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What are the advantages of flying by helicopter?

The main advantage of helicopter travel is time. Travelling by helicopter significantly reduces travelling time and therefore is particular popular for business charter leaving professionals more time to run their business effectively. Alternatively for leisure charter or major sporting events, helicopter travel is an efficient, comfortable and luxury form of transport.

Choosing to fly by helicopter also means you can be collected direct from your home or work place and land close to your required destination to provide flexibility and greater efficiency.

What kinds of helicopters do Cheshire Helicopters Operate?

Cheshire Helicopters operate 2 twin-engine Twin Squirrel IFR aircrafts that offer all weather flying capabilities. The helicopters hold up to 5 passengers to encompass business or group travel and make for a fast and highly reliable way to travel.

What is all weather Capability?

Normally referred to as IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) it basically means the aircraft has been upgraded to include instrumentation necessary for flight without requiring the usual external visuals. Whilst it does not strictly hold ‘All-Weather’ functionality it permits flying in just about all weather conditions, only in the worst circumstances will it prevent take-off.

What are the advantages of this?

The advantages are that it is much safer to fly in bad weather conditions with an IFR twin-engine and is far more flexible, enabling flight over congested areas.

Where is Cheshire Helicopters based?

Cheshire Helicopters is based just outside of Wilmslow, close to major motorway links (M6 and M56), 20 minutes from Manchester airport, 25 minutes from Manchester City Centre and only 45 minutes from Liverpool. See flying locations

Where can I fly from?

The beauty of flying by helicopter as that you can fly direct from your home or work, depending on the land area available at the site. This enables you to save travel time and factor more hours into your working day.

What notice do I need to give?

At Cheshire Helicopters we’re very flexible, and offer a be-spoke service to fulfil our client’s needs. Of course the more notice you can provide the better to avoid being fully booked on the date you require.

What are the maximum passenger numbers?

The Twin Squirrel aircrafts offers a spacious and high visibility cabin area, holding up to 5 passengers in high density or 4 passengers in executive configuration.

How much does it cost?

Costs are completely dependant on your travel needs, therefore vary on individual requirements. For a direct quote, please contact us on 0800 030 4105 or email: ops@cheshirehelicopters.co.uk