Introductory Flying Lesson
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About this experience
Feel the adrenaline rush as you take the controls of your light aircraft and soar across the sky, you’ll receive one-to-one training with a Civil Aviation Authority licensed instructor and will spend up to 30 minutes in the air (including taxiing and landing). What you learn will depend on your chosen location but all participants receive flying time that counts towards a Private Pilot's licence.
This experience has been described as “…exhilarating, a little scary but a lot of fun” and “A fantastic experience from beginning to end”.
SKU: PFLYGI
For 1
participant12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Fantastic experience ”
The whole experience was incredible. Being able to fly an aircraft and control the direction and altitude is extremely satisfying and exciting.
What's Included
- Introduction to flying, aircraft controls and safety
- One-to-one training from a CAA licensed instructor in a two-seater aircraft
- 30 minutes flying lesson (including taxiing and landing) with the opportunity to take the controls
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
Your flying lesson starts with a pre-flight briefing from your qualified instructor. This will cover safety, and an introduction to some of the controls.
Once in the plane, you are given headphones so that you can hear conversations between your instructor and air traffic control. You will also be able to communicate with each other so you can be guided through your first lesson. Once in the air, you will be able to take the controls but your pilot will take over to land the plane at the airfield and taxi back.
Location
Locations shown shouldn't be used for route planning
South East
- Camberley, Surrey
- Kidlington, Oxfordshire
- Lydd, Kent
- Redhill, Surrey
North West
- Liverpool, Merseyside
- Blackpool, Lancashire
East of England
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Great Dunmow, Essex
- Clacton, Essex
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Stapleford Tawney, Essex
Scotland
- Prestwick, Scotland
West Midlands
- Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
- Coventry, Warwickshire
- Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
Northern Ireland
- County Down, Northern Ireland
South West
- Christchurch, Dorset
- Bodmin, Cornwall
East Midlands
- Eggington, Derbyshire
- Retford, Nottinghamshire
- Brackley, Northamptonshire
- Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Yorkshire and Humber
- Kirmington, Lincolnshire
North East
- Morpeth, Northumberland
Wales
- Caernafon, Wales
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 12, 14 at Coventry Airport (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)
- Minimum height: 4ft 10in
- Maximum height: 6ft 4in
- Maximum weight: 12 stone at County Down, 14 to 18 stone at other locations
- Participants should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft
- These are guidelines only and we ask that you check any queries at the time of booking
- Spectators are usually welcome, without charge, but will not be able to accompany you in the plane. Facilities for spectators vary between centres, so you should check with the centre when booking
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
Flying lessons take place all year round and are normally available on any day of the week. Availability varies by venue.
Please note that due to the current COVID situation, Great Dunmow (Essex) are currently not accepting any new bookings.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. This is only a guideline and we advise you to book as early as possible to ensure that dates are available before the expiry date listed on your voucher. All bookings are subject to availability.
You should allow 1 hour for your whole experience, but the flight (from taxi to landing) will last approximately 25-30 minutes.
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
Customer Reviews
“Fantastic experience ”
The whole experience was incredible. Being able to fly an aircraft and control the direction and altitude is extremely satisfying and exciting.
“Excellent flying experience ”
I flew from Christchurch aerodrome my instructor was Nick from Bliss aviation, Nick talked me through the complete process of flying the plane allowed me to taxi the aircraft to the start of the runway and then he took over, once the aircraft was above 2000 feet I flew the plane under Nicks instruction Nick took over when were coming into land, this was a fantastic experience with a wonderful instructor. Thank you Bliss aviation and Big thank you to Nick who made this experience so so special
“Exciting 30 mins ”
Really good experience with friendly reassuring and expert instructor