Looking for a thrilling experience that showcases the best of city and country life? Look no further than these flying lessons from Manchester's City Airport! This small but perfectly formed general aviation airport, located near Eccles, is the perfect place to learn to fly. With a friendly and experienced team of instructors and a fleet of light aircraft, you'll be in safe hands as you take to the skies.
During these trial flying lessons, you'll get an incredible view of Manchester's cityscape and surrounding countryside. From the Manchester Ship Canal to the M60, M62 and M602 motorways, you'll be amazed at how the world looks from above. It's an unforgettable experience that will leave you breathless, and you'll be able to appreciate just how close Manchester City is 'as the crow flies'.
The school owns and operates the planes used for these lessons, which come in two- and four-seater options. Depending on your preference, you can choose between 30 and 50-minute flight durations. You'll also have the opportunity to discuss your preferred flight path with your instructor, whether you want to head west towards Blackpool or Southport or take an easterly route towards the Pennines.
Before you take off, your instructor will ensure that you have completed all the necessary paperwork and pre-flight checks. Once you're in the air, you'll have the opportunity to take control of the plane and fly for as long as possible. It's a truly unforgettable experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty of the world from above.
Trial flying lessons out of City Airport Manchester
Formerly known as Barton Aerodrome in Eccles
A choice of two or four-seater aeroplanes
Head East towards the Pennines or West to Southport
This voucher is for a 50 Minute 2 Seater Lesson
Trial flying lesson in a 2 seater Cessna or 4 seater Piper aircraft
Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
Your instructor will explain the basic flying controls and talk you through the pre-flight checks
Once airborne you will have the chance to take the controls
30 and 50 minute flight durations are available
After your flight you will be presented with a flight certificate
Spectators are welcome to attend and watch participants in flight with plenty of great photo opportunities
Participants of 4 seater flights may 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)
Optional upgrade to 60 minutes can be added on to both the 2 and 4 seat 50 minute trial lessons at a cost of £30, payable when booking your date
Minimum age 14
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
Photographic ID will be required on the day
2 Seater Requirements
Maximum height 6ft 2ins
Maximum weight 14 stone
4 Seater Requirements
Maximum height 6ft 3ins
Maximum weight 17 stone
Participants over 17 stone may be able to be accommodated subject to aircraft availability and height combined with weight - Please telephone to discuss
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 187.96 cm
Maximum Weight: 88.90 kg
All flight durations are 'chock to chock' (from brakes on to brakes off)
Snacks and meals can be purchased from the onsite café and bar 'Runway 26'
Experiences are available Tuesdays to Sundays throughout the year, subject to weather conditions and 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
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