Helicopter to the Formula 1 - Inside the Cockpit flying into the Worlds Busiest Heliport

Welcome Back! 😁🚁
Join me flying the EC155 Helicopter flying to the Silverstone F1 Grand Prix. A short flight departing a private site to drop off passengers to watch the Formula 1. Lots of traffic and local procedures to contend with.
2010 EC155B1 Helicopter. With a maximum takeoff weight of 4920kg, its powered by 2 x Turbomeca Arriel 2C2 turbine engines. At just over 14m long this version has the capacity to carry 8 passengers in the cabin.
Mapping with SkyDemon.
Cameras used for this video,
GoPro Hero 9 with Media Mod
GoPro Hero 10 with Media Mod
GoPro Max 360
Nflightcam audio cable for ATC Audio in the GoPro Hero 10
Timecodes
0:00 - Takeoff
01:59 - Heliport Procedures
03:02 - Procedure Join
06:20 - Heliport Landing
09:31 - Heliport Takeoff
Unfortunately you can no longer park at Silverstone to watch the Formula 1 race, so it was an empty departure back to base to watch it on the TV! Max Verstappen came 1st in the end (as usual!).
Enjoy! 😎

[@fpt9694]

That sequenced departure was one of coolest things I've seen for a while. Keep the vids coming!

[@richardtyrer]

It was pretty special to watch! 😎🚁

[@cros1625]

Agreed! That was pretty awesome!

[@TheMightyKinkle]

How come they all left at the same time?

[@silentA221]

This has got to be one of the best helicopter videos I've seen on youtube and I have watched hundreds of them

[@richardtyrer]

Thank you so much! Awesome to hear! 😎🚁

[@JacopoTomasoni]

Take a look at mine too if you want 😊

[@willwatt]

I literally said the exact same to myself

[@DTAQ3D]

I agree as well, no cuts well explained THE COOLEST FREAKIN FLIGHT I mean cmon, VIPs to the f1 race?! I was also fascinated by how the racetrack had an airspace and lil heliport, so badass

[@JacopoTomasoni]

This is a great video no doubt I have as well a small channel myself as a pilot if you would like to take a look 😀 😉

[@FlyingMaxFr]

Wow, that controller is a pro!

[@richardtyrer]

These guys are at the top of the game! 😎

[@ianscott5293]

Not sure now, but they used to use off duty Heathrow tower controllers.

[@Sjoram]

Sounds very much like Kev, normally found at Southend. He is indeed a legend!

[@Norshuttle97]

That sequence with all crafts just hovering in line was so cool!

[@richardtyrer]

It was pretty special! For the first time I was happy to be at the back of the queue! 😎🚁

[@Norshuttle97]

Also +1 for F1

[@lexnite22]

The multiple take-offs' was pretty cool, just seeing the different styles of launching.

[@richardtyrer]

It was epic from where I was sitting! For the first time I was happy to be at the back of the queue! 😎🚁

[@alandavis2465]

I'm breathless at your skill and professionalism.

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much Alan! 😁👍

[@Mightbeyourdad]

@@richardtyrerthink Alan wants it

[@paultutty4302]

I don't even like helicopters, but I couldn't stop watching.

[@rehatch]

This is why I pay for KZbin premium over netflix now. What extraordinary content, and what a pro 🤯🤝

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! It's great to share these experiences! 😎🚁

[@CT-oe1ug]

I worked on the helicopters at Silverstone GP in 2003. I strapped Schumacher in after he won and I’ve never felt anyone exude such health. We also went up with a Ferrari weather expert during the race cloud chasing and he was reporting back to the boss. A great experience, so thanks for this which brought it all back.

[@JGE_DK]

So far, we've seen you fly the DA42, a TBM940, a Phenom 300, and now a EC155. 😃 And I'm now starting to ask myself : (Is there anything that man CAN'T fly??)Oo. 🤔😳😉👍

[@richardtyrer]

If it flies, I'll take it! 😁

[@Petromkk]

which ratings do you have?@@richardtyrer

[@hamzadhaoui13]

Michael de Santa IRL

[@faisalmahmood1908]

Ye it's very impressive, cool to see you fly at my local airport EGTB as well. I did work experience at Heli Air, I'm a software engineer now though.

