Heron Helicopters Ltd

Heron Helicopters Help Invicta Radio Fundraising

2008-09-23T13:04:00.000-07:00

Air Ambulance Week from Matt James on Vimeo.

James Hemings Kent Air Ambulance challenge was eagerly supported by Heron Helicopters. Offering the services of our Longranger Helicopter with crew for the day to fly James to several sites across Kent. In a mad dash to collect much needed funds for the Kent Air Ambulance James and his team raised in excess of £10,000 in the day, well done all. Invicta Radio.

Tregenna Castle Wedding by Helicopter

2008-09-23T12:44:00.001-07:00

Heron Helicopters deliver the newly weds by Helicopter to the reception at Tregenna Castle Hotel in St Ives. The short flight from the church at Perranporth to the reception took in some breathtaking views along the North Cornish Coast. Circling the hotel to arrive with the guests watching the stylish entrance of the happy couple was surely one of the highlights of the day.

Standing proud within its own 72 acre estate, Tregenna Castle Hotel overlooks the famous fishing town of St. Ives and the glorious coastline of St. Ives Bay. The Hotel now boasts 81 bedrooms which were beautifully refurbished in April 2008. Renovated coach houses and stables also provide 64 apartments, coach houses and pole lodges.

To find out more about Helicopter Wedding Charter from Heron Helicopters
email or call 01227 741023 or 07836 351001

EVENTS TO VISIT IN A HELICOPTER

2008-02-05T13:51:00.000-08:00

Some special events worthy of visiting by Helicopter.

Cheltenham Festival

Mar 11-14

Racing at it's best climaxing with the Gold Cup. The helipad is right beside the race course

Epsom Derby

Jun 6-7

All the fun of the Derby, a heliport inside the race course on the heath.

Royal Ascot

Jun 17-21

The social event of the racing year and a large professional heliport with Helipad staff waiting to greet you.

Henley Royal Regatta

Jul 2-6

The London season comes to the river. Arrive in style by Helicopter and forget the traffic.

Ascot Diamond Meeting

Jul 25-27

Cowes Week

Aug 2-10

The county's premier yachting event takes place over one week in the Solent, ending with the spectacular fireworks in the entrance to the estuary at Cowes

York Ebor

Aug 19-22

The Ebor

Cheltenham Open

Nov 14-16

The Open meeting

Full Helicopter charter facilities with our operator, Fast Helicopters.

84 Years and Celebrates in style

2008-02-05T13:02:00.000-08:00

Many people dream of a 'different' birthday gift and 84 year old George was no exeption. He thought it would be another fine birthday lunch at the Herne Bay Golf Club but instead, found himself flying around the skys of Herne Bay and Whitstable in the bell Longranger.

George said 'it was the best birthday present I have ever had, and ive had a few'

Just in view is the Herne Bay Pier, The original pier at Herne Bay was not only one of the earliest piers to be built, but was also by far the longest at that time. The famous engineer Thomas Telford approved the design of the first wooden pier, with its notable T-shaped head, and it officially opened in 1832. It was an incredible 3,633ft (1,101m) in length and had cost a staggering £50,000 to build. Constructed initially to form part of a route for continental passengers travelling between London and Dover, the enormous length of Herne Bay Pier was required due to the very shallow shoreline. As alighting passengers could not be expected to transport their luggage along such a distance, a sail-powered trolleyway was built, making its debut run on 13th June 1833.

Resulting from storm damage in 1953, the re-opened pier finally closed in 1968 when it was found to be in a dangerous state. The Grand Pavilion remained open at the shoreward end but was destroyed by fire in 1970, whilst work was being carried out on the pier entrance. A new sports and leisure centre, officially opened by the Rt Hon Sir Edward Heath on 5th September 1976, seen on the picture, has replaced the pavilion. Local anglers were among a group of campaigners pressing for the pier neck to be restored, but a severe storm on 11th January 1978 ended all speculation as the majority of the pier neck collapsed, leaving the head isolated at sea.

Southampton Arrival

2008-01-24T13:42:00.000-08:00

Brief visit to Southampton Airport.
Travelling to and from Southampton Airport by your private helicopter is the ultimate ‘FastTrack’ experience, Most UK airports can accommodate visiting Helicopters, forget the taxis, arrive and depart in style with minimum hassle.

Aviation is an incredibly dynamic industry and although growth is still forecast at about 5% until 2020, we are entering a new era where growth has to be more environmentally responsible. The aviation industry's impact on the environment is under increasing scrutiny, and Heron Helicopters Ltd, is at the forefront of the sustainable aviation debate. We are taking tangible steps to reduce our impact on the environment and the communities living around our landing sites and airports. We operate in careful consideration of Flying Matters, a group representing a diverse section of the aviation industry wanting to support sustainable growth in the industry.

Ashdown Park Hotel

2008-01-24T13:16:00.000-08:00

A Superb Lunch At Ashdown park Hotel
Ashdown Park is a beautiful country house hotel set in the heart of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.

Food at Ashdown Park is a memorable experience and likely to be one of the delights of your day. Whether you order a light lunch, afternoon tea or a three course gourmet meal, you can expect the highest standards of cuisine and presentation.

Ashdown Park enjoys a colourful and eventful past. A listed 19th century mansion house, it has been variously a hospital and convalescent home for First World War soldiers, a training house for nuns and an international university. Today, it’s one of England’s favourite country house hotels. Set in 186 acres of landscaped Sussex countryside, it is surrounded by immaculate lawns, secret gardens, lakes and woodland trails.

A visit to Ashdown Park and its superb cuisine is only 30 minutes away!!

Call Heron Helicopters on 07836 351001 or Email

New Bell 206L3 Arrives

2008-01-24T11:28:00.000-08:00

Recently established,
Heron Helicopters Ltd
Welcomes the new Bell 206 longranger 3 helicopter, which has now arrived. The new helicopter has great capabilities and can carry six passengers plus pilot in a superb leather soundproofed cabin. The Bell 206 has an outstanding safety record and has all the latest navigational equipment fitted.

All the boardroom. Zero the boredom.

When working from the ground isn’t an option, we offer you more. When being chained to your desk won’t work, we have an option that will. The 206L-3 LongRanger is your boardroom in the sky, saving time as well as expense. With a maximum endurance of just over 3.1 hours, operations are expanded and so is your schedule. No traffic jams, no delays, just arrive on time and relaxed. Capabilities are enhanced and so is your business. Anytime, anywhere you’re ready, so are we. Fly Smart. Fly with Heron Helicopters, in association with AV8

206L-3 Features

Room to easily accommodate six.
Simple, rugged, energy absorbing design packed with safety features.
Proven Rolls Royce 250-C30P Turbine engine. This power plant family has logged over 150 million flight hours.
A maximum load weight of 4150 lbs delivers maximum mission flexibility.
Cruise speed of 140 mph in a direct line, with safety characteristics better than that of any helicopter flying today.