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Flying Lessons Teesside International Airport

Darlington, County Durham
REF: TFED21
Rated Based On 17 Reviews

• Take off from Teesside International airport
• Ground safety briefing before your flight
• Huge range of lessons available including Landaways
• Flights suitable for 14 years and over
 


What's Included

• Pre-flight safety briefing and route planning
• Your selected flight duration
• Includes a chance for you to take the controls during the flight
• Four seater flights usually allow the option of bringing passengers along (at pilots discretion)
• A certificate upon completion

Two Seater Landaways
• 2 flights lasting around 40 minutes (20 minutes each way), navigate to a nearby airfield, landing, refreshments and flight back to Teesside International Airport

What Can I Expect

Flights from Teesside International Airport - spread your wings and head into the skies on a flying lesson over County Durham! Many budding pilots have been trained by Eden Flight Training to become confident pilots, who have gone on to join the RAF, fly commercially, or just enjoy flying light aircraft as a hobby.

Based at Teesside International Airport, which was formerly known as Durham Tees Valley airport, this friendly flying school offers flights in two seater aircraft and four seater aircraft. Training takes place throughout the year, so there is plenty of time to book in for your lesson.

The Senior Flying Instructor based at this Teesside International flying school is Captain Mark Lee. He's a working commercial pilot who drives those big jets, but he also absolutely loves taking newbies up for their first flying lessons. He's joined by the likes of Benjamin, Salvador, Melanie and Si who are all equally passionate when it comes to flying.

Indeed, not only is Eden the only CAA Approved Training Organisation (ATO) at Teesside International, it's also the only one in the whole of the North East, so you're going to be in very capable hands for your flight training. Patience, enthusiasm and putting the student at ease in the cockpit before their flight is a given here!

As for the planes, it'll be a two seater Piper Tomahawk or four seater Piper Warrior. Statistically, more pilots have passed their flight training exams in a Piper than any other model of plane. That's why the reliable, robust Pipers were chosen.

Before getting airborne on your training flight from Teesside International Airport you start on the ground with a safety briefing. Once the basic principles of flight and the controls have been explained to you, it's time to plan the route. Only then are you ready to head out onto the tarmac to enjoy your lesson flying over the picturesque county of Durham.

Availability

  • Flights operate Monday to Friday all year round
  • Lessons are subject to weather conditions and availability
  • Please note that this experience is currently fully booked until August 2024, vouchers can be booked and redeemed after August (updated 13/03/24)

Location

• Teesside International Airport
• South East of Darlington off the A67

Suitable For

• Minimum age for lessons is 14
• Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult

2 Seater Restrictions
• Maximum height is 6ft
• Weight limit of 15 stone

4 Seater Restrictions
• Maximum weight 20 stone
• Maximum height 6ft 6ins

Spectators

• Friends and family are welcome to watch the take off and landing
• Good facilities in the flying school building including toilets

Anything Else

  • Maximum passenger weight for four seater flights is 13 stone

Passengers that are going in the 4 seater aircraft at the pilots discretion MUST bring one of the following:

  • Valid passport
  • Photocard driving license
  • Birth certificate for a child from the age of 6 up to 16 (we do not fly children under the age of 6)
  • Birth certificate for an elderly person plus a utility bill

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 17

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 17 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
John l goodieson
Within minutes I was flying my self after a on ground explanation of controls I loved it flown over...
Rating: 5 stars
Chris
The experience was brilliant, Flight Instructor Cameron took me over my stomping grounds and to see...
Rating: 5 stars
kevin
Well organised flight experiences, friendly and informative staff, will do it again
Rating: 5 stars
Lauren Farrow
John was a great instructor and the experience was amazing, truly memorable. Got to fly over my own...
Rating: 5 stars
John M
I extended the original time to get a longer flight-an exhilarating experience and all the staff we...
Rating: 5 stars
Dave Ellerton
Fabulous experience from arrival, the time in the air, the amount of “hands on”. The people at Eden...
Rating: 5 stars
Peter Gardner
Fabulous experience which was beyond my expectations.
Rating: 5 stars
Thomas Ward
Great had a lot off fun
Rating: 5 stars
Ben
Friendly instructors, very helpful for deciding how to become a pilot. Also very good at explaining...
Rating: 5 stars
Paula Peat
Fantastic experience - the instructor was brilliant!
Rating: 5 stars
Mags hayden
Fabulous experience. The pilot explained everything and made me feel at ease. I even got to fly the...
Rating: 5 stars
Niall Watson
Great experience really enjoyed it.
Rating: 5 stars
Helen
I had an absolutely wonderful time and am now considering taking up flying lessons. I can definitel...
Rating: 5 stars
James smith
Very easy process to try something out of the ordinary.
Rating: 5 stars
Chris Dymond
I had the most amazing flight and experience and would defo do it again. The pilot who took my fli...
Rating: 5 stars
Lee Emsley
Very friendly staff, great experience.
Rating: 5 stars
Henry Moore
Amazing experience! Highly enjoyable!