Young aviators, this junior flying lesson experience is made just for you! Suitable for children from age 8, it’s an exciting first flight designed to introduce budding pilots to the world of aviation. Your voucher includes a 30-minute flying lesson in a two-seater light aircraft, with departure locations available at a range of UK airfields, making it easy to find a convenient location near you. Each flight is treated as a first lesson, with a qualified instructor in the cockpit guiding the experience. The young aviator will fly alongside them as co-pilot, learning the basics of handling the aircraft in a safe and supportive environment. The highlight comes when the instructor hands over the controls, allowing the junior pilot to take the helm and actually fly the plane—a truly unforgettable moment they will always remember. Family and friends are welcome to watch from the flying school or clubhouse, capturing photos and sharing in the excitement from taxiing and take-off through to landing. An incredible gift for any child interested in aviation, this hands-on flying experience is a memorable way to inspire a lifelong passion for flight.
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Overview
- Enjoy an exciting flying lesson specifically for juniors and teens
- Receive a 30-minute one-to-one lesson in a 2-seater light aircraft
- Minimum age 8-14
- This voucher is valid for One person
What's Included
- The perfect gift for aspiring pilots!
- Enjoy a thrilling flying lesson specifically for juniors and teens
- Welcome and pre-flight safety briefing
- 30-minute lesson in a 2-seater light aircraft
- One-to-one tuition from a CAA-qualified instructor
- Hands-on time at the controls of the aircraft
- Minimum ages range between 8-14 (see details in suitable for)
- Flight time counts towards PPL/NPPL requirements (for ages 14+)
Extras!
- First flight certificates, photographs, etc., as mementoes of your experience, along with discounts for further lessons, are offered at some locations (see extras tab for details)
Extras
- Bedfordshire: Little Gransden Airfield (M): Customers can take photos before and after the flight. Additional lessons are available to buy directly with pre-paid 10-lesson blocks, giving a discounted rate
- Devon: Dunkeswell Aerodrome: First Flight Certificate and digital photographs next to the aircraft and in-flight available. Further lessons towards a PPL licence (Age 14+ only) available with a 10% discount, payable locally
- East Sussex: Deanland Airfield: Complimentary First Flight certificate. Book one further lesson directly with the flying school to receive a 15% discount
- Essex: Stapleford Airfield: Digital certificate provided, bring your own camera/phone for great photo opportunities
- Kent: Headcorn Aerodrome: Digital certificate provided, bring your own camera/phone for great photo opportunities
- Kent: Manston Airfield: Digital certificate provided, bring your own camera/phone for great photo opportunities
- Lancashire: Blackpool Airport: Complimentary first flight certificate and photo opportunities with the aircraft
- Lancashire: Rosall Airfield, Cockerham: digital photograph provided. 10% discount for additional lessons purchased directly
- Lincolnshire: Saltby Airfield: Certificate provided
- Northumberland: Athey's Moor Airfield, Longframlington: Complimentary first flight certificate. Discount on further lessons booked directly
- Oxfordshire: Abingdon: Complimentary first flight certificate and photo opportunities with the aircraft. Additional discounts available for further flights with student package options
- Oxfordshire: Enstone Aerodrome: Customers are able to take any photos as they wish before and after the flight. Additional lessons are available to buy directly at a discounted rate
- Perthshire: Perth Airport: Certificate provided. Photos can be taken for you if you bring your own camera/phone. Hangar tours may also be available, subject to staffing. The hangar houses in excess of 80 aircraft
- West Midlands: Wolverhampton Airport: Complimentary first flight certificate. Photo opportunities before and after the flight
- West Sussex: Brighton City Airport: Digital certificate provided, bring your own camera/phone for great photo opportunities
- West Sussex: Goodwood Aerodrome: Souvenir photograph and digital certificate provided
- Wiltshire: Clench Common Airfield, Marlborough: Complimentary first flight certificate. Photo opportunities before and after the flight. Purchase a bundle of 5 x 60-minute flying lessons to receive £25 off the overall price, as well as a complimentary logbook
- Wiltshire: Sandhill Farm Airfield: Complimentary digital flight certificate and photo. 10% discount offered for additional lessons purchased directly
Suitable For
- Minimum ages range between 8-14 (see details below)
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Height restrictions: minimum 4ft 6ins, maximum 6ft 4ins
- Maximum weight of 14 stone
- Please bring two forms of identity, including a photo ID, e.g. a passport
- Flight lessons are all at Civil Aviation Authority-approved clubs
8+ Years
- Devon Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Honiton
10+ Years
- West Midlands: Wolverhampton Airport
- Wiltshire: Yatesbury Airfield, Calne
12+ Years
- East Sussex: Deanland Airfield
- Essex: Stapleford Airfield
- Lincolnshire Saltby Airfield
- Oxfordshire: Abingdon
- Wiltshire: Clench Common Airfield, Marlborough
13+ Years
- Wiltshire: Sandhill Farm Airfield
14+ Years
- Bedfordshire: Little Gransden Airfield
- Kent: Headcorn Aerodrome
- Kent: Manston Airfield
- Lancashire: Blackpool Airport
- Lancashire: Rosall Airfield, Cockerham
- Northumberland: Athey's Moor Airfield, Longframlington
- Oxfordshire: Enstone Aerodrome
- Perthshire Perth Airport
- West Sussex: Brighton City Airport, Shoreham-by-Sea
- West Sussex: Goodwood Aerodrome
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 10 years
Maximum Age: 18 years
Minimum Height: 137.16 cm
Maximum Height: 193.04 cm
Maximum Weight: 88.90 kg
Anything Else
- Friends and family are welcome to come and watch the take-off and landing
- Flight schools offer different levels of facilities; most have a clubhouse
- Most venues have toilets, viewing areas and refreshments
Availability
- Weekends and weekdays throughout the year, depending on your chosen venue
- Some flying venues are only operational at weekends or on selected days of the week
- Flights are weather-dependent and subject to availability
- Although time slots are allocated, please be aware that aircraft lessons are subject to a number of factors which may potentially cause a delay to your scheduled time. Whilst every effort will be made to help keep you on time, we ask for a degree of latitude owing to the nature of flying, air traffic delays and weather considerations
Locations:
Vouchers are valid for any of the locations listed.
Choose your preferred location when registering your voucher after purchase.
- Bedfordshire Little Gransden Airfield (M)
- Devon Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Honiton (G)
- East Sussex Deanland Airfield, Lewes (M)
- Essex Stapleford Aerodrome, Stapleford Tawney
- Kent Headcorn Aerodrome, Ashford (M)
- Kent Manston Airport, Ramsgate (M)
- Lancashire Blackpool Airport
- Lancashire Rosall Airfield, Cockerham (M)
- Lincolnshire Saltby Airfield, Grantham (M)
- Northumberland Athey's Moor Airfield, Longframlington (M)
- Oxfordshire Abingdon (M)
- Oxfordshire Enstone Aerodrome (G)
- Perthshire Perth Airport, Scone (M)
- West Midlands Wolverhampton Airport
- West Sussex Goodwood Aerodrome, Chichester
- West Sussex Brighton City Airport, Shoreham-by-Sea (M)
- Wiltshire Clench Common Airfield, Marlborough (M)
- Wiltshire Sandhill Farm Airfield, Swindon (G)
- Wiltshire Yatesbury Airfield, Calne (M)
(G) Motor glider aircraft. If conditions allow, part of the flight can include a demonstration of gliding if requested
(M) Modern lightweight 2-seater aircraft, which are technically classified as microlights
Please note that locations are subject to change
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
