Heli Nord

Héli-Nord is a helicopter aerial work company based in Prouvy, in northern France. It was founded in 2003 and operates from the Valenciennes - Denain aerodrome. The website describes the company as approved as a flight school (agréée comme école de pilotage).

Services

• Tourist flights: circuits over the region, including private flights for up to 3 passengers from Valenciennes airport
• Panoramic flights departing from Valenciennes, the Baie de Somme and Chantilly
• Discovery and baptism flights (vol d'initiation, baptême de l'air), including events for companies and communes
• Aerial photography (prises de vues aériennes)
• Helicopter rental (location d'hélicoptères)

Training

Héli-Nord trains pilots, mainly for the private pilot licence for helicopters (PPL-H). It also offers type ratings and introductory pilot flights for people who want to try flying a helicopter.

Discovery flights

The website describes themed discovery flights over local areas, including the Avesnois, the Valenciennois and the Val-Joly, as well as a general introduction to the helicopter.

Company facts

• Founded: 2003
• Base: Aérodrome Valenciennes - Denain, 59121 Prouvy
• Approved flight school
• Departure points for panoramic flights: Valenciennes, Baie de Somme, Chantilly

The website lists no fleet details or phone number and uses a contact form instead.

Its flights are open to private individuals, companies and communes, and the website says events can be organised around baptism flights.