Welcome To
Hields Aviation
Yorkshire’s elite for flight experiences,
training & chartering.
Hields, a name you can trust for flying in Yorkshire.
Hields Aviation is Yorkshire’s most well-established helicopter specialists, offering pilot training, charter brokerage and experience flights.
Formed in 1989, Hields have trained countless pilots and completed many experience flights over Yorkshire and beyond. With a modern aircraft fleet and a growing team of experienced instructors, it’s easy to see why they are the go to company for introductory and commercial helicopter flights
Historically based at Sherburn-in-Elmet airfield, the team have recently expanded to a second base at Leeds Bradford Airport, Yorkshire’s International Airport, where they now offer fixed wing / aeroplane flying lessons and helicopter services.
Learn to fly
Discover the thrill of flight in Yorkshire
Learn to fly in Yorkshire! Whether it’s a commercial dream or just for some fun, there’s no better place better to learn how to fly.
Gift experiences
Flight experiences to suit all budgets
A flying gift experience over the breath-taking Yorkshire skyline, that’s sure to impress! Helicopters, fixed wing aircraft or even a simulator.
Charter / brokerage
Specialist helicopter / charter services
Helicopter chartering / brokerage made simple. Whether it’s business, a wedding or a stylish arrival to the races, we’ll do all the planning so you can enjoy the flight.
Learn to fly a helicopter
Helicopter training from the experts
We’ve had 30+ years’ experience in helicopters, so it’s safe to say we know a thing or two about teaching how to fly them.
Learn to fly an aeroplane
Fixed wing flight training from Yorkshire’s international airport
Push yourself and learn how to fly an airplane! How many can say they’ve landed an airplane at Leeds Bradford Airport?!
TV & film
Experienced pilots for your creative production
We’ve been privileged to work on some fantastic TV and film productions of the years. From news broadcasts to blockbuster movies, we’re happy to help.
31
Years since launched
35,000+
Of combined training hours
2
Flight training schools in Yorkshire
Gift a Yorkshire flying experience
Gift vouchers starting from as little as £49
For birthdays or Christmas, step your gift giving up a notch with a Yorkshire flying experience.
Choose your aircraft (aeroplane or helicopter), choose how long you’d like the flight to last and away you go! There’s some extra special flights too including The York Experience Flight, The Dambusters Experience and more!
Learn to fly in Yorkshire
Begin your pilot training from Sherburn Airfield or Leeds Bradford Airport