Give your kid the chance to be a real-life co-pilot for the day. At Essendon Airport, they’ll suit up, get hands-on with a helicopter and learn how these machines actually fly. After a quick briefing from the pilot, they’ll jump in the front seat, help with pre-flight checks and take off for an unforgettable ride over the bustling Melbourne city. Whether it’s a birthday or just an epic day out, this is more than just a joyride, it’s a chance to spark a lifelong love of flying.

They’ll spot the iconic city’s landmarks, chat with the pilot and even help navigate. With a 20 minute flight time, everyone gets a window seat and the whole experience is captured in HD video, so you can relive the action anytime. You’ll wrap it up with a personalised souvenir to take home and be rewarded with the kind of experience they’ll be talking about for weeks.

Info

Inclusions

20 minute private helicopter ride
Your child flies in the front co-pilot seat
Guaranteed window seat for every passenger
Private tour of the hangar and the different aircrafts
A personalised souvenir to take home with you plus a HD video of the whole experience

Duration

This experience runs for a duration of 1 hour, including the 20 minute flight
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to your experience

Departure Location

This experience departs from Hangar 7, Wirraway Road, Essendon Fields, VIC, 3041

What To Bring

Please bring a pair of sunglasses to this experience
We recommend wearing a windbreaker or jacket on cool or windy days to keep your warm
Light handbags and small backpacks weighing less than 10kg can be brought on the aircraft

Terms And Conditions

This experience is suited for children aged 5 and over
Parents must accompany their child in the helicopter
This is not an instructional flight and children will not have access to the flight controls
This experience has a weight limit of 135kg (300lb) per person and combined weight limit of 240kg (530lb) for all guests
This experience requires a minimum of 2 guests including 1 child and 1 parent
This experience is weather-dependent and may need to be rescheduled in the event of low cloud, high winds or thunderstorms
This tour is wheelchair accessible and we warmly welcome guests with special needs. Please reach out in advance so that members of staff can be on standby to assist with your needs

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 72 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 72 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

Location

Hangar 7, Wirraway Road,, Essendon Fields, Victoria 3041

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