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What's Included
- 30 minute trial flying lesson at your choice of airfield around the UK
- All experiences include a welcome and pre-flight briefing
- Once airborne you will get the chance to take control yourself
- Flight times are quoted 'chock to chock', ie. from when the plane starts to taxi, to when it switches off at the end of the lesson
- Some schools will also include a personalised certificate as your post-flight gift
Location
Vouchers are valid for any of the locations listed.
Choose your preferred location when registering your voucher after purchase.
- Bedfordshire Little Gransden Airfield, Sandy (M)
- Derbyshire Darley Moor Airfield, Ashbourne (M)
- Devon Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Honiton (G)
- East Sussex Deanland Airfield, Lewes (M)
- East Yorkshire Beverley Airfield, Beverley
- Essex North Weald Airport, Epping
- Essex Stapleford Aerodrome, Romford
- Hampshire Thruxton Aerodrome, Andover
- Hampshire Lower Upham Airfield, Bishops Waltham (M)
- Kent Headcorn Aerodrome, Ashford (M)
- Kent Rochester Airfield, Chatham (M)
- Lancashire Blackpool Airport, Blackpool
- Lancashire Rosall Airfield, Cockerham (M)
- Lincolnshire Saltby Airfield, Grantham (M)
- Northumberland Atheys Moor Airfield, Longframlington (M)
- Nottinghamshire Netherthorpe Airfield, near Worksop (M)
- Oxfordshire Abingdon (M)
- Oxfordshire Enstone Aerodrome, Chipping Norton (G)
- Powys Mid-Wales Airport, Welshpool (M)
- Perth Perth Airport, Scone (M)
- Somerset Thurlbear, Taunton (M)
- South Yorkshire Sandtoft Airfield, near Doncaster (M)
- Staffordshire Tatenhill Airfield, Burton on Trent
- Stourbridge Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, Bobbington
- Surrey Blackbushe Airport, Camberley (M)
- West Sussex Goodwood Airport, Chichester
- Wiltshire Yatesbury Airfield, Calne (M)
- Wiltshire Clench Common Airfield, Marlborough (M)
- Wiltshire Sandhill Farm Airfield, Swindon (G)
(G) Motor glider aircraft. If conditions allow part of the flight can include a demonstration of gliding if requested
(M) Modern lightweight 2 seater aircraft which are technically classified as microlights
Please note locations are subject to change
What Can I Expect
Chocks away for our full range of the cheapest flying lessons around the UK! These affordable 30-minute flight experiences are at a range of nationwide airfields. All flying lessons are ideal for beginners, both adults and teenagers, from the age of 14 years.
If you've ever dreamed of flying your own plane, then these best-value, half-hour flying lessons are a low-cost way to get your first taste in the cockpit. Each introductory lesson includes a safety talk, where your pilot will explain the basic techniques for flying a plane. Once you're safely up in the air, you'll get the chance to take over the yoke and pedals to fly the plane yourself!
The light aircraft you'll be using depends on the airfield and flying school that you opt for. All of our low-priced lessons offer the chance to fly modern, well-maintained, two seater aeroplanes including Pipers and Cessnas. They are a much cheaper alternative to larger aircraft, which often incur higher lesson prices due to increased operating costs.
Your flight gives you the opportunity to begin learning a totally new skill, as well as offering exceptional value for money. As they're suitable for anyone over the age of 14 (although some weight restrictions can apply,) they make for a great gift for birthdays or special occasions.
With a wide range of locations around the UK, there's bound to be an airfield near you offering these affordable 30-minute flight lessons.
They're also a cost-effective way of finding out if becoming a pilot is something you'd be interested in. If that's the case, then it's worth knowing that your flying lesson counts towards your air hours, should you opt to pursue a PPL (Private Pilot Licence).
So why not give someone you love the gift of flight over the stunning countryside of the UK with our beginner flying lessons? Any would-be high flyer is sure to love the challenge of these best-value, 30-minute lessons.
Want longer in the air? Then take a look at our 60-minute flying lessons available nationwide . Dream of becoming a pilot? Go for our multi-lesson pilot experiences .
