Hey Londoners! Are you ready for an exhilarating introductory flight in London? Just a short 10-minute journey from North London, easily accessible within the M25 and even by public transport, our flying school is based at Elstree Aerodrome in Hertfordshire. It's the most convenient airfield for aspiring pilots in the capital and throughout the home counties.
The dedicated staff and instructors at Elstree have diverse flying backgrounds, from ex-military fast jet pilots to commercial airline pilots, aviation consultants, examiners, and experienced flying instructors. You can trust that you're in safe hands for your flying lessons in Hertfordshire. The vibrant flight training club near London houses the four-seater Piper PA28, the aircraft you will be piloting in this 60-minute lesson. With a side-by-side configuration and dual controls, you'll have a smooth transition when it's your turn to take the reins. Renowned as the best training light aircraft in the business, both aircraft are rugged and easy for beginners to handle. Despite being close to London's city centre, our airfield enjoys fewer restrictions, ensuring you can make the most of your flying time without waiting in a takeoff queue.
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Overview
- Flights out of Elstree Aerodrome
- Our nearest flight school to London
- Go flying in a modern 4-seater plane
- Flights are available at weekends all year
- A voucher for a 4 Seater 60 Minute Lesson
What's Included
- Preflight briefing with your pilot
- Your flight will last 60 minutes
- There may be an opportunity to take the controls for part of the flight, at the discretion of your pilot
- Introductory flights will be in a 4-seater Piper PA28
- Flight times are quoted 'chock to chock', ie. from when the plane starts to taxi, to when it switches off at the end
- A certificate upon completion
Suitable For
- The minimum age for a lesson is 14 years old
- Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
- Two forms of identity, including photographic ID will be required on the day
Four Seater Restrictions
- Maximum weight 16 stone
- Maximum height 6ft 3ins
Availability
- Flights are available on weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- All dates and flight times are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location:
- Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 190.50 cm
Maximum Weight: 101.60 kg
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to attend and watch participants in flight, with plenty of great photo opportunities.
- Participants of four-seater experiences are allowed to bring an interested observer (min age 14) who can observe the lesson from the rear seat (at the discretion of the flight instructor and subject to weather conditions)
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
