Every helicopter pilot starts exactly where you are now.
Whether you've dreamed about flying for years or you've only recently become interested, learning to fly is more achievable than most people think. You don't need any previous experience, aviation knowledge or special skills—just an interest in flying and a willingness to learn.
The first step is simply finding out if helicopter flying is right for you.
A Trial Introductory Flight is your first flying lesson.
Before the flight, your instructor will introduce you to the helicopter, explain how the controls work and talk through what you'll be doing.
Once airborne, you'll have the opportunity to take the controls and experience flying the helicopter under the guidance of your instructor.
It's relaxed, informative and designed to give you a genuine introduction to helicopter flying.
Whether you decide to continue training afterwards is entirely up to you.
Learning to fly isn't as complicated as many people imagine.
Everyone follows the same basic pathway.
Visit Tyabb Airport. Come and meet your instructor, ask questions and see the helicopter.
Trial Introductory Flight. Experience helicopter flying and take the controls.
Start Training. Choose the licence that best suits your goals.
Fly at Your Own Pace. Train around your work, family and lifestyle.
Achieve Your Goal. Whether that's recreational flying, owning a helicopter or pursuing a professional career.
Your first lesson is designed to be enjoyable and informative.
A typical Trial Introductory Flight includes:
There is no pressure and no expectation that you'll continue training afterwards.
The goal is simply to let you experience helicopter flying for yourself.
In most cases, yes.
People begin helicopter training for many different reasons. Some are working towards a career, while others simply want to fly recreationally.
You don't need:
If you're unsure whether helicopter flying is right for you, we're happy to answer your questions before you book.
Personal Instruction. Train one-on-one with an experienced Grade 1 Flight Instructor and Flight Examiner.
Owner Operated. Deal directly with the person responsible for your training from your first enquiry.
Learn at Your Own Pace. Training is tailored to your goals, experience and availability.
Based at Tyabb Airport. The only helicopter flight school located on the Mornington Peninsula.
Yes. During your Trial Introductory Flight you'll have the opportunity to take the controls under your instructor's guidance.
Flying a helicopter is a skill that takes time to develop, but your first lesson is designed for complete beginners.
Most people are surprised by how comfortable and enjoyable the experience is.
Comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes are all that's required.
You're welcome to bring someone along to watch your first lesson and share the experience, but they can not come along for the flight.
Safety always comes first. If conditions aren't suitable, we'll simply reschedule your flight.
You don't have to make that decision today.
The best place to start is by coming to visit us at Tyabb Airport.
We'll show you the helicopter, explain how the training works and answer any questions you have. If you decide helicopter flying isn't for you, that's perfectly fine.
There's no sales pitch and no obligation—just an opportunity to find out more.
Whether you're ready to book a Trial Introductory Flight or you'd simply like to have a chat about learning to fly, we'd love to hear from you.
Peninsula Helicopters
98 Stuart Road, Tyabb Victoria 3913, Australia