Welcome to Hummingbird Helicopters
The Home of Professional Pilot Training and Exhilarating Flying Experiences
About Us
Do you want to be trained by commercial helicopter pilots with real-world commercial experience?
Based centrally at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Hummingbird will give you first class, customer focused, bespoke pilot training and exhilarating flight experiences. Through training at an international airport, you will be exposed to the world of commercial aviation, which will give you the skill and confidence to fly at any airport worldwide. We do not charge our customers landing fees, membership fees or any other hidden fees! There is no small print at Hummingbird.
Flight Training
At Hummingbird Helicopters, we have a fresh approach to helicopter training.
Our staff work with you from day 1 to understand your goals and will provide completely flexible helicopter flying courses and pricing schemes. We know that everyone is different and has different goals and time-scales.
PPL(H)
Obtain your Private Pilot Licence at Hummingbird. We offer a range of training programmes to suit your own budget and timescale. To find out where to start, please click the link below.
CPL(H)
FI(H)
A flight instructor rating is a natural next step after gaining your CPL(H) and is a challenging and rewarding role in flying.
To find out more, click the link below.
Night Ratings
This add-on for your Private or Commercial Pilot Licence is a truly exciting challenge. Your night rating will greatly improve your flight skills whilst giving you the flexibility to fly after sunset.
Experiences
At Hummingbird Helicopters we have a fresh approach to Helicopter Experiences.
Do you know someone who has always wanted to experience flight in the most versatile aircraft ever built? We offer multiple different flight experiences and trial lessons.
- Linda1281938013
Booked a 30 min flight in the two seater helicopter for my Mum . It was an early 90th birthday gift which we knew she would enjoy . My... read more 
September 1, 2020Caroline I bought my dad an hour flight experience as a present as it’s been on his bucket list. From initial enquiry to the actual day itself, the staff were... read more
May 1, 2019 - mh0lderness I have been learning to fly with Hummingbird for over two years now, and now have achieved my Private Pilot License, Matt and the team have been there throughout the... read more
September 1, 2018 I've had a trial lesson with Matt for my birthday and it was an absolutely pleasure. I was able to take control during the flight and would highly recommend it... read more 
fkamayou
November 5, 2017 - I have been learning to fly with Hummingbird for over two years now, and now have achieved my Private Pilot License, Matt and the team have been there throughout the... read more
mh0lderness
October 23, 2018wc04 2 minutes ago NEW Can not recommend hummingbird helicopters enough , our son was 17year old when he started flying lessons with them , they have instructed and advised him... read more
June 1, 2022 - crad2 45 minute flight experience. Brilliant experience. Made me very welcome from my first contact with Simon and Michael. Michael took me on the flight in the Robinson R22 helicopter, he... read more
June 1, 2022 My wife got be a 30 min trial flying lesson from here for my 50th (as it was on my bucket list). It was amazing. My instructor was Andy, a... read more 
Ross W
July 12, 2018 - Want a great experience with knowledgeable, friendly pilot? Then book up for your experience. We booked a lesson for our son and even when the flight was cancelled due to... read more
Barbara S
December 1, 2017Barbara S Want a great experience with knowledgeable, friendly pilot? Then book up for your experience. We booked a lesson for our son and even when the flight was cancelled due to... read more
February 1, 2017 - Linda1281938013 Booked a 30 min flight in the two seater helicopter for my Mum .
It was an early 90th birthday gift which we knew she would enjoy .
My... read more
September 21, 2020Louise T I booked a trial lesson for my husband's Christmas present( he has a fear of flying) I'm so glad I did because I think he may of been cured !!... read more
July 30, 2019