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Flying Lessons Essex

Clacton Airfield, Essex
REF: CTN230
Rated Based On 10 Reviews

• Fly out of family-run Clacton Airfield
• Stunning coastal views of Clacton on Sea
• School has offered lessons since 1988
• Various 2 or 4 seater flights available
 


What's Included

  • Trial flying lesson in a two seater Cessna 152 or the four seater Cessna 172 aircraft
  • Pre-flight briefing with your pilot
  • 30 or 60-minute flight durations are available
  • Opportunity to take the controls during your flight
  • 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

What Can I Expect

Cruise over the coastline on these thrilling Flying Lessons In Essex! This family run school occupies an enviable position just yards from the beach at Clacton on Sea, so when you take off you will have the amazing viewpoint of the sea on one side and countryside on the other.

As well as its rather unique geographical position, the club actually owns Clacton Airfield, so there's no jostling for slots with commercial traffic or other flying clubs and that in turn means very little waiting time and there are no landing fees here either. The team at Clacton is very proud of it's Flying School, as there is hangarage, restoration and aircraft maintenance all on offer, making it a vibrant and friendly club to to take your first lesson in flying from.

Providing flight lessons since 1988, the instructors here have trained and taught many a budding pilot to get their PPL (Private Pilot's Licence), so you know you'll be in good hands. Of course, learning how to fly for the uninitiated feels like an insurmountable task, but your tutor pilot is an expert at putting novices at ease and although it does require a lot dedication and determination, these trial lessons in flying from this cute and quiet airfield in Essex will be a real revelation in how exhilarating flying in a light aircraft is.

Once the introductions have been done, you will head out to the plane on the apron. After a 'walk around' the aircraft with a few basic principles of flight explained to you, it's time to climb into the cockpit and get ready for your lesson.

A variety of flying lessons in Essex are offered, with 30 and 60 minute durations in a two seater training aircraft (typically the high wing Cessna 152) or lessons in the four seater Cessna 172. If you chose this option, you will be able to invite up to two people to sit in on the flight with you in the back of the aircraft (subject to pilot approval) and enjoy a bird's eye view of the Essex coast around Clacton.

Availability

  • Open 7 days a week, closed Christmas through to New Year and for the annual two day Clacton Airshow in August
  • Flights are weather dependent

Location

  • Clacton Airfield, Essex

Suitable For

  • Minimum age for a lesson is 14 years old
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield

Two seater Restrictions
  • Maximum weight 15 stone
  • Maximum height 6ft 1ins

Four Seater Restrictions*
  • Maximum weight 16 stone
  • Maximum height 6ft 3ins
*please note the combined weight must not exceed 36 stone

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to attend and watch participants in flight with plenty of great photo opportunities
  • Participants of the four seater experiences are allowed to bring two interested observers (min age 14, one observer must be over 18) who can observe the lesson from the rear seat (at the discretion of the flight instructor and subject to weather conditions)

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 10

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 10 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
Thomas Wigley
I flew from Clacton for the second time using into the blue but this time was for the full hour whi...
Rating: 5 stars
edoardo
That was the most beautiful experience I had. The pilot was great I will deff repeat again. Thanks
Rating: 5 stars
dave frost
It was great,seeing the ground from the 'plane i was flying and being able to take control for a s...
Rating: 5 stars
Sameer Sule
I booked this flying experience for my son as a birthday gift and I am very pleased that I did this...
Rating: 5 stars
mike drew
super flight
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Westgate
Excellent experience, over too quickly, something I have always wanted to do. The pilot was friendl...
Rating: 5 stars
Ian Milne
Excellent day out would recommend this to anyone. The pilot Simon who gave myself instruction was s...
Rating: 5 stars
S McCartney
MY WIFE WAS THRILLED WITH THIS EXPERIENCE AND HAD THE CONTROLS FOR THE MAJORITY OF HER TIME IN THE ...
Rating: 5 stars
Gary smith
Very good day out
Rating: 5 stars
Thomas
Wonderful day out would recommend this to anyone - definitely something to do before you die. Great...