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A trip to RAF Shawbury saw Manley Mere Fly-in competion winner Terry Marsh take control of the Bell 412 Griffin full motion simulator under the eagle eye of FB Heliservices senior simulator Instructor Captain Rob Lewis. Keeping Terry company on the day were Helicentre pilots Barrie Smith, Paul Trevor and Guy Cowper.

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Helicentre were delighted to fly newlyweds Hannah and Elliot McGuillan on a fun filled flight from the spectacular setting of Carden Park in Cheshire

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Helicentre had a busy and successful weekend pleasure flying from Liverpool and Barton Airfields, which included a Leap Year proposal opportunity for one lucky couple!

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Congratulations to Brian Jones who today flew solo in a Schweizer H269 CBi helicopter for the first time from our Liverpool Airport base.

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Congratulations to Vince Ferguson who today flew solo in a Robinson R44 helicopter for the first time from our Livepool Airport base.

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A raffle in aid of the North West Air Ambulance was held at the Helicentre Fly-in at Manley Mere last October. The prize for the winners was an amazing base tour of RAF Shawbury.

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The bright yellow gyrocopter G-FELD paid it's first visit to Helicentre.

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OnSide North West is a new charity with one simple aim... to build a network of 21st Century Youth Centre's across the North West, giving young people quality, safe and affordable places to go in their leisure time.

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Helicentre have become the first UK helicopter operator to reach stage 1 accreditation. This is a tremendous achievement for the company and an industry first.

For the full Helicentre press release please click here.

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Well done to Vikki Ferguson who flew her first solo flight in our Schweizer S300 CBI helicopter from our Liverpool Airport base. Vikki started to fly with Helicentre earlier this year and her flight instructor Jon Rayner is very pleased with her progress.

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Today Daniel Foulston achieved the ultimate goal of gaining his commercial helicopter pilots license with Helicentre. This is a great achievement and with his license he can start his new career as a professional helicopter pilot.

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Helicentre recently flew 80 year old Helen Parry and her sons Dewi and Huww on a one hour birthday celebration flight over the Vale of Clywdd from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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Today Eddie Davies flew solo in a helicopter for the first time from our North Wales base at Caernarfon Airport. Eddie took to the skies on his own in our Robinson R22 helicopter G-FOGY. His instructor Richard is extremely pleased with his progress and is looking forward to helping Eddie gain his private helicopter license.

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Stephen Pearce flew solo today in the Robinson R22 Helicopter G-FOGY from our Caernarfon base in North Wales. Stephen has been training intensively and is soon looking forward gaining his license and converting onto larger helicopters.

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Follow the Rally of Great Britain in style by helicopter with helicentre. This exclusive VIP pass allows you to follow the rally and land right on the edge of the track in places that would normally be inaccessible by spectators.

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Despite a very poor forecast a good turnout gathered at Manley Mere to enjoy a delicious Hot Pot lunch and raise money for the North West Air Ambulance. Those that were unable to fly took to four or two wheels...

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All helicopter pilots are welcome to the Helicentre Manley Mere fly-in. This event is held in aid of the North West Air Ambulance. For those flying in there are no landing fees and instructions are available by contacting Helicentre. Everyone is welcome by road or air and barbeque food is available courtesy of Helicentre.

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Helicentre have been working closely with Plas Coch Luxury Holiday Homes offering helicopter tours exclusively for residents. Departing from Plas Coch, the helicopter tours routed around the local Welsh countryside and the Menai Bridges. All the passengers were thrilled with the helicopter ride, especially as it departed from their doorstep!

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Congratulations to Dafydd Hughes-Griffiths on your first solo helicopter flight from Caernarfon Airport, Wales. Dafydd has been learning since last year in the Robinson R22 Helicopter and his instructor Richard is very pleased with his progress. Well done!

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Eoin MacManus successfully passsed his licence skills test with Capt Jon Rayner today to gain his Private Pilot's Licence in Helicopters(PPL(H)). The test was conducted at our Caernarfon North Wales base where Eoin had completed his intensive training over the past few weeks. Congratulations Eoin!

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Over the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPOP) helicentre flew helicopter rides to the ticket holders who wanted to feel the real buzz and glamour of flying in a helicopter. The helicopter tours either flew around the pageant or Cheshire depending on the CPOP air display schedule.

