BeckerHelicopters
Local Joy Flights
 
Local Joyflights are conducted daily from the Sunshine Coast airport for 2-5 passengers.

 

Our Bell 47 is commonly used for these flights as it offers exceptional visibility in a helicopter that exudes history. For 1 to 2 passengers. For flights of more than 2 passengers we use our AS350 'Squirrel' Jet Helicopter. It is fast, quiet and airconditioned.
Flight 1 - Aquatic Wonder
Flight 2 - Sunshine Coast Spectacular

Flight 3 - Coast Explorer
Flight 4 - Trial Instruction Flight

Flight 1 - Aquatic Wonder
15 minutes
Option of a North or South bound spectacle.

North: Discover the undeveloped expanse of our beautiful northern beaches. Fly up the coast to Peregian Beach coming back via Coolum.

South: Experience the exhilaration of a helicopter flight over beautiful Mooloolaba, Maroochy River, and Twin Waters. Catch the extremes of beaches and golden sands, and snaking river waterways amongst QLD sugarcane fields.

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Flight 2 - Sunshine Coast Spectacular
30 minutes
Option of a North or South bound adventure

North: Take to the sky and capture the beauty of unspoiled coastline from Coolum up to impressive Noosa National Park. See Hell's Gate at Alexandria Bay. Be overwhelmed by the awe of Noosa from the air, including Noosa Everglades. Glimpses of Noosa North Shore sand dunes and fishing playground. A truly magical flight that captures our spectacular beaches and the tranquillity of nature. A must for all who love the unspoiled aspect of the Sunshine Coast.

South: Fly over Twin Waters and gaze upon the tranquillity of the Maroochy River winding through local sugarcane fields, then discover the beauty of Mooloolaba from the air. Cross country to the unique Ettamogah Pub and enjoy views of the beautiful Glasshouse Mountains. Home via Bli Bli Castle, and Mount Ninderry with rural views.

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Flight 3 - Coast Explorer
60 minutes
Option of a North or South bound excursion

North: Experience the sight of beautiful sandy cliffs, dunes, rocky headlands, scenic creeks, and lakes as you fly over Noosa, Teerwah Coloured Sands, 40 Mile Beach, and Booreen Point. Look out for marine life on your trip. Four wheel drive connections available on request. Fly home via country rich Cooroy and Yandina. See sugarcane fields and Mount Ninderry and take in awesome river views. An unforgettable tour.

South: Experience the diversity of the Sunshine Coast. Take in the sights of beautiful beaches at Twin Waters, Maroochy River, and Mooloolaba. Track across to the extremes of the Hinterland area of Glasshouse Mountains. We head home via the Ettamogah Pub, Bli Bli Castle and Mount Ninderry with scenic river and sugarcane views.

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Flight 4 - Trial Instruction Flight

40 minutes ground instruction
plus hands on flight instruction - one person per time

The TIF is 30 minutes flying and 40 minutes of watching a video.

It's a wild ride, gives the student a hands on go at the controls…with an instructor on board as well.

Imagine, you flying a helicopter. Grab the controls of the most versatile vehicle on earth and find out what it's like to fly one for yourself. Under the safe hands and watchful eyes of a fully CASA-accredited helicopter flight instructor, take to the skies for an experience you'll never forget.

Your helicopter experience begins with a coffee and greeting with your instructor. Following this introduction you will be shown a video on some of the principles of helicopter flight and how the controls are used to manoeuvre the helicopter. This will last around ¾ hour. Parked on one of our helipads will be the helicopter you will fly. Get in. Go through the start up procedure. The engine fires, the rotor blades start turning. A couple of minutes later you're floating above the pad. Your instructor maintains a watchful eye and safe control of the aircraft at all times. During your ½ hour flight you learn to manipulate the controls individually. Toward the end of the flight you are flying the helicopter for yourself.

When safely back at our base, you shut down the machine and then proceed to debrief with the instructor. Generally there is little about flying a helicopter that would prevent most people from experiencing it for themselves. The cabin of a helicopter, however, is not overly large. For comfort and safety reasons, we cannot accept people who weigh more than 109kg.

Trial Instructional Flights are conducted on a 1:1 basis between customer and instructor. If 2 or more of you want to have the experience together we can arrange this, however the flying component must occur individually. This is therefore subject to availability.

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We can customise flights to suit your requirements and budget.

We welcome you and wish you an enjoyable flight. Fasten your seatbelts... see you in the air!