Depending on the type of helicopter, a helicopter is refueled with kerosene or avgas. Avgas is an aviation fuel that has additives compared to the gasoline from your gas station. Most helicopters for our sightseeing flights take off with avgas.
Companions are no problem at almost all locations. Contact us if you are departing from a commercial airport with security checks, such as Hamburg or Zurich. Feel free to bring family and/or friends with you. They can then take photos from below. At many locations there is also a restaurant for the waiting time.
Yes you can. We currently offer sightseeing flights for some locations in Austria and Switzerland. Further locations are in preparation. Our locations in Austria and Switzerland can be found here. Please contact us if your desired location is not listed. Heliflieger-Vouchers can be used equally for flights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland [...]
A Robinson R44 helicopter is mainly used for sightseeing flights: a 4-seater helicopter for 3 passengers plus pilot. Each passenger has a window seat. For charter flights etc. we also have other helicopters available, such as the Bell 206, AS350 or EC120 with space for the pilot plus 4-6 passengers. With the taster flights or with the "Selber [...]
With pleasure, although we recommend a minimum age of 6 years. From this age children get more from the flight and have more fun. The probability of phrases like "When are we there?" or "I have to go" is significantly lower in children from the age of 6 - but here, too, every child is different.
Depending on the location and the helicopter, there are different rules that you must follow for safety reasons. Before each flight, the pilot or the ground staff will inform you accordingly. Please feel free to ask proactively if you are not sure or if you have physical complaints. Please keep to the following rules at all times: Enter [...]
All airlines that transport passengers commercially must also insure them. This corresponds to the requirements of German and worldwide legislation. Also at Heliflieger all passengers are of course insured accordingly.
no In Germany, an airfield obligation applies to helicopters. That means: Only landings at the airport are allowed. In certain cases, however, an outlanding permit can be applied for. In addition, the property must offer sufficient space, be level, and an approach must be free of obstacles such as masts or cables. We are happy to help.
Currently (as of December 2022) passengers are not required to wear a mask on board. Whether a mask has to be worn on the day of your flight is up to the official regulations and whether the organizer exercises his domestic authority to prescribe masks during the flight. If so, it should be explained in the possible dates. [...]
For your company event, we will be happy to provide you with a helicopter with a pilot and, if necessary, a ground crew. Your employees, business partners or customers can experience sightseeing flights at a very special event. We also transport you from A to B. Contact us to discuss your wishes.