When Is It Available
- Weekends and weekdays throughout the year
- Flights are weather dependent and subject to 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
Suitable For
- Minimum age for a flying lesson is 14 years old
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Height restrictions: minimum 4ft 6ins, maximum 6ft 4ins
- Maximum weight of 14 stone (take a look at lessons in four seater aircraft for higher weight limits)
- Please bring two forms of identity including a photo id, e.g. a passport
- Flight lessons are all at Civil Aviation Authority approved clubs
Spectators
- Friends and family are welcome to come and watch the take off and landing
- Flight schools offer different levels of facilities, however most have a clubhouse
- Most venues have toilets, viewing areas and refreshments
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 stars
Average Rating: 4.9
Total Reviews: 153
Total Reviews: 153
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Rachel Thompson 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
I had always dreamed about flying, with the experience my dream came true.
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Had a wonderful experience at Blackpool airport!
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in Feb 2025
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Selected Blackpool airport and was very impressed with my instructor Phillip :)
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in Oct 2024
8 Months ago
Very well organised and a all round enjoyable flight at four counties airfield Worksop Notts.
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in Sep 2024
9 Months ago
Amazing experience
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9 Months ago
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11 Months ago
Great experience on taster flight. We had a glorious sunny day so view from the cockpit was amazin...
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in Aug 2024
11 Months ago
A brilliant experience. I changed my half hour flight to one hour. It was a beautiful evening, warm...
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in Aug 2024
11 Months ago
Brilliant flight . Learnt so much just in the half hour thanks to an excellent instructor
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in Aug 2024
11 Months ago
Outstanding day can’t wait to do it again
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Really enjoyed it, a very experienced instructor/pilot.
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A really great experience ... very knowledgeable and friendly staff and pilot... no fuss... ‘hands ...
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Brilliant flight, great people lovely little plane. Will be back.
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Freindly welcome and a fantastic experience. Took control of the plane and flew right over Spinnake...
A great experience well worth the price. Staff were friendly and informative. Will go back again.
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Had an amazing time flying with solent flight. The guys were the best and made me feel like I had b...
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Good customer service. There was a delay with the aircraft but the instructor informed us in advan...
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I did 30 mins flight from North Weald Airfield. Beautiful mini-plane, friendly pilot and a lot of e...
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Fantastic experience flew from Redhill. Pilot very good and told me what was happening at all times...
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Absolutely fantastic experience. The staff at the flying centre used in Blackpool were amazing - ve...
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Fantastic flying experience. The guys were great at Kirmington and we had a brilliant time!
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The whole experience was great, everything went well, and the instructor was perfect for a beginner.
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Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Was definitely long enough and very enjoyable. Would definite...
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Absolutely amazing! Would recommend to anyone!
The staff and instructors were so friendly and helpf...
Really enjoyable. Although only half an hour, if felt like a good amount of time.
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Excellent day out. Reception first class pilot training first class would highly recommend the expe...
Very good. Smooth and easy , start to finish. Very friendly and would recommend. Will go back.
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John Burns 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
Great day had by all. Wonderfull experience all round.
Michael Kightley 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
Very good enjoyed the experience. The staff at Gamston air field we're excellent.
It was difficult to get in touch with Solent Flight to begin with but once it was booked their staf...
Stuart Bennett 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
Fantastic, I have done 2 previous flying experiences. This was the best.
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Paul Ridgway 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
Excellent experience. Staff were very helpful and friendly and the instructor made the day fun as w...
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Awesome day out with the family and, as the experience was a gift from my wife, I had to return the...
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An amazing experience, got to fly the plane, and Stewart who did the lesson is a fantastic guy!
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Andrew Griffiths 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
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2 seater flying lesson in a (fixed wing) Cessna 152 at Coventry Airport.
When i arrived i was able ...
Andy McNally 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
It was brilliant and I'm actually thinking of putting in for lessons.
Paul Deakin 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
Whole experience from arranging booking to flying all very good
Jo Bateman 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
I had a fantastic flying lesson in a 2 seater plane in Turweston, Northants.
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Richard Charleton 30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
Wonderful experience.
I would definitely do this again!
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First flight where I have been able to taxi, take off and land
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fantastic experience and a great xmas present or gift
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Brilliant! !!!
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Just to let you know the gift was for my son and myself and five other family members went alo...
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