News - Latest from Helicentre Liverpool Ltd http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/ 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/helicentre-fly-the-bell-412-simulator-at-raf-shawbury%21.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Helicentre were delighted to fly newlyweds Hannah and Elliot McGuillan on a fun filled flight from the spectacular setting of Carden Park in Cheshire http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/wedding-day-helicopter-flight-adds-to-the-magic%21.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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! http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/love-is-definitely-in-the-air%21.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations to Brian Jones who today flew solo in a Schweizer H269 CBi helicopter for the first time from our Liverpool Airport base. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/congratulations-brian-on-your-first-solo-helicopter-flight%21.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations to Vince Ferguson who today flew solo in a Robinson R44 helicopter for the first time from our Livepool Airport base. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/well-done-vince-on-your-first-solo-helicopter-flight%21.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/raf-shawbury-tour.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The bright yellow gyrocopter G-FELD paid its first visit to Helicentre. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/an-unusual-visitor-to-helicentre.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT OnSide North West is a new charity with one simple aim... to build a network of 21st Century Youth Centres across the North West, giving young people quality, safe and affordable places to go in their leisure time. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/helicentre-were-proud-to-support-the-charity-onside-north-west-at-their-2011-christmas-dinner..htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/helicentre-achieves-is+-+bao-stage-1-accreditation.htm Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/vikki-ferguson-flys-solo%21-well-done..htm Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/congratulations-capt-foulston-on-gaining-your-commercial-helicopter-license.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/helen-parry-80th-birthday-helicopter-celebratory-flight.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/well-done-eddie-on-your-first-solo-helicopter-flight%21.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/congratulations-stephen-on-your-first-solo%21.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/follow-the-wales-rally-of-great-britain-2011-by-helicopter-with-helicentre.htm Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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... http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/manley-mere-fly-in-a-resounding-success.htm Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/calling-all-helicopter-pilots%21-manley-mere-fly+-+in.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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! http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/helicopter-tours-offered-to-plas-coch-holiday-homes.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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! http://www.helicentre.com/latest/news/congratulations-dafydd-on-your-first-solo-flight%21.htm Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT