30 Minute Flying Lesson

Reach for the sky with this incredible experience offer and take controls of an aircraft up in the bright blue yonder. Accompanied by an expert pilot, you will be able to take full control of an aeroplane and discover all the fun that flying has to offer.

The 30 Minute Flying Lesson will begin with a safety briefing from your qualified and certified instructor, followed by a ‘walk around’ guide showing you all the controls and allowing you to get to grips with this flying machine. Next and most importantly, it’s time to take to the skies! The instructor will perform the tricky take-off and landing so you get to enjoy the fun bit in-between. Swooping through the clouds and soaring high above the ground below.

Please note: if you are above the maximum weigh limit you may be asked to pay an additional fee to cover the overall aircraft weight.

When can you go?

Availability will vary per location, dates are typically available throughout the year

How long does the activity last?

The total experience will last for approximately 1 hour, with 30 minutes of this in the aircraft

Restrictions

Minimum age varies per location, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

The maximum weight is 89 – 108kg (14 – 17 stone).

The maximum height is 1.85m (6 foot 4 inches) depending on the location.

This activity is not suitable for pregnant women, or anyone suffering from fits, severe head injuries, epilepsy, blackouts, giddiness, high blood pressure, diabetes or heart conditions.

You and how many others?

It will just be you and the tutor

Family and friends?

Spectators are welcome to come and watch from the ground

Weather dependant?

Unfortunately, this activity is dependent on the right weather conditions

Locations

Bedfordshire – Cranfield, Cambridgeshire – Cambridge Airport, Devon – Exeter, Dorset – Ashmore, Durham – Darlington, Essex – Clacton-on-Sea, Essex – Great Dunmow, Essex, Stapleford, Inverness-shire – Inverness, Lanarkshire – Cumbernauld, Lincolnshire – Langworth, Merseyside – Liverpool Airport, Norfolk – Old Buckenham Airfield, Nottinghamshire – Retford, Pembrokeshire – Haverfordwest, Perthshire – Perth, South Yorkshire – Doncaster, Staffordshire – Burton-on-Trent, Surrey – Camberley, Warwickshire – Baginton.