Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom· Sywell Aerodrome(EGBK)
✓ Approved by UK Civil Aviation Authority· Approval GBR.ATO.0197
Sloane Helicopters Limited is a flight school at Sywell Aerodrome (EGBK) in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. It offers training for Helicopter PPL, Helicopter CPL, Instrument rating, Flight instructor, Night rating, and Type ratings. Its fleet includes Robinson R22, Robinson R44, and Robinson R66. Its trial flight (£400) is about 137% above the typical price in the United Kingdom (£165). At Sywell Aerodrome, 63% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; December is the most difficult. There are 6 other flight schools within 31 miles.
This school offers trial flights.
£395.00; 45-minute helicopter flight; 60-minute variant sold out or unavailable
Trial flight details ↗| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Flight Discovery Experience trial Includes: one-hour simulator session and 45-minute Robinson R22 flight; reimbursable if pursuing Sloane PPL(H) | £395 ≈ $500 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Cranfield (18 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
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