Take to the air with a 30 Minute Flying Lesson at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. On arrival, you will be given a safety brief by the team so you are ready to get into the Cessna 172 that you will be flying in. Once in the air, you will have the opportunity to take the controls, the 30 minutes you fly will be put into your log book, counting towards the hours you need for your pilots licence. You will be one of many people to fly at Duxford as the airfield has a long history, including it's life as a RAF base in both world wars. Once back, you will be able to have a look round the amazing IWM at Duxford, where you can view an array of over 200 aircraft.
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Overview
- Take a trial flying lesson at IWM Duxford in a 4-seater Cessna 172
- Entry to IWM Duxford Museum included
- Amazing areal views of Duxford
- Have a go at flying the plane yourself
- 30-minute Flying Lesson and IWM Duxford Entry
What's Included
- Trial flying lesson in a 4-seater Cessna 172 aircraft
- An introduction to your expert instructor
- Briefing on the basic principles of flying and how to use the controls of the aircraft
- Take to the air for your chosen flight duration
- Plenty of opportunities to take the controls yourself
- Receive a logbook as a memento of your day
- Time flown can be put towards achieving a Private Pilots Licence
- Lessons also include entry to IWM Duxford for participants
- Flyers have the opportunity to take up to 2 friends or family members (subject to aircraft weight limits and at the discretion of the pilot) to observe at no extra cost
- 30 Minute Lesson
Suitable For
- Maximum weight of 17 stone for the participant
- If bringing interested observer(s), the maximum combined weight (including participant) is 36 stone
- A minimum age of 14 years
- Maximum height is 6'4''
Availability
- This is a truly memorable flying venue to fly from and places fill up quickly
- Flights operate from April to October, weekends only
Location:
- The venue is located in Duxford just South of Cambridge with easy access from the M11 J10
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 195.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 108.00 kg
Anything Else
- A visit to IWM Duxford is a day out in itself, so leave plenty of time to look around the museum.
- There is a restaurant and two cafes on site.
- All quoted flight times are chock to chock
- Spectators are welcome to attend to watch participants in flight
- Entry to IWM Duxford is compulsory for participants and accompanying guests
- Note that an IWM entrance ticket is included for participants
- Your accompanying guests will enjoy half-price entry to the site
- Children under 5 go free
- There are restaurants and cafes on site
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
