| You may not have thought about having helicopter | | | | perspective as you look down on the castles, |
| lessons, but taking to the skies can give your activity | | | | mountains and lakes which have made the area so |
| holiday in Wales a completely different dimension. | | | | popular with tourists. |
| Not only will you be learning a new skill, you will also | | | | You will also be able to enjoy your first experience as |
| benefit from the best views of Wales's beautiful | | | | a helicopter pilot from Swansea Airport, which is home |
| countryside. | | | | to a centre providing trial lessons. |
| An initial helicopter lesson will cover the basics of | | | | Anyone taking to the skies from Swansea will have |
| controlling an aircraft and essential safety information, | | | | unrivalled views of the spectacular Gower Peninsula, |
| as well as a 30-minute flight. | | | | which is widely recognised as one of the most |
| You will get to do the exciting bit during the flight, as | | | | beautiful parts of the UK thanks to its long, unspoiled |
| instructors are happy to hand the controls over to | | | | sandy beaches. |
| even complete novices. | | | | Helicopters are traditionally associated with the rich and |
| Don't worry too much about making mistakes, as | | | | famous, and viewed as an exclusive form of transport |
| training helicopters benefit from dual control and the | | | | for pop stars, racing drivers and multimillionaire |
| instructor will be able to quickly take over and keep | | | | businessmen. |
| you safe in the event of an emergency. | | | | While you may need millions if you want to use a |
| Helicopter lessons are available from several places in | | | | helicopter for the daily commute, it costs much less to |
| Wales, including a base in the Powys countryside, | | | | get behind the controls of an aircraft for the first time. |
| close to the English border. | | | | It may be something you can afford as part of an |
| As well as experiencing the exhilaration of controlling | | | | activity holiday in Wales, while a helicopter gift, such as |
| an aircraft for the first time, you will be able to see the | | | | a lesson for a beginner, is an option if you are |
| stunning Powys countryside from a whole new | | | | searching for a special present. |