[@omaarpoiriez]

I'm wondering if there's anything he's not rated on! :p

[@Cupra-290]

Wow, I've never met a heli pilot that isn't extremely good at what they do. When I did my theory of flight exam, the instructor said fixed wing is easy, he had 250 slides of powerpoint with 1 slide attributed to helicopters, it was titled 5 words, 'Magic'.

[@Worther12]

Wow! This is why I love YT, it enables us to see 'behind the scenes' whilst highly skilled ppl do their jobs/hobbies. From an amateur flight simmer, that was incredible to watch, thank you for uploading. The level of skill and focus to be able to not just fly a helicopter, but also operate in such a busy environment blows my mind! 🤯👏👍

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! It's great to share my little world! I'm lucky I have done this event a few times so I knew what to expect..... I was so nervous my first time years back in a little 4 seater! It might be a little difficult to recreate this on flight sim tho! 😎🚁

[@AirSafetyInstitute]

Excellent flying! Thanks for taking us along.

[@richardtyrer]

Anytime! 😎🚁

[@alexisonfire9488]

stunning video, incredibly smooth flying and radio comms, could watch you fly all day

[@mattvjmeasures]

An aerial ballet. That was fun to watch. Thanks.

[@99AudiMan09]

that was super satisfying. crazy how smooth this helicopter flies and how hands off you are. pretty wild.

[@christianrasmussen6714]

That departure was impressive to see. Always looking forward to your videos Richard.

[@richardtyrer]

It was incredible to sit there and watch it unfold! Thanks so much, more to come! 😎🚁

[@PhilT993]

Now that's the way to go to the track! Fun video, well done.

[@ManxAndy]

Impressive…..very impressive, so calm and collected…..👍👌🇮🇲

[@russellsmith8671]

Another great video Rich, genuinely looking forward to the next one 👊🏻

[@MrPhantom1961]

Another great video, and again, very informative throughout the entire flight. Looking forward to the next one.

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! Next one in the pipeline! 😁👍

[@niklasp2174]

Fantastic video. Very well presented and shot, thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! Anytime, more to come 😎🚁

[@marcusmaximus451]

Absolutely superb flying hats off to you Sir 👍👍

[@andrewuk2743]

Living the dream ! Well done ..

[@sailingviking7885]

Now, that was cool! Impressive!

[@Sire.English]

The non-chalant Flex of Mr Richard heading out for a casual drive in the ol' backyard EC155 to Silverstone 😅 Cheers for the video 👍

[@Ackermanmedia]

I love how the blade RPM and frame rate match up to give us the image of the blade in flight like it's stopped....great view of the amazing mechanical wonder of high performance helicopters.

[@SuperGemma2010]

fantastic how you are so calm mate, super impressive , very talented man you be

[@tuffy3211]

Always a pleasure to fly with you Richard , Another great video very interesting thank you .

[@richardtyrer]

Anytime! Thank you so much! 😎🚁

[@MeppyMan]

This was fascinating. Thanks for sharing. I miss flying.

[@Ballard710]

The ending was the best. That was wicked badass.

[@resQ-av8r]

Started my career flying VVIP in EU/FRG some 35 years ago .. sure has gotten more efficient and enjoyable with GPS, TCAS & moving map. Love how they simplified the callsigns with colors and was good to hear QSY used for brevity (I kept using it around the world but no ATC in USA knows Q code or what that means anymore) ... great video.

[@ukjamesh]

Always dreamt of flying a heli. Watching that was so cool. Well done.

[@richardtyrer]

It's an epic thing that everyone should try once! Thanks so much! 😎🚁

[@FordyHunt]

Definitely worth the eight month wait! Thanks for sharing!

[@sedition1142]

This was awesome! I am yet to do my first lesson in a Cabri G2 but I love this stuff! Bravo 👏🏼

[@followthetrawler]

Very cool insight into operations - thanks for sharing.

[@richardtyrer]

Anytime! 😎🚁

[@joshbentz9846]

I could have watched this continue for hours, great video Richard,

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much Josh! It's a pleasure to share these ones! 😎🚁

[@nordog55]

Great video again Richard, thank you.

