
Lydd Aero Club
Kent, England · Lydd Airport (EGMD)
- Trial flights
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
- Instrument rating
- Night rating
- +2 more
Typically 65% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Kent, United Kingdom· Kent International Airport (Manston)(EGMH)
✓ Approved by UK Civil Aviation Authority· Approval GBR.ATO.0184




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Polar Helicopters Limited is a flight school at Kent International Airport (Manston) (EGMH) in Kent, United Kingdom. It offers training for Trial flights, Helicopter CPL, Helicopter PPL, Type ratings, Private pilot licence (PPL), and Commercial pilot licence (CPL). Its fleet includes Robinson R22, Robinson R44, and Bell 206. Its trial flight (£220) is about 29% above the typical price in the United Kingdom (£165).
This school offers trial flights.
Trial flight vouchers from £215; published trial prices £215 - £955
Trial flight details ↗| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| R22 trial flight - 20 minutes trial | £215 ≈ $272 |
| R22 trial flight - 30 minutes trial | £255 ≈ $323 |
| R22 trial flight - 40 minutes trial | £349 ≈ $442 |
| R22 trial flight - 60 minutes trial | £485 ≈ $614 |
| R44 trial flight - 20 minutes trial | £285 ≈ $361 |
| R44 trial flight - 30 minutes trial | £355 ≈ $449 |
| R44 trial flight - 40 minutes trial | £485 ≈ $614 |
| R44 trial flight - 60 minutes trial | £685 ≈ $867 |
| Bell 206 trial flight - 30 minutes trial | £489 ≈ $619 |
| Bell 206 trial flight - 40 minutes trial | £675 ≈ $854 |
| Bell 206 trial flight - 60 minutes trial | £955 ≈ $1,209 |
| Helicopter proficiency check check Includes: Any aircraft; aircraft hire additional | £200 ≈ $253 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.

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