Helicopter Services

Helicopter Services is the trading name of V21 Ltd. It is based at White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead in Berkshire. The company says it has been operating safely since 1998 and has more than 25 years of helicopter operating experience. It is approved by the UK CAA and EASA.

Training is the core of the business. Courses run from the private pilot licence to the commercial licence, with instrument, instructor and examiner ratings. The company also gives type ratings on more than 17 helicopter types, flight instructor refresher seminars and instrument rating examiner courses.

A flight simulator supports safe instrument flying practice, and an advanced programme builds on private pilot skills. Trial lessons last about 30 minutes and let people try the handling of a helicopter. The company says its senior instructors and examiners are among the most experienced in the UK.

Flights include London sightseeing tours, local area tours and special event flights. The company also arranges airport transfers and bespoke charters for gifts, private trips and business travel. Its Twin Squirrel helicopters carry five passengers and are used for tours.

The industry side provides aerial photography and filming around the world. The company's credits include promotional films for major brands, feature films for the BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel 4, news gathering and photography for national newspapers. It also offers load lifting.

The team also helps with helicopter purchase, AOC management and questions about flying medicals. The company's contact lines and charter desk are open on weekdays from 8:30 to 17:00, with weekend bookings by appointment.

Services

• Helicopter flight training
• Type ratings
• Instrument rating
• Instructor and examiner courses
• Flight simulator
• London sightseeing tours
• Special event flights
• Helicopter charter
• Aerial filming
• Load lifting