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! 😎👍

[@MostlyHuman]

An all-around beautiful flight!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! 😎🚁

[@paulmark63]

Hi Richard glad to see you back always enjoy your videos look forward to your next one. Paul on Kent

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much Paul! Promise it won't be as long for the next one! 😎👍

[@user-dw8ud2hw5d]

Welcome back, your hibernation is over...another superb video... many thanks

[@richardtyrer]

It was about time! Thanks so much! 😎👍

[@darkmann12]

that staggered takeoff was so sick! never seen that before

[@thepauldeasy]

Loved the video. I’ve had the opportunity to be in the back seats, flying in and out of the Silverstone GP, and it was a truly amazing experience. I was in awe of the choreography of the pilots coming into, and leaving the helipads. To see it from the front seats 👌

[@stephenw-todd581]

Excellent video thankyou for sharing it!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks! Anytime 😎🚁

[@IndaloMan]

Everytime I watch a helicopter video I am reminded of the Summer of 76 which I spent flying all over the UK loading people for 90 second pleasure flights at big shows. Much of the time I was piloted by the late, great Dick Meston #goodolddays

[@richardtyrer]

I've been there! Great memories and a good laugh loading! 😎🚁

[@IndaloMan]

@@richardtyrer I can still remember the 206 tail numbers: G-BBFE, our workhorse, no frills and lightest 206. G-AVTE, our 206 with popouts, so hard to stop passengers standing on them and G-AYMX, our heaviest VIP 206. Church Fenton Airshow was the event when all three were used simultaneously 😎

[@timmymess4742]

You live the absolute dream 💪 Inspiring stuff!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks! It's hectic but really good fun! 😎🚁

[@danferris7606]

Probably the best aviation video I’ve watched on KZbin - excellent 👏🏻

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much Dan! 😎🚁

[@vallanmccarthy4003]

Excellent video! Very impressive skills! So so envious. The multiple take offs was the best I have seen.

[@marauder8986]

just brilliant

[@richardtyrer]

It was really special from where I was sitting! For once I was glad to be at the back of the queue! 😎🚁

[@Dreamsofwings]

What a fascinating video! Thanks for making it! Very interesting to see how the controller handled the departures 👏🏻

[@richardtyrer]

The guys in ATC are on the top of their game here! It was a pleasure to be a part of! 😎🚁

[@morganormrod1622]

Really cool video, thanks for sharing! 👍🏻

[@richardtyrer]

Anytime! Thanks so much! 😎🚁

[@joelangley7974]

Loved the video, and well done to the controller

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Richard glad to see you back, great video as always.

[@richardtyrer]

Promise it won't be as long for the next one! Thanks! 😎🚁

[@Brother-Louis]

Footage, perfect frame-rate, 360-panning... not to mention the perfect flying. Richard, soon you'll be the most watched pilot-blogger on the planet.

[@keartan]

One of the best heli vids I've seen.

[@dan.s6571]

Great video, that formation departure was really cool!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! It was really cool from where I was sitting! 😎🚁

[@harrybeedham705]

Love your videos Richard! One of the best heli videos I’ve watched

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much Harry! 😎🚁

[@G0RXA]

Cracking video, really entertaining. Your co-Pilot sounded like she was singing her replies. Very good 👍

[@mutley23able]

Brilliant, great Video, helicopters are fascinating, amazing machines ❤

[@richardtyrer]

Thank you! I'm so lucky to be flying them! 😎👍

[@andybrunton1941]

Wow - what a sight, cool post Richard!

[@richardtyrer]

It's great to share! 😎🚁

[@pilotpeego1820]

Awesome video! You're so smooth! Well done!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! It's great to share 😎🚁

[@willwatt]

Genuinely the best helicopter video I’ve watched!! Please do more!!!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! Will do! 😎🚁

[@kurttaz]

That was awesome

[@f1mikeyboy]

Awesome, thanks so much for the video.

[@richardtyrer]

Anytime! It's good fun to share them! 😎🚁

[@PyroLukeUk]

would love to see more videos like this,

[@robinkerr3373]

Most impressive.. Still can’t help but feel your extremely vulnerable in a helicopter. Only one way down! Full respect to all pilots 👊

[@richardtyrer]

Honestly I feel more comfortable in a helicopter (still where most my experience is!). If there is a problem, you can slow it down and sort it out..... or just land! 😎🚁

[@tomwalsh6774]

@@richardtyrerI used to think the same until I read about auto-rotation!

[@hangandrew]

Same low key. Esp after the Kobe incident. And then the Marines helicopter a few weeks ago 😬

[@50shanks]

​@@hangandrew so true.. both appear to have been at night, in low visibility, and mountainous terrain. A challenge for even the most experienced pilots. Any 2 of those and I'd rather sit it out, than get on a GA flight...

