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Flying lessons and trial flights are a big part of Into The Blue; with our heritage going back to the world-famous Biggin Hill Airshows.
With that sort of aviation pedigree, it's no wonder we boast one of the biggest and best-value ranges of flight lessons in modern light-aircraft at pilot schools all over the UK. Read our Flying Lesson FAQs...
If you really don't fancy the idea of being the one to fly the plane, but do like the idea of getting airborne and going a bit of a tour, have a browse of our range of pleasure flights. You get to go up in a light aircraft or helicopter and see some amazing sights from the air.
Get your wings with our selection of flying lessons! If you've ever dreamed of being a pilot or just want to have a go at the controls an aeroplane, you've come to the right place. Lessons in how to fly are a big part of our heritage, as we are the sister company to the people who were behind the world-famous Biggin Hill Airshows.
With that sort of pedigree, it's no wonder we can boast one of the biggest and best value ranges of pilot schools the length and breadth of the UK.
You will be taking to the air in a modern light aircraft from a fully CAA registered flight school or training centre. Many use two seater aircraft such as the Cessna 152, whilst the most popular four-seater is the Piper Archer. Lessons in aircraft with four seats cost more, but it does mean you can usually invite someone to join you as a back seat passenger for your flight.
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After meeting your instructor and having a safety briefing, you'll head out to the plane on for pre-flight checks. After start up (at this point you'll understand why you're wearing an intercom headset - it can be pretty noisy in these small planes), it's time to taxi to the runway. Once the delicate matter of taking off has been completed and you're out of your initial climb, it's your chance to shine on these flying lessons. As you utter those immortal words 'I have control' it will be you handling the plane. After that control goes back to your instructor and you start your approach, then land back at base.
You'll get an insight into this during your pre-flight checks. This is when you verify that pulling back on the stick pushes the elevators up (and the plane into a climb) and inversely, pushing forwards forces the elevators down causing you to descend. Then check the pedals at your feet control the rudder, which helps you turn. And then a check that moving the stick left or right lifts the ailerons left or right for you to make your turn.
Yes it does. If you continue flight training, the time spent on these trial flying lessons can be added to your pilot's log book.
The most popular light aircraft trainer is a Cessna 152. This, like the also popular Piper Tomahawk, is a two seater trainer. Some schools also offer flights in four seater light aircraft such as the Piper PA28 or the Cessna 172. For full details on aircraft in the fleet, please refer to each individual product page.
You will be sitting alongside your pilot flight instructor who will be fully qualified for pilot training. The planes used for trial lessons are all side-by-side configuration, so you can see what each other is doing.
If you book a lesson in a four-seater aeroplane and the instructor agrees, you can invite one person to join you as a rear passenger.
In essence yes. There are requirements such as minimum age (often around 14 years), maximum weight (between 14 for two seater planes and 16 stone for four seaters) and maximum height of around 6ft 4" and minimum height of 4ft 6". If you need any more info on requirements, don't hesitate to call us, use the online chat or email us.
No. If you have any doubt about whether you should fly with any medical conditions or any other issues, please get in touch.
We use flying schools based everywhere from small, private general aviation airfields, to ones that fly out of international airports. You can be flying in restricted air space with strict air traffic control protocols, or free to fly circuits in unrestricted areas.
In general, you will stay within the vicinity of the airfield, especially on shorter flights. You'll be surprised at how far you can cover in an hour's flight though. And depending on where you chose, you might well be treated to some lovely views over coastlines, countryside or well-known landmarks as an added bonus to your lesson.
