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Flying Lessons in Exeter

Exeter Airport, Honiton
REF: TFLX43
Rated Based On 39 Reviews

• Fly from Exeter Airport
• Devon's coast & countryside from the air
• Flight training centre of excellence
• Flying lessons operate all year round


What's Included

• A trial flying lesson in a 4-Seater Piper aircraft for one person
• 30, 45 and 60 minute flights are available
• Flight times are chock to chock
• Briefing from a fully qualified instructor
• Views over Dartmoor, Torbay and Cornwall
• Hands on experience of flying between landing and take off
• A certificate upon completion

What Can I Expect

Get in amongst the aviation 'big boys' on these flying lessons in Exeter! The airport at Exeter is based at Clyst Honiton and boasts an eclectic mix of flying, including international scheduled flights, cargo operations and light aircraft lessons - so you'll be in amongst them all.

Just a few miles east of Exeter centre, the airport was originally opened way back in 1937 and following the war period when it become an important RAF station, the aerodrome was first handed back to civil flying and then upgraded to become the successful commercial airport it is today handling up to one million passengers a year. With a fair few airliners flying out of Exeter, it means that there'll be lots going on during your lesson.

The school we've chosen to work with isn't just a flying club. The team here runs PPL (Private Pilot's Licence) and CPL (Commercial Pilot's Licence) courses, with all the different type ratings too. In plain English, that means you'll be taking lessons in flying at a centre of excellence in Exeter that has successfully trained many an airline pilot, as well as those who fly purely for the pleasure.

This high standard of lessons is matched by the impeccable facilities. This Exeter school has taken over General Aviation (GA) Pilot Briefings from the main Air Traffic Control tower, so all light aircraft movements in and out of Exeter Airport are managed by this efficient and friendly team - and that includes the trial lesson you will be going on.

Massively qualified Mike Wood (he trains pilots in how to teach pilots!) is the head of training here and with a trusted team of expert instructors, combined with a modern, well-maintained fleet of Warriors, Arrows, Duchess, Cessna aircraft, you are sure to have fun on your flight, whilst being hands-on and informative too.

For an aerial extravaganza, book onto these flying lessons near Exeter and get airborne over some of the loveliest countryside in Devon, taking in everything from the Jurassic coastline to the moors, coupled with the excitement of flying on your lesson out of a bustling Exeter International Airport.

Availability

• Monday to Friday throughout the year
• Lessons begin at 12:00 or 14:00
• All flights are subject to weather conditions and availability
• You must call on the morning of your flight to check that weather conditions are suitable

Location

• Exeter Airport, Devon

Suitable For

• Minimum age 10 subject to the participant being able to fit in the plane and reach the pedals/controls
• Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
• Maximum combined weight is 30 stone for four seater flights

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to view the take off and landing
• Refreshments and waiting facilities for guest are available in the terminal
• For an additional charge payable when booking your date a spectator can enjoy a back seat flight, subject to the maximum combined weight limit and at the pilots discretion on the day

