Ever wondered what it would be like to take the controls of a real aircraft? This 30 Minute Lesson gives young aviation fans aged 8 and over the chance to find out for themselves at one of 11 selected venues across the UK. They’ll climb into the cockpit alongside a qualified instructor and head into the skies for a proper introduction to flying. There’s no sitting back and watching either, as they’ll get the opportunity to take control of the aircraft during the lesson. From getting settled in the cockpit to heading down the runway and taking to the skies, it’s a hands on experience from start to finish. The instructor will be there throughout to guide them, making this a brilliant first step for any youngster with their sights set on becoming a pilot. And while they’re up there living the dream, parents and family can watch from the ground and grab a few photos to remember the day. If planes are their thing, this could be the perfect excuse to get them out of the passenger seat and into the pilot’s seat.
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Overview
- Thrilling flying lesson specifically for juniors and teens
- 30-minute lesson in a 2-seater light aircraft
- One-to-one tuition from a CAA-qualified instructor
What's Included
- A 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
- Flight time counts towards PPL/NPPL requirements (for ages 14+)
- First flight certificates, photographs etc as momentos of your experience, along with discounts for further lessons are offered at some locations
Availability
- Weekends and weekdays throughout the year, depending on your chosen venue
- Some flying venues are only operational at weekends or 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 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
- Devon North Hill Airfield, Honiton (G)
- Hampshire Lower Upham Airfield, near Southampton (M)
- Kent Headcorn Aerodrome, Ashford (M)
- Kent Manston Airport, Ramsgate (M)
- Oxfordshire Abingdon (M)
- Perthshire Perth Airport, Scone (M)
- South Yorkshire Sandtoft Airfield, near Doncaster (M)
- West Midlands Wolverhampton Airport (M)
- West Sussex Brighton City Airport, Shoreham-by-Sea (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: locations are subject to change
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 8 years
Maximum Age: 18 years
Minimum Height: 137.15 cm
Maximum Height: 193.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 88.90 kg
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 North Hill Airfield, Honiton
10+ Years
- West Midlands Wolverhampton Airport
12+ Years
- South Yorkshire Sandtoft Airfield, near Doncaster
- Wiltshire Yatesbury Airfield near Calne
13+ Years
- Wiltshire Sandhill Farm Airfield
14+ Years
- Hampshire Lower Upham Airfield, near Southampton
- Kent Manston Airfield
- Perthshire Perth Airport
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
