Discover the thrill of flying with Cumbernauld Airport's renowned flying lessons! Located just 20 minutes from Glasgow and 30 minutes from Edinburgh, this well-run airport provides the perfect setting for your first flying experience. Your journey begins at the main terminal building, where you'll meet your experienced instructor pilot. After a comprehensive safety briefing and aircraft familiarization, you will take to the skies over Glasgow for an exhilarating flying lesson. When you soar off in a two-seater Cessna, your instructor will handle takeoff and landing, providing you with ample time to savour the breathtaking Scottish landscapes. When you reach level flight, you'll be encouraged to take the controls and experience the thrill of piloting the aircraft yourself. Even better, your trial lesson at Cumbernauld Airport counts towards obtaining your Private Pilot's License (PPL) if you decide to pursue more lessons. As an added perk, the airport features a delightful café and restaurant managed by the flying school, allowing friends and family to witness your flying prowess from the comfort of the airport's lively centre.
Fly from the lovely Cumbernauld Airport
The airfield is equidistant from Glasgow and Edinburgh
On-site café ideal location for spectators
Lessons operate all year round, subject to weather
40 Minute 2 Seater Lesson
A 40 Minute trial flying lesson in a two-seater aircraft
1:1 tuition from a CAA-qualified instructor
Safety briefing and familiarisation with the aircraft and its controls
Your flight route will be explained as your instructor completes the final flight checks before take-off
Once airborne, you will be given the opportunity to handle the controls
Flight times quoted are chock to chock
Flight time can be counted towards a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL)
Minimum age of 14 years old
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
A photographic ID will be required on the day
Two Seater Restrictions:
Maximum weight 14 stone
Maximum height 6ft 1ins
Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location:
Cumbernauld Airport
North of the A80, at Wardpark North near Cumbernauld
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 185.42 cm
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
Spectators are welcome and can watch you take off and land
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40 Minute Two Seater Cessna Flying Lesson - Cumbernauld Near Me
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Customer Reviews for the 40 Minute Two Seater Cessna Flying Lesson - Cumbernauld
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Mhairi
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of my flying lesson and they were very professional and helpful.
Karen El Karti
The experience was great and the people were lovely.
Sarah O'Kane
I was given a flying lesson as a present. It was something I always wanted to do. It was an amazing experience. The instructor was very happy to answer all my questions and give some information about continuing lessons to get a piolt's licence. The view was an experience in itself. I would recommend the experience to anyone.
George O'Toole
Simply the best experience of my life! Of my 45 minute flight I flew - yes I flew -for 40 minutes - how good is that? Never imagined for one moment I would get control for such a long period and Dave my pilot just let me get on with it. I cannot thank the people at Cumbernauld enough the trip of a lifetime and the bucket list well and truly ticked. I will just have to win the lottery now and learn how to fly!
Melanie Gibbons
This flying lesson was a gift was for my father, a 72 year old action man. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was money well spent. He said that the scenery was incredible and enjoyed being in the cockpit, quizzing the pilot.
April Close
The aeroplane was smaller than I had thought it would be. Quite cramped and strong smell of aviation fuel. An interesting experience and the pilot was very informative about all the places we could see. Luckilyy, it was a clear day so visibility was good.
Dean
My experience was a 20 minute flying experience from Cumbernauld airport. My instructor John introduced himself him a kind and responsive manner. He showed me out to the airfield and showed me the aircraft we would be flying. It was a Cessna 152 the plane it's self looked old however it still purred like a cat and at no point did I not feel safe. After take off I realised that the radio/intercom system was very poor and I couldn't hear a word what John was saying to me. After a few hand signals he gave me full control of the Cessna. I have had some flight simulator experience so I pretty much knew what I was doing. After 20 minutes of flying he directed me back to the airfield and allowed me to descend when we got to around 100ft John took over the controls. The weather was a mild day with low winds and the aircraft was a little shakey therefor I can understand if flights are cancelled due to weather, this would have been an awful experience if it was really windy. The full experience was great from start to finish only thing that was annoying was the radio system. I felt like I was annoying asking him to repeat everything and still not being able to hear. I would highly recommend. If the company had to upgrade there radio/intercom I can't see why anyone would have a bad experience.
Karen El Karti
The flying lesson was for my husbands birthday. The lesson was at Cumbernauld. Everyone was lovely. He absolutely loved it. Now I need to start saving to get him one for his Christmas lol! Would definitely recommend this to a friend. Great experience.
CAMERON MCGUIRE
I, in the future want to be a commercial pilot and was advised to take a flying lesson to know for sure. Can i just say the experience was amazing and my Training Pilot (Alistair) was first class. He explained every little detail and i came away with some excellent new knowledge. Would thoroughly recommend this experience.
Gordon,
I took my flying lesson last week in Cumbernauld and was totally delighted. Thank you Into the Blue for your assistance.
Alan Jordan
12 December 2024
Brilliant experience, mathew ther instructor was very good.
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