Mountain Flying
For the experienced pilot or if having
recently achieved your PPL
(H), for which you should be very proud as this is no mean achievement,
why not enjoy your flying and advance
your skills, by joining a mountain flying course.
There is no formal qualification attached to this venture but it is guaranteed
that your flying skills will be enhanced and you will have a
lot of fun in the process.
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Great
Dane Helicopters provide one day courses consisting of extensive
ground school briefings on pinnacle and ridge line approaches and landings,
valley flying and of course all the safety considerations associated with
handling a helicopter within this exhilarating, yet demanding environment. |
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The
flying occurs in the Brecon Beacon National Park, Cambrian Mountains of
Mid-Wales and Snowdonia National Park.
In the Brecon Beacons, Pen y Fan with terrain height of 2,907 ft is the
highest ground in South Wales. Flying north, Snowdon, reaches up to 3,559ft
and is the highest ground in England and Wales.
For the more adventurous we will arrange flying expeditions to Snowdonia
where these mountains may be explored by the most versatile of all aircraft,
with you in control.
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Ridge
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We
organise 2 or 3-day excursions with mountain based hotel accommodation involving
other pilots, instructors and helicopters from differing locations, all
with the intention of expanding their flying experience and having a good
time.
Helicopters are designed to operate in environments where other aircraft
cannot, however this requires pilot skills that may only be obtained with
training, having already had some experience within the general scope of
private flying.
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6,000ft
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Due
to our relationship with ASGARD
FILMS ™, we can often rendezvous
with a strategically positioned mountaineering cameraman.
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ASGARD
FILMS™ can provide us with
outstanding photography or film to capture the experience of flying in some
of the most breath-taking locations in the land. |
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You
have a great time and come away with something to hang on your office wall,
or play on the video or DVD. Now that's one way to impress your friends
and colleagues! |
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Simon
Anderson after a "cosy" night with an Arriflex 16 SR II
set for Super 16 ! |
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Great
Dane Helicopters will
soon be running a competition to win a flying lesson, or flying time.
If you are interested in taking part, send an Email via this link. Competition
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Notice
Board
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Keep a look out here
on the notice board for Great
Dane Helicopters events
and special activities, such as upcoming mountain flying weekends etc.
and flying during summer events!
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