We believe that those with a physical disability or visual impairment can also enjoy learning to fly - which this all new accessible flying lesson will help to make a reality. This 30 minute lesson, hosted at Little Gransden Airfield in Cambridgeshire, is provided by a supplier who are a leading disability organisation, who are specialists in making learning to fly accessible to anyone with any disability. Only the very best flying instructors run these lessons, fully approved by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and they are very well experienced with the requirements that those with disabilities have. In the majority of cases, you will actually get to fly the aeroplane yourself (an Ikarus C42 light aircraft) and believe us when we say taking the controls really provides a satisfying feeling of accomplishment. Your session will begin with a briefing, conducted at a steady pace to help you become familiar with what to expect on the flight and what exercise you will be doing. Then comes the exciting part, as you enjoy your 30 minute lesson, including checks and what your responsibilities are as the pilot, to help you relax and build in confidence as the lesson progresses. The lesson will finish with a debriefing session from the instructor. You can look forward to a day of adventure, and we would always recommend arriving early, as this is a great way to meet others in attendance and prepare for your lesson.
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Itinerary
- Welcome and sign on
- Pre flight briefing conducted at a steady pace with the flying instructor
- 30 minute flight session in the Ikarus C42
- Debriefing session with the flying instructor
Please note that this is not a passenger flight and will be an instructional flight.
Duration
The lesson, including briefing and debriefings, will last around 45 minutes in total. You can expect to be at the venue for around 1-2 hours.
Accessibility
We work with our supplier, a leading disability organisation, who work very hard to ensure that this lesson is accessible for people with all disabilities and impairments, utilising aircraft adaptations and other solutions at their disposal to make sure flying is fully accessible. Whilst not everyone can go onto obtain and hold a PPL or NPPL, as long as you can move something, you can fly.
This lesson is accessible across the whole spectrum of disabilities and impairments, including mental and physical disabilities, visual impairments, mobility issues, learning difficulties and sensory problems, mental health issues, neurological disorders, amputations and all points in between.
General
- Maximum Height: 6ft 10"
- Maximum Weight – 15 stone, but please ask if slightly heavier
- Minimum Age: 14 years old (as ruled by the CAA)
- Please note that lifting equipment is not supplied and instructors are not trained to lift customers in or out of the airplane. You are advised to contact us about this prior to making a booking if you are in any doubt.
- Wear appropriate clothing – casual wear and trousers are generally best.
- Bring warm clothing as airfields can be exposed open areas.
- Your Instructor is the pilot-in-command (PiC) and customers must obey all their instructions
- Do not touch, or let anyone accompanying you touch any aircraft unless authorised by the PiC.
- Keep clear of the propellers, as it is possible to start an engine by accidentally leaning against or pushing a propeller.
- Smoking is not permitted at any time.
- Enter and leave the aircraft only when instructed to do so by the PiC, who will make sure it is safe and will guide you where to put your hands and feet.
- In flight, do not touch any aircraft controls or switches until advised to do so. Control of the aircraft will be passed to the student under the guidance of the Instructor.
- Post flight, your Instructor will advise you on the best way to continue your training.
- The cost of your lesson includes hire of aircraft and instructor, briefings, landing fees, fuel, other associated equipment (e.g. helmets, head sets, flight suits, gloves) and insurance (not life).
- Family, friends and children are welcome to spectate.
- It is an offence for pilots and students to fly whilst above the limit for alcohol. The legal limit for flight instruction in a light aircraft is a quarter of the drink / drive limit (i.e. not exceeding 20mg per 100ml of blood). Therefore, students should not have consumed any alcohol in the 8 hours pre- flight, more than 5 units of alcohol in the 12 hours pre-flight or a substantial amount of alcohol during the 24 hours pre-flight.
- It is also an offence to fly under the influence of drugs, or with impaired faculties caused by taking prescribed medication.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 185.93 cm
Maximum Weight: 31.75 kg
Availability
As this is a unique flying lesson, this event will run on limited dates at Little Gransden Airfield in Cambridgeshire.
Order Information
You can purchase an open Gift Voucher valid for 10 months, or 14 months for an additional fee at checkout, and must be used before the expiry date. Once you book, you will receive an email with a unique booking code. The supplier will verify and email you a voucher, along with instructions to book.
Requesting a date is simple; you will follow the link to their booking page and medical declaration form to select your experience and dates. Due to the unique nature of what the supplier offers, many of their experiences have limited dates and all venues are subject to availability at the time of booking. It is, therefore, advised that you book as soon as possible to ensure there are spaces available. When you book a date you will be exchanged to the terms and conditions of the supplier running that particular experience.
Weather Conditions
In the event of the day being cancelled due to extreme weather or circumstances out of our control, you will be offered alternative dates to re-book.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