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Congratulations to Nick & Bethan Lowe who have just got married at Fort Belan and flew in a Helicopter to their reception at Pwllheli. All this was done in secret by the best man and the newlywed couple were delighted (and pretty surprised!) when a helicopter arrived as there transport. Helicentre wishes the Lowe's all the very best for the future.

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Helicentre would like to congratulate Tom and Jane Wright on their recent wedding. Following the service at Bunbury Parish Church Tom and Jane took a short ride by vintage car to the helicopter pick up point at nearby Spurstow where Capt Paul Rodgers was standing by with champagne at the ready!

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Helicentre exhibited at the Cheshire Show on the 25th & 26th June 2011. We had a large stand which included our own hospitality area and a Robinson R44 helicopter that we flew in for display.

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Helicentre have been sponsoring Max Bladon who is becoming increasingly successful at Karting. Max has recently been racing in the Cheshire Cup at Hooton Park achiving fantastic results and winning the prestigious Cheshire Cup!

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Helicentre attended the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPOP) press day today. The team flew down from Liverpool in one of our R44 helicopters to exhibit to the press and test the 2011 pageant heliport.

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Helicentre announces that a new helicopter shipping and maritime surveillance and photography service in now available. From our helicopters we can survey, record and photograph shots and areas that would otherwise be impossible.

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Congratulations Capt Ben Worstencroft and Laura Worstencroft on their marriage at Peckfordton Castle on Sunday 5th May 2011. Ben flew himself, his best man and Capt Rayner into the castle by helicopter to arrive in style!

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Helicentre are now offering a free Helicopter Pilot Career Workshop. Our instructors will show you step by step how to gain a commercial helicopter license. The workshop lasts around 2 hours including a tour of our facility and aircraft. Something not to be missed! Call Helicentre for more details.

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Helicentre's helicopter tour of Scotland 2011 has limited places left. Destinations on the tour include Barra, Harris, Islay, Lewis, Mull and Skye.

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At Helicentre we packed our bags and headed across the sea to the Dublin Professional Flight Training Exhibition 2011. Our aim is to provide a realistic career opportunity to aspiring commercial helicopter pilots.

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Courtesy of the chairman of the Widnes Vikings RLFC, Helicentre was invited to watch them play Toulouse Olympique at the home ground Stobart Stadium in Halton. A great game, great hospitality and a fantastic result!

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Helicentre now have a full helicopter shuttle service to Chester Races for the May Festival. This service completes a day out with a champagne reception, full use of our VIP travel facilities and a stunning helicopter flight into the races arriving in style!

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At the Helicentre open day a competition was held "The R44 Raven II A Check". To enter the competition a donation had to be made to the North West Air Ambulance to support the great work that they do.

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Helicentre flew the Radio City Competition Winners into Aintree today for Ladies Day, and what a day for it! With temperatures reaching 20' and a completely clear sky it looks although the summer has arrived.

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Helicentre's open day at Liverpool Airport proved to be a huge success. The first Robinson R66 Turbine Helicopter in Europe made an appearance on both day offering Helicentre an insite to the brand new design. Helicopter Pilot Career seminars were held and there were competitions in aid of the North West Air Ambulance. A great two days!

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Dale Williams flew his first solo flight today in the Robinson R22 helicopter G-FOGY! Dale has been working hard towards gaining his PPL(H) and completing his first solo flight in a helicopter is a huge step towards his goal.

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Congratulations to Terence Pettitt for completing his first flight on his own in the S300 G-DCBI.

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Well done Bill Clynes for completeing your first solo in one of our Robinson R44 helicopters.

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A congratulations is in order to Duncan Cheadle for completing his first solo flight in the Robinson R44 Raven II, G-CEMC.

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The date is set and Helicentre is going to host a Robinson Helicopter safety course on the 5th/6th May 2011.

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Helicentre have now created a Facebook page. For all the latest Helicopter news, videos and discounts follow us on Facebook.

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New Helicopter pleasure flight available! Fly over Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium.

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New Helicopter pleasure flight available! Fly over Everton FC's Goodison Park

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Helicentre fly the newly weds Anthony and Tina Lunt into Aintree Racecourse to hold their wedding reception.

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Today Helicentre Liverpool Ltd flew a Robinson R44 helicopter (G-RRZZ) into Michael Owens's new racing stables , Manor House, Malpas, Cheshire. Coutts Bank kindly sponsored the event.

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