Flying Pig Helicopters

Flying Pig Helicopters is a family run flying school based at Elstree Aerodrome in Hertfordshire, close to London. The website says it is a sister company to Elstree Helicopters and holds the same credentials. It describes itself as a friendly flying school with a welcoming team.

The school says it has nearly 30 years of experience teaching people to fly. It offers PPL and LAPL flight training, type ratings, self fly hire, and trial lessons. Gifts and flight experiences are open to people from age 10 and up.

The school operates Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters, two Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters, and a Bell 206B III Jet Ranger. The website says the Head of Training guides new students to the aircraft that suits their height, weight, and budget. Students who want to move on can progress to turbine helicopters.

The training programmes come with several payment options. The Zero to Hero package lets students go solo in 25 hours. Ground school, self fly hire, and fly outs are part of the private pilot offer. The website also lists a no broomstick discount on Robinson and Cabri G2 trial lessons.

Trial lessons and flight experiences start from £178 on the homepage. The website lists proposal flights and bucket list flights as gift ideas. Gift vouchers are sold through an online shop, which also sells merchandise.

The team includes the company's founder, who is the accountable manager and head of training. Other roles include marketing and compliance, flight instructors on the Cabri G2 and R44, a safety manager and ground handler, and administration and operations staff. The site also has a blog, an events calendar, and a newsletter.

The school is at Elstree Aerodrome, with views of the London skyline and Hertfordshire countryside. The website gives directions from central London, London City, and the M25 and M1. It has a contact form for questions.

Services

• PPL(H) flight training
• LAPL(H) flight training
• Type ratings
• Ground school
• Self fly hire
• Trial lessons
• Gifts and flight experiences
• Proposal flights
• Zero to Hero package
• Merchandise