Nothing can rival the magic of vertical flight from the moment you lift into the air to the second the helicopter settles gracefully back on solid ground riding in one of these agile crafts is a truly exhilarating and unforgettable experience after a welcome and safety briefing lift off into the air in a twin squirrel or a long ranger and pass through the leafy surrey countryside before seeing the expanse of the city stretched out below flying over the river thames take in sights such as