Aeroplane Pilot Experience and Lunch

Overview

Have you ever wanted to fly? Now you can with this amazing Aeroplane Pilot Experience. You’ll learn how to traverse the skies and bask in the feeling of freedom as you soar through the air.

Enjoy hands-on tuition in this 20 minute one-to-one lesson with a licensed aeroplane instructor. During this lesson you will take the controls and actually fly the plane, feeling what it’s like to be a pilot. At some stage in your experience you will receive a presentation on the career of a commercial pilot and you can discover if you’ve got what it takes to fly a plane for a living. There will also be a guided tour of the hangars, discussion around the aircraft on site or an apron tour (depending on the location) and a light lunch. This exhilarating experience is the perfect introduction to flying for anyone who has always wanted to give it a go.

SKU: PFLYGP SP6
Locations: 1 in the UK
People: For 1
Validity: 12 Months
Rating: 5.0 (1)

What's Included

Tea and coffee on arrival
Aeroplane pilot notes
Introduction and safety briefing by a CAA licensed aeroplane instructor
20 minute hands-on one-to-one flying lesson
Light lunch
Guided tour of the hangars, discussion around the aircraft on site or an apron tour (depending on the location)
Presentation on aeroplane pilot career options by a CAA licensed instructor
Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card

What happens on the day?

This amazing experience is your chance to discover if you've got what it takes to fly an aeroplane and be a commercial pilot. On arrival you will be greeted with refreshments and the full introduction to your experience will begin. A safety briefing will be given by a CAA Licensed Aeroplane Instructor, followed by a talk on being a commercial pilot, and a presentation on aeroplane pilot career options.

A hands-on, one-to-one flying lesson is up next as you take the controls of the aircraft with your instructor by your side, giving you helpful tuition. During the experience you will receive a buffet-style lunch or £5 voucher towards lunch in the airfiled cafe/restaurant, as well as a guided tour of the hangars , discussion around the aircraft on site or an apron tour (both depending on the location).

Participant guidelines

Minimum age: 16 (12 at Yorkshire location. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Maximum weight: 17 stone (please mention when booking if you are over 16 stone)
You should not take part if you suffer from epilepsy, vertigo or are pregnant
You are required to present a valid passport and utility bill on the day
You are welcome to take one spectator, please note that spectators will not receive lunch
The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary

Availability

Your voucher is valid for nine months from the date of issue, kindly note that you must have booked and taken your experience before your expiry date.

This experience is available on selected dates throughout the year. Saturdays are limited due to popularity.

We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

Please allow 4 hours for the experience.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.