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Take a 60-minute helicopter loop from Redhill Aerodrome along the South Coast — from Gatwick’s runways to the iconic white cliffs of Beachy Head. Expect pilot commentary, coastal panoramas and clear photo opportunities.
Take a 60-minute helicopter loop from Redhill Aerodrome along the South Coast — from Gatwick’s runways to the iconic white cliffs of Beachy Head. Expect pilot commentary, coastal panoramas and clear photo opportunities.
You taxi across the short tarmac at Redhill Aerodrome, engine hum rising as the helicopter tips forward and the Surrey countryside falls away. In an hour you sweep south over Gatwick’s taxiways, follow the Brighton rail corridor, and arc over the chalk cliffs of Beachy Head — a run of coastline that alternates bustle, ship channels and white cliff drama.
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Operated by EBG Helicopters · Redhill, Surrey
You taxi across the short tarmac at Redhill Aerodrome, engine hum rising as the helicopter tips forward and the Surrey countryside falls away. In an hour you sweep south over Gatwick’s taxiways, follow the Brighton rail corridor, and arc over the chalk cliffs of Beachy Head — a run of coastline that alternates bustle, ship channels and white cliff drama.
The flight sketches local history into the landscape: the 1842 Ouse Valley Viaduct — 11 million bricks bridging the valley — the Victorian promenades of Brighton, and the maritime bustle of Newhaven ferry port. Geology is visible from the air: brown Weald ridgelines give way to the folded South Downs and then the bright, calcium-rich chalk of Beachy Head. Cultural notes arrive as pilot commentary — Brighton’s piers and marina, and the cream teas and country houses back on land.
Practical guidance is straightforward. The tour departs Redhill Aerodrome; flights typically operate between mid-morning and late afternoon and are weather dependent. Bring photographic ID and arrive early for a safety briefing; passengers over 95 kg should contact the operator before booking. Dress in wind-resistant layers and secure a small camera with a strap — phones and compact cameras work best in small-cabin helicopters.
Expect short stretches of elevated coastline views, photo windows of airliners at Gatwick, and a narrative from the pilot. The hour gives a compact, interpretive panorama of England’s south coast — efficient, exposure-free, and utterly aerial.
easy.
60 minutes.
No special fitness required beyond basic mobility for boarding and briefings
Minimum age is 6 years; children must be accompanied by an adult and meet standard safety requirements.
Flights are weather dependent; if unsuitable conditions occur you will be offered an alternative date or time when possible.
Passengers over 95 kg (15 stone) should contact the carrier before booking to confirm availability and weight/balance arrangements.
Tours depart from Redhill Aerodrome, usually operating between about 10:00 and 16:00, though exact times depend on booking and daylight.
The Ouse Valley Viaduct (completed 1842) and Brighton’s Victorian pier culture are visible reminders of 19th-century transport and seaside leisure development.
Coastal erosion shapes the chalk cliffs at Beachy Head; pilots keep distance to minimize disturbance and operators follow local aviation rules to reduce noise and environmental impact.
EBG Helicopters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You taxi across the short tarmac at Redhill Aerodrome, engine hum rising as the helicopter tips forward and the Surrey countryside falls away. In an hour you sweep south over Gatwick’s taxiways, follow the Brighton rail corridor, and arc over the chalk cliffs of Beachy Head — a run of coastline that alternates bustle, ship channels and white cliff drama.
You taxi across the short tarmac at Redhill Aerodrome, engine hum rising as the helicopter tips forward and the Surrey countryside falls away. In an hour you sweep south over Gatwick’s taxiways, follow the Brighton rail corridor, and arc over the chalk cliffs of Beachy Head — a run of coastline that alternates bustle, ship channels and white cliff drama.
The flight sketches local history into the landscape: the 1842 Ouse Valley Viaduct — 11 million bricks bridging the valley — the Victorian promenades of Brighton, and the maritime bustle of Newhaven ferry port. Geology is visible from the air: brown Weald ridgelines give way to the folded South Downs and then the bright, calcium-rich chalk of Beachy Head. Cultural notes arrive as pilot commentary — Brighton’s piers and marina, and the cream teas and country houses back on land.
Practical guidance is straightforward. The tour departs Redhill Aerodrome; flights typically operate between mid-morning and late afternoon and are weather dependent. Bring photographic ID and arrive early for a safety briefing; passengers over 95 kg should contact the operator before booking. Dress in wind-resistant layers and secure a small camera with a strap — phones and compact cameras work best in small-cabin helicopters.
Expect short stretches of elevated coastline views, photo windows of airliners at Gatwick, and a narrative from the pilot. The hour gives a compact, interpretive panorama of England’s south coast — efficient, exposure-free, and utterly aerial.