[@SnaxMuppet]

What a pro. Thank you.

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! 😎🚁

[@ItsBugsy]

Awesome, nice smooth flight Richard.

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much 😎👍

[@paulbeades6681]

Man that was soooo cool! What a job!!!

[@Ehrlichia1]

really cool stuff

[@duffy3267]

Mister Tyrer whe need more of this. im loving this

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! More to come! 😎🚁

[@davejones542]

Fixed wing private pilot here - no idea what happened in this video!

[@JohnSmith-oh9ux]

Glad you're back!

[@richardtyrer]

Good to be back! 😎

[@0nurbis]

Awesome stuff to watch !

[@richardtyrer]

Epic. Thanks so much! 😎🚁

[@DCSHacks]

So good to have you back - Amazing vid!!!!!!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! It's good to be back! 😎🚁

[@migueljorgefurtado]

Impressive operation!

[@richardtyrer]

They are super slick! 😎🚁

[@nevereleven]

This is amazing love the flying!

[@richardtyrer]

Thank you! 😎👍

[@Thomashorsman]

I flew into Silverstone for F1 about 10 years ago was very fun

[@richardtyrer]

It's an epic experience. A bucket list for aviation! 😎🚁

[@darrenlittlefield7981]

Wow, amazing !

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks! It’s an epic experience 😎🚁

[@comeflywithlee433]

interesting video, thanks

[@bighitkev]

VERY IMPRESIVE GOOD JOB

[@Jimmyjam241]

That was sooooo smooth. Well done!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! 😎🚁

[@critflame10]

That was brilliant , you made it look easy .

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! The helicopter is a great platform and does most the hard work. It's great to share it! 😎🚁

[@dc8236]

Great video

[@adampool4625]

Great video.. Closest I can come to this was doing RRR at Turweston a few years back for the F1 weekend.

[@youvebeenspooked]

really freaking cool, thanks for uploading!!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! Anytime! 😎🚁

[@youvebeenspooked]

@@richardtyrer aww thanks for the reply man, just started checking out your channel more - wow you are quite the aviator, and all great content! you got my sub man, much love! stay safe brother and keep inspiring us from afar :)

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Impressive

[@HELI-DNA]

Great & clear video with audio, thank you for uploading. In Cape Town (V&A Waterfront) we have three companies operating from 4 heli-pads each, in season there are between 8 to 11 machines at any given time in operation, just without any form of traffic control. We simply communicate on the local frequency to make sure who is on finals to land or about to take off. Surely it must be the busiest heliport in the world too, just in the Southern Hemisphere side of the globe. 😉🚁

[@andrewturnbull6364]

Good to see you back with us

[@richardtyrer]

Good to be back! 😎🚁

[@nizza594]

Another great video Richard! Really enjoyed this one! I got my CPL(H) at the start of this year and currently have 220 hours wondering what the hell to do next, so hopefully I can follow in your footsteps eventually!

[@MarkVandersteen-vv1bd]

Good to have you back!😀

[@richardtyrer]

Good to be back! 😎🚁

[@davidmcgrath5814]

Fantastic Dauphin pilot there!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! It's an awesome bit of kit to fly! 😎🚁

[@robinharrison3907]

Great Video Bud ❤️❤️Looks fantastic being dropped off in Helicopter 👍👍

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! 😎🚁

[@Sebastianfliegt]

Nice Helicopter Flying

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks 😎👍

[@adamwhite5216]

Great video bud!!

[@CollieJenn]

Love the turning cam.

[@richardtyrer]

It's a GoPro Max, I have used it for a while, but I think other companies have better models out now! 😎🚁

[@mrsaskriders]

Awesome thanks!

[@richardtyrer]

Anytime! 😎🚁

[@dannycrooks8462]

Brilliant video

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks Danny! 😁👍

[@jamestamu83]

Great video and very professional conduct by all involved. Will subscribe now!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! The whole Silverstone team work really hard and it runs really well! 😎🚁

[@andymugridge5034]

Quality as usual 👏👏🍻

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much Andy! 😎👍

[@ATCguy83]

From a controller at Miami Center in the states, that man was top-notch!

[@richardtyrer]

Thanks so much! Happy vectoring!