5 Myths About Helicopter Hire Debunked

Helicopter travel has long been associated with royalty, the rich and famous. Over the years, many myths have arisen regarding helicopter travel, and in this article, we shall debunk a few.

Flying in a Helicopter is Dangerous

Actually, you are more at risk in the taxi coming to the airport, and by flying with an outfit that has a 100% safety record, you will have no worries. A helicopter is thoroughly examined after every flight, which ensures that all is well, and with very experienced pilots, you get to see the best angles in flight, and experience the unique feeling that comes with being suspended in the air. How often do you hear of a helicopter coming down? The instances are less than conventional winged aircraft, thanks to a very rigid maintenance schedule. If the maintenance is not done, the aircraft stays on the ground.

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Chartering a Helicopter is Too Expensive

This may have been the case 30 years ago. However, when you look at some helicopter hire Sydney prices, the prices are very reasonable. A group sharing the cost can comfortably afford a 90-minute tour of Sydney, Hunter Valley and the Blue Mountains, which are best seen from the air. If a helicopter flight was so expensive, the provider would not be booked up for weeks in advance, and they are. Don’t think you can contact them and be in the air the next day, so do allow ample time to make the booking.

You Can’t Use your Camera When in Flight

Professional photographers charter helicopters to get their special footage and stills and every tour member is encouraged to take photos. Remember to bring ample SD card space, as you will be using your camera for most of the time, plus the pilots know the best sweeps to give you unique views of the Blue Mountains and other special places.

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Motion Sickness is an Issue

Unlike the turbulence of an aeroplane or the up and down movement, there is little feeling of motion with a helicopter, but if you are worried you might get sick, take a couple of motion sickness pills an hour before the flight. It is very rare for a person to suffer motion sickness while in a helicopter, unless, of course, the pilot wants to play a little.

You Can’t Communicate Once Off the Ground

Every person in the aircraft wears a special Bluetooth headset and that allows communication with everyone, including the pilot. It is essential for safety reasons that everyone can communicate at all times, so you can chat with your friend in-flight! The pilot will narrate most of the time, giving you interesting, historical info about what you are seeing, which makes the experience more enjoyable.

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When you charter a helicopter to tour Sydney and the Hunter Valley, you can ask the pilot to hover for a while, as you take photos, which gives you some great shots. The above myths now put firmly to bed, you can start searching online for a leading Sydney helicopter tour company and prepare for what will be the experience of a lifetime.

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