Get ready to experience the excitement of flying over Saltby Airfield in a light sport aircraft! These flying lessons provide the opportunity to pilot a microlight aircraft that closely resembles conventional light planes but is more cost-effective to own and operate.
Situated in a serene rural setting, Saltby Airfield has a fascinating history, having transformed from a bustling Second World War USAF base to a tranquil airfield that now caters to recreational flying and lessons. While much of its original infrastructure has disappeared, remnants of the airfield's historic past can still be observed from the air.
Despite being a small flying school, Saltby maintains a highly professional operation, focusing on teaching prospective aviators how to fly a light sports plane in a fun and laid-back setting. The state-of-the-art Ikarus C42 aircraft, complete with a heated cabin, is used for the flying lessons. Safety is paramount, with all instructors trained to meet the stringent requirements of the British Microlight Aircraft Association and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Each flight lesson includes a comprehensive ground briefing before you take to the skies. Once airborne, you'll have the chance to take the controls and practice fundamental flying manoeuvres. Alternatively, you can simply soak in the magnificent views and capture some stunning photographs.
Flying at Saltby Airfield near Grantham is available year-round, and once you've obtained your voucher, you can schedule your session with flexibility.
Light sport aircraft flying near Grantham
Fly from Saltby Airfield on the Leics/Lincs border
45 Minute Flight
One month club membership with all vouchers
A trial flying lesson in a fixed-wing light sport aircraft
Welcome introduction and safety briefing
45-minute lesson
One month's temporary membership to the flying club
Minimum age 14
Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
Maximum weight 15 stone 7lbs (100kg)
Maximum height 6ft 2 ins
You may not fly if you are pregnant or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
You must bring two forms of photographic ID on the day
Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
All flights are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location:
Saltby Airfield, Grantham, Lincolnshire
Conveniently situated in the heart of the East Midlands, between Nottingham, Leicester, Grantham, Oakham and Stamford
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 187.96 cm
Maximum Weight: 100.00 kg
Due to the lightweight nature of these modern sports aircraft, they're classed as microlights.
Spectators are welcome
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- once you buy a voucher you are not then left to book the experience yourself. We handle your booking from A-Z, not only providing online dates but also dealing with the supplier to secure your date. Even after you have had your experience, we will ask you for a review of the event to ensure everything went ok.
- Our core staff have been working in the industry since 2004 and have all the experience necessary to deliver the experience that is perfect for you.
- Each venue and provider has been vetted by us and reviewed by our customers meaning we can give you honest, unbiased advice about what you are ordering.
- We have 3 lines of communication; phone, chat and email and our customer service centre is open 6 days a week. The average answer time for our call centre to answer is 20 seconds and we have a vast help section where you should be able to find any answer online.
- Once you have chosen a date, we will help to ensure that you get the confirmation in time for your event and if need be we will liaise with the supplier on your behalf if there is a problem.
- After each event we invite our customers to review the venue and the provider. This valuable feedback is then used to improve our service and also made public to other customers considering the same event. As a returning customer you will be eligible for a trackdays.co.uk discount code to use on your next purchase.
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Small friendly airfield. Able to help ourselves to tea and coffee. My mother and wife were taken to the control bus so they could see the comings and goings of the aircraft whilst I was flying.
My pilot, Paddy, was extremely informative, helpful and polite. His enthusiasm for taking people out in his aircraft was evident. He loved his job, and loved sharing his aircraft.
He very soon had me at the controls, and was calm and confident about my efforts to keep the aircraft airborne. He allowed me to keep control of the aircraft for most of the hour.
A good day out, and a good experience.
Brian Bennett
Absolutely fantastic! We recently bought our son a surprise one hour flying experience in a Light Sport Aircraft to celebrate his 50th birthday and it turned out to be the best present we could have given him. It was far more than just a quick flip around the local countryside and a hand shake. We first met with the pilot/owner of the aircraft in the clubhouse where our son was taken aside and given a good half hour's lecture on all the safety aspects of what he was about to experience, plus the theory side of flying an aircraft. He then accompanied the pilot to the hangars where he was given a hands-on talk on the mechanics of the craft, even helping to wheel it out onto the apron and making ready for take-off. Then came the best bit when he was finally airborne and receiving flying instructions, including taking control, guided by a man who obviously loved flying, and also his superb little 'plane. During the flight, there was the added bonus of passing over some glorious countryside and landmarks, including Belvoir Castle, and the weather could not have been kinder. Although it was billed as a one-hour event, the whole experience lasted far beyond that time, and our son has not stopped talking about it yet. So, it was definitely a great success as far as we were concerned.
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