of hearing how it was “the best present ever”. Highly recommended whether you're looking for something different as a gift for someone or just as an amazing experience for yourself if you’ve never been in a helicopter before.
Written 8 August 2020
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JoHolmes
Birmingham, UK79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019 • Family
I had a wonderful time with Hields Aviation at Sherburn Aero Club last weekend. Myself and my son had a 15 min flight around the airfield on a beautiful day. Barry the pilot was really patient and gradually showed me each of the controls, letting me have a go with each one.
After a few attempts I managed to control the helicopter in a hover for a short while.
All customer service interactions with Sam both ahead of and during the experience were great.
I wouldn’t hesitate to use Hields again for another experience, maybe this time to explore some parts of Yorkshire.
Written 16 September 2019
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67mags99
Wakefield, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019
We had a really great time here!
Everyone, staff and pilots alike, were so friendly and welcoming; they chatted to us about what we wanted from the experience- I wanted to have a go at the controls and my friend Maggie wanted to look down at the landscape and look for crop marks.
Barry, our pilot, first taught me the theory of the controls using a whiteboard and model while Maggie made friends with little Minnie, the gorgeous hound. Then we went out and met the real thing.
We flew to York and back. Take off and landing were exciting, flying low over the airfield. We had fabulous views of River Ouse, York Marina, York Minster, the racecourse and the university. Barry trusted me with the controls for couple spells to try to hold it straight and level - not the same thing I discovered. I also held the controls lightly as he flew - dual controls obviously! - to get a feel for it.
Nearly back to base and only 8ft from the ground, I tried to hold the helicopter in a hover. Very difficult, no margin for error there! but Barry took back control in a second.
What a memorable experience for my birthday! It was all I’d hoped, and it was exciting but not the least scary.
If I was 30 years younger I’d take this up!
Written 2 June 2019
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Hi Christine, Lovely to meet you both on Saturday and we are so pleased you both enjoyed your flight experience!! We look forward to meeting you both again in the future. Sam & the Hields Aviation Team
Written 3 June 2019
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Ann
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
Just to say thank you for the helicopter flights yesterday.
We really enjoyed the flying and we learned a lot about helicopters. Please pass on our thank to Barry our pilot he was brilliant.
Regards
Ian & Ann
Written 16 May 2019
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Roger Dodge Heaton
Cleethorpes, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
had a 1 hour helicopter simulator experience,very impressed just like flying the real thing and the instructor was great,very knowledgeable,and also very helpful in explaining what to do,even had a go at auto rotation a couple of times,but sadly crashed,that wasn't a problem because it was a simulator and the instructor explained exactly what I was doing wrong,each time I made a mistake,if you like helicopters like me this is great,with nice people and very reasonable price,highly recommended
Written 7 May 2019
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Wendy-m-32
Thetford, UK65 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Solo
I needed to charter a helicopter from York to Gt Yarmouth urgently for my daughter. I rang this company and explained the situation. Robert of Hields then took charge and got me a helicopter in a matter of minutes. Although they were very professional they were also very understanding and went out of their way to help us. They got my daughter to her critically ill daughter in just under an hour, they were fantastic!

If ever you want just a pleasure flight or to charter a flight, I can highly recommend this company for any of your needs.

Thank you to all of you at Hields, and grandaughter is recovering well.
Written 28 September 2018
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Sue K
Doncaster, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Friends
I purchased the 20 minute helicopter flight as a birthday gift for myself & friend Angie.
What can I say except WOW! WOW! WOW! -what an fantastic experience. We flew over the city of York whilst Oliver our pilot pointed out important landmarks.
It was exhilarating and amazing - definitely a must for your ‘bucket list’.
I was so impressed that if I had the spare cash needed to become a pilot, I would start training tomorrow- even at my age of 61 years.
Written 17 September 2018
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Sue M
Pontefract, UK29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Friends
Turned out to be a yucky rainy day for our ride but we were still given the option to change to another day or go ahead; flying lower. We chose the latter and Oliver the pilot let us choose exactly where we wanted to go. We flew over our house and town, real good fun. It made it better to be lower as we could see everything so clearly. Our son who has autism sat in the front with Oliver and absolutely loved it. Being able to talk to each other through the headsets was ace. So informal and relaxed. Perfect birthday present.
Written 8 September 2018
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Hi Sue I'm so glad the flight could go ahead for you, we don't like cancelling flights so we will always do our upmost to get you into the skies safety permitting!! Glad your son enjoyed his day, thank you for choosing Hields Aviation. Regards Sam
Written 9 September 2018
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Vonders
Leeds, UK102 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018
Booked this very last minute for my Dad as a present (previous plans had fallen through) - It was meant to be a surprise but after a stressful morning of getting lost ( meaning he was late)I had to tell him.

Despite us being ten minutes late, they were lovely about it and still let us fly. There were just the two of us and he even let my dad sit in the front and control it a little bit which was a fantastic experience for him!

My dad absolutely loved it and couldn’t stop smiling afterwards - thank you so much for everything! Brilliant experience :)
Written 2 September 2018
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