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You may have heard the term before: a "baptism of fire." But what exactly is it, and what can you expect? We'll explain.

You’re standing on the ground, looking up as a helicopter flies overhead. It seems to be going fast, but how fast does a helicopter actually fly? And does the type of helicopter matter? We’ll explain.

Today (08/04/2026) at 5 p.m., on his 17th birthday, he took the practical exam for his PPL(H) helicopter licence at our Academy 🚁 We are very proud to share that he passed with flying colours!

On Friday 27 March 2026, Toran Heli Services & Academy invites you to take part in an unforgettable experience during the E3 Saxo Classic 2026.

An iconic moment above Harelbeke! Yesterday, we flew Patrick Lefevere, the Godfather of cycling, in style by helicopter to the E3 Saxo Classic in Harelbeke.

Watch how he flies a helicopter himself for the very first time! Nerve-racking? Absolutely. Difficult? It actually went surprisingly well!

“No traffic jams, no stress, just pure efficiency.” Flying from Utrecht to Deerlijk to train? For Wout, it's a real game changer. Helicopter flights are, for him, the ultimate way to travel quickly and comfortably from A to B.