Take a seat in one of the best selling air trainers of all time as you board a Piper PA28 and take to the skies over Northamptonshire with this extensive flying lesson alongside a friendly instructor. With the availability for you to bring along a friend or family member to join in with the flying lesson fun you can really make this a full day out at Sywell Aerodrome. Whether you’re serious about your flying and are trying to clock up the hours for your licence, or simply want to have a little go with the controls to get a feel for flying, this trial flight is ideal as the instructors go above and beyond to tailor the session to you. If you’ve never flown before, you’re in the right place as not only is the Piper light aircraft a great one to learn in, but Sywell has a host of experienced instructors ready to get you comfortable in the skies as they offer a wide range of training from all aspects of aviation to aerobatics. Although it can be a little nerve-racking to step into the aircraft for the first time and take the controls, rest assured, you will be in the best hands and can be as involved as you like with this trial flight. In no time, you will be sitting back, marvelling at the view over the skies and enjoying all the fun and thrills that flying has to offer.
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Overview
- Trial flights from Sywell Aerodrome
- Fly in a four-seater Piper PA28
- Your chance to take the controls
- Enjoy a 30 minute flying lesson
What's Included
- Trial flying lesson in a 4-seater aircraft
- 4-seater flights are taken in the Piper PA28
- 30-minute flight
- Welcome, introduction and pre-flight briefing
- 1:1 tuition and the chance to take the controls for part of the flight
- Flight times are quoted 'chock to chock', ie. from when the plane starts to taxi, to when it switches off at the end of the lesson
- One interested observer may join you in the aircraft for an additional charge of £30 for 30 minute flight
Suitable For
- Minimum age 14 years old
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Maximum weight of 16 stone
- Height restrictions: minimum 4ft 6ins, maximum 6ft 2ins
- Please bring two forms of identity including a photo id, e.g. a passport
Availability
- Weekends and weekdays throughout the year
- Flights are weather-dependent and subject to availability
Location:
- Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Minimum Height: 137.00 cm
Maximum Height: 187.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 101.00 kg
Anything Else
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