Elite Helicopters

UK Premier Helicopter Training & Charter Since 1995

Core Services & Expertise

Elite Helicopters operates as major helicopter operator in the UK established in 1995 at White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, relocating to Goodwood Aerodrome, West Sussex in 2001, providing professional service in all aspects of helicopter activity.

Licensed through Civil Aviation Authority as Air Operator Certificate Holder (AOC No. GB2055) and Approved Training Organisation (ATO No. GBR.ATO.0198).

Core services include:

Helicopter Training:

Wide range of courses with tailored approach ensuring goal achievement from trial lessons through commercial training and flight instructor training. CAA approved helicopter training courses conducted from comfortable modern flight school at Goodwood Aerodrome.

Training courses:

• Trial Lessons: Introduction to helicopter flying
• Private Pilot Training (PPL(H)): Personal helicopter license
• Commercial Training (CPL(H)): Professional pilot certification
• Flight Instructor Training: Teaching qualification
• Type Rating Training: Specific helicopter model certification
• Ab-Initio Training: Zero-experience pilot training
• Self Fly Hire: Aircraft rental for licensed pilots

Helicopter Charter:

Professional personal service for business and private travel with VIP experience luxury helicopters. Charter available within UK and Europe.

Charter services:

• Corporate & VIP Charter
• Private travel
• Business travel
• Aerial filming and photography
• Exclusive Fly & Dine experiences
• Sightseeing flights
• Special event transportation

Special Events:

Helicopter charter to events as most desirable travel method with temporary heliport establishment and operation for special events.

Corporate Management:

Corporate aircraft management services for helicopter owners.

Pleasure Flying:

Recreational helicopter experiences and gift vouchers available online.

Sales:

Helicopter sales services.

Fleet includes:

Training & Charter:

Guimbal Cabri G2: Future of helicopter pilot training with modern materials and technology, latest handling, safety, comfort (Cruise 95 knots, Range 280 nm), self-fly hire available.
Robinson R44: Ubiquitous versatile single engine piston machine, safe stable training platform, fast tourer (Cruise 100 knots, Range 350 nm).
Robinson R66: Single engine turbine, fast efficient modern 5-seat helicopter, large luggage compartment, economical operation, outstanding performance endurance, ideally suited for light commercial charter, filming/photography, exclusive fly & dine, sightseeing, ab-initio and type rating training, cost-effective first turbine rating (Cruise 120 knots, Range 350 nm).
Bell 505 JetRanger X: Latest generation single engine turbine, high speed, performance, reliability, manoeuvrability, dual-channel FADEC system, fully integrated Garmin G1000H flight deck, four passenger seats, spacious baggage, large clamshell doors, excellent visibility, full dual control system (Cruise 128 knots, Range 300 nm).
Bell 206 Series: World best-selling single engine turbine helicopter since 1960s, Jet Ranger 5-seater, Long Ranger stretched variant with additional 2 rear seats, excellent performance and handling (Cruise 110 knots, Range 340 nm).
AS350 (Single Squirrel): Excellent high-performance single engine turbine, highest comfort level, VIP (4) or conventional (5) passenger configuration, B3 and B3e variants, powerful fast efficient, popular charter and training (Cruise 140 knots, Range 350 nm).

Charter Only:

Agusta 109: Executive twin engine helicopter with 6/7 seats depending on configuration, suitable for UK and European charter (Cruise 150 knots, Range 330 nm).

Service guarantees: State-of-the-art training and charter helicopters, professional experienced team, comfortable modern flight school facilities, CAA approved courses, wide range catering all abilities from trial lessons through type ratings.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Operating from Goodwood Aerodrome, West Sussex with UK and European charter coverage.

Location: Goodwood Hangar 3, Goodwood Aerodrome, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PH

Historical locations: Established 1995 White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire; relocated 2001 Goodwood Aerodrome, West Sussex.

Service coverage: UK domestic operations, European charter services, special event temporary heliports.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Elite Helicopters maintains Civil Aviation Authority Air Operator Certificate (AOC No. GB2055) and Approved Training Organisation (ATO No. GBR.ATO.0198) demonstrating regulatory compliance and training authorization.

Company history: Established 1995, grown over years to recognition as major helicopter operator in the UK, relocated 2001 to Goodwood Aerodrome enabling expansion and enhanced facilities.

Service differentiators: 29+ years operational experience since 1995, comprehensive service offering from trial lessons through commercial training and charter, modern state-of-the-art fleet including latest generation Bell 505 with Garmin G1000H, temporary heliport operations for special events, corporate aircraft management services, online gift voucher and experience purchasing.

Fleet diversity: 7 helicopter types from entry-level training (Guimbal Cabri G2) through executive twin-engine (Agusta 109), single piston engines (R44) through turbine helicopters (R66, Bell 505, Bell 206, AS350), accommodating 2-7 passengers with cruise speeds 95-150 knots and ranges 280-350 nm.

Training capabilities: Trial lessons for beginners, private pilot license (PPL(H)), commercial pilot license (CPL(H)), flight instructor training, type rating training across multiple helicopter types, ab-initio training, self-fly hire for licensed pilots.

Team: Sharon Douglas, Steve Brady, Bethan Shaw, Glenn Curtis, Will Ferris, Steve Green, Jill Dudley providing professional experienced staff.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Elite Helicopters’ 29+ years since 1995 provides exceptional operational longevity with recognition as major UK helicopter operator. Their dual CAA certifications (AOC and ATO) validate both commercial operations and training authority.

Goodwood Aerodrome location provides prestigious venue with comfortable modern facilities addressing pilot training requiring quality infrastructure. Comprehensive service offering from trial lessons through corporate aircraft management creates one-stop solution eliminating need for multiple providers.

Latest generation Bell 505 with Garmin G1000H flight deck and dual-channel FADEC system provides cutting-edge training technology. Robinson R66 as cost-effective first turbine rating addresses pilot career progression requiring turbine experience at accessible pricing.

Agusta 109 twin-engine executive helicopter with European charter capability addresses corporate clients requiring high-speed long-range luxury transportation. AS350 high-performance turbine with VIP configuration serves premium charter market.

Temporary heliport operations for special events demonstrates event logistics expertise enabling helicopter access where permanent facilities don’t exist. Online gift voucher purchasing enables convenient experience gifting.

Self-fly hire availability (Cabri G2, R44) addresses licensed pilots requiring aircraft rental without purchasing ownership.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 1995 (29+ years)
• Location: Goodwood Aerodrome, Chichester, West Sussex
• Certifications: CAA AOC No. GB2055, ATO No. GBR.ATO.0198
• Recognition: Major UK helicopter operator
• Fleet: 7 helicopter types (piston through turbine, training through executive)
• Services: Training (trial through instructor), charter (UK/Europe), special events, corporate management
• Contact: 01243 530165

For aspiring helicopter pilots requiring CAA approved training from trial lessons through commercial licenses, corporate clients needing UK and European executive helicopter charter, event organizers requiring temporary heliport operations, licensed pilots seeking self-fly hire aircraft, and aviation enthusiasts desiring helicopter experiences, Elite Helicopters provides the 29-year expertise, dual CAA certifications, and fleet diversity essential for comprehensive UK helicopter training and charter services.

Contact Details:

Phone: 01243 530165
Address: Goodwood Hangar 3, Goodwood Aerodrome, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PH
Website: https://elitehelicopters.co.uk/
Certifications: CAA AOC No. GB2055, ATO No. GBR.ATO.0198
Founded: 1995
Recognition: Major UK helicopter operator

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