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 39

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 39 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
Mike Weatherall
3 Months ago
Fabulous time. These guys are total Pro's. I have repeated this experience many times with them as ...
Rating: 5 stars
Richard
5 Months ago
Absolutely superb. The flying instructor could not have done more to make this a fantastic experien...
Rating: 5 stars
Frank Buttery
6 Months ago
Excellent service throughout, both with Into The Blue and the flight service personnel. Because of ...
Rating: 5 stars
J R Northcott
6 Months ago
I have just completed my third flying lesson at Exeter airport. Each time my instructor was Fabio w...
Rating: 5 stars
Geoff L
6 Months ago
An excellent experience, from the friendly staff at Aviation SW, to the briefing, to the actual fli...
Rating: 5 stars
Richard
Excellent flight experience birthday present ably demonstrated by ASW pilot Mike - recommended.
Rating: 5 stars
Daphne Driver
My half hour flying lesson at Exeter airport was amazing. My instructor Fabio was so calm it inspir...
Rating: 5 stars
Dan
It was an amazing experience. The pilot was brilliant he really let you take over the controls from...
Rating: 5 stars
Dan Byrne
A fantastic and unforgettable experience. Josh our pilot was amazing, patiently explaining all th...
Rating: 5 stars
Jonathan Hook
Excellent experience which made the day of my nephew. Very professional service at Exeter and our p...
Rating: 5 stars
Timothy Bartlett
enjoyed it no end. Staff and instructor very organised and pleasant. A splendid outing and a love...
Rating: 5 stars
Tony Pinney
This was an 85th birthday present from my 5 daughters. It was the first time I had flown an aircraf...
Rating: 5 stars
Michael Harrison
A wonderful experience. Ground personnel very professional. Josh, my instructor was brilliant, info...
Rating: 5 stars
Peter Snart-Smith
Brilliant 45 minute flight along the south coast in a Piper Warrior. Excellent instructor, I had co...
Rating: 5 stars
Steven Facey
What a fantastic experience our trial flight at Exeter Airport was, I went with a friend in a 4 sea...
Rating: 5 stars
John Washbrook
We had the flying lesson booked from Exeter airport, absolutely loved it, I would highly recommend!...
Rating: 5 stars
Mathew
Bought for a birthday present for my dad, i came as a passenger. Amazing experience, knowledgeable ...
Rating: 5 stars
Craig Buckler
Finally got my flying experience after a couple of extensions to the expiry date owing to the pande...
Rating: 5 stars
Robert longley
Firstly you gave me a extra 12 months to take my flight during covid, no quibble you just did it. M...
Rating: 5 stars
Philip Miller
Thank you for an excellent flying lesson with navigation tuition and handling characteristics of th...
Rating: 5 stars
Matt
Excellent flying experience!!
Rating: 5 stars
Robert Thomlinson
Very enjoyable. Ollie the pilot was very friendly and pitched it just right to make the experience ...
Rating: 5 stars
Kerri Larner
Amazing experience!!! Cannot fault the experience - loved every minute of it :)
Rating: 5 stars
Paul
Absolutely brilliant. The pilot that took me up was super helpful as was everyone at Aviation south...
Rating: 5 stars
Michael Culley
Absolutely fantastic,My pilot Kevin was first class informative helpful,Witty in fact a credit to y...
Rating: 5 stars
Tom
Very professional, friendly service from all the staff from the initial greeting, to the safety bri...
Rating: 5 stars
simon van grudgings
Well managed and informative.
Rating: 5 stars
John
The experience was exactly 'what it said on the tin'. It was a present and I throughly enjoyed it.
Rating: 5 stars
Tim Barnes
Excellent service from start to finish, professional and tailored to my individual needs.
Rating: 5 stars
Jake
This was a Christmas present from my partner and I loved it! Mark talked me through everything in a...
Rating: 5 stars
Steve
I had a great time. The staff at Exeter Airport were very welcoming, friendly and clear in what th...
Rating: 5 stars
Kate Wormald
Easy to arrange, good customer service and great flying lesson experience.
Rating: 5 stars
Mr M Latham
The whole experience was amazing. The staff were very friendly and the pilot very courteous and hel...
Rating: 5 stars
Christophee Sears
The approach of all the people I had contact with was friendly and professional from the initial bo...
Rating: 5 stars
Jacqueline Trippier
Brilliant - Exeter airport provided a beautiful playground to fly over, with highly competent (and ...
Rating: 5 stars
Steven Cole
Enjoyable experience, the instructor imparted a lot of information before and during the flight. I...
Rating: 5 stars
Paul Croker
This was a birthday present from my daughters, I hadn't flown a plane for about 40 years and then i...
Rating: 5 stars
Ed Porter
Fabulous! Great fun & a wonderful experience.
Rating: 5 stars
Chris Martin
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, picked a great afternoon to do it. I would recommend it to any...