The Experience
Take control and discover what it feels like to fly.
The Light Aircraft Trial Flight 60 minutes is an unforgettable introduction to flying. It’s designed for anyone who wants to learn how aircraft handle in the air or to simply enjoy the unique freedom of flight.
Your lesson begins with a friendly welcome and a detailed pre-flight briefing. Your instructor will explain key safety points and introduce the aircraft controls. You’ll then step into a two-seater training plane with dual controls, ready for your flight.
Once the plane taxis and takes off, your instructor will demonstrate basic manoeuvres and explain how each control affects the aircraft. When you’re ready, you’ll take the controls and pilot the plane under supervision. You’ll experience smooth turns, level flight and a sense of freedom that few experiences can match. The 60 minutes of flight time are measured chock to chock, from engine start to shutdown.
Some schools include a personalised certificate to commemorate your flight.
What’s Included:
- 60 minute trial flying lesson in a two seater aircraft at your chosen location
- Welcome, introduction and pre-flight briefing
- 1:1 tuition with a qualified instructor
- Opportunity to take the controls during flight
- Flight time measured “chock to chock”
- Personalised certificate at selected schools
Start your journey today and see the world from a pilot’s view.
Important Information
Restrictions vary according to venue. As a guide the min age for unaccompanied children is 12-16, min height 4', max 6' to 6'6'' and max weight 14-18 stone. Some centres require you produce name and address/photo id on the day for security reasons.
The Weather
As with all flying experiences you will need to call a weather check line on the day before, or on the morning of your flight. If the weather is unsuitable then you can reschedule your flight for another time.
Session Length
Your experience will last for approximately 80 minutes, including your 60 minute flight. All flight times are approximate and are the chocks-off to chocks-on duration.
Numbers
Your briefing is maybe shared; your flight will be held one a one-to-one basis with the instructor.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome to watch you take off and land. At some venues you can also take a passenger along for the ride.
What To Wear
Dress comfortably and wear flat-soled shoes. Bring sun block in summer. Sunglasses are recommended all year round.
Availability
Most centres operate seven days a week all year round. Please note that weekends are particularly busy and should be booked at least four weeks in advance. Flights during winter months are generally run earlier in the day during daylight hours.
Locations
Essex, Glasgow, Sussex, Kent, Bedfordshire, Wiltshire, Devon, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Surrey, East Yorkshire, Cheshire, South Wales, Kent, Middlesex, Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Peterborough, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire, Lancashire
Other Information
Your flying time can count towards a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL). To qualify for a PPL you need 35 hours of dual control and 10 hours solo flying. If you have ever wanted to be a pilot, this is a great way to get started.
