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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 at pilot schools all over the UK. Flying lesson FAQs...

 

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30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide - Woman Standing with Plane
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30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide

25 Nationwide Locations

Best Seller Buy For £99.00

30 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
  • Our best value flying lesson experience gift
  • 30-minute experience flights chock to chock
  • Nationwide locations available
  • Over 20 airfields across the UK to choose from
60 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
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60 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide

25 Nationwide Flying Schools

Best Seller Buy For £189.00

60 Minute Flying Lessons Nationwide
  • Fly the skies for 60 minutes
  • Locations offered nationwide
  • Take the controls of the plane yourself
  • Great value first flying lessons
Four Seater Flying Classes Nationwide
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Four Seater Flying Classes Nationwide

Nationwide Locations

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Four Seater Flying Classes Nationwide
• Flying classes in four seater aircraft
• Possibility of inviting a passenger
• At flight training centres around the UK
• Chance to 'take the controls' yourself
PPL/NPPL Flight Training Nationwide - Woman Learning to Fly with Instructor
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PPL/NPPL Flight Training Nationwide

Locations Nationwide

Buy For £499.00

PPL/NPPL Flight Training Nationwide
• Proper pilot training!
• A block of three x 1 hour lessons
• Ideal start towards pilot qualification
• Offered at training schools nationwide
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Flyers Choice

Locations Nationwide

From £50.00

Flyers Choice
  • Choose from a wide choice of Flying Experiences
  • Locations across the UK
  • Option to top up your voucher on line
  • FREE premium packaging included worth £4.99
plane in sunset
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Landaway Flying Lessons Nationwide

Locations Nationwide

Save £39 From £169.00

Landaway Flying Lessons Nationwide
  • Landaways: fly, land elsewhere, fly back
  • Double or triple landaways available
  • Enjoy extended time in the air
  • Experience multiple takeoffs & landings
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Flying Lessons Goodwood

Chichester, West Sussex

From £119.00

Flying Lessons Goodwood
  • 30 or 60-min flights from Goodwood Aerodrome 
  • Operated by Robin R-2160i aircraft
  • Club & flying school established in 1970
  • Opportunity to take control
Flying Lessons Liverpool-Flying in Liverpool
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Flying Lessons Liverpool

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

From £229.00

Flying Lessons Liverpool
• Lessons at John Lennon Airport
• Fly at a bustling international airport
• Exciting 'landaway' option available
• Spectacular views of Liverpool from the air
Flying lessons Bristol with sim session included
Based On 58 Reviews

Flying Lessons Bristol

Bristol International Airport

Buy For £299.00

Flying Lessons Bristol
  • Flying fun at Bristol International Airport
  • 60min flight & 30min sim session package
  • A flying club owned by pilots for pilots
  • Popular club first established in 1927
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Fully Electric Aircraft Experience

Damyns Hall, Essex

Buy For £179.00

Fully Electric Aircraft Experience
  • The future of flying is 100% electric!
  • Trial lessons in the Velis Electro plane
  • 30-minute flight slots available now
  • Your chance to take control during the flight
White Plane
Based On 9 Reviews

Flying Lessons Surrey

Blackbushe Airport, Camberley

From £169.00

Flying Lessons Surrey
• Flying out of Blackbushe Airport, Surrey
• An airfield steeped in WW2 history
• Spectators can watch from the Bushe Cafe
• 30 & 60-minute two-seater Cessna lessons
Flying Lessons Biggin Hill Airport Kent in Four Seater Aircraft
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Flying Lessons at Biggin Hill

Biggin Hill Airport, Kent

From £449.00

Flying Lessons at Biggin Hill
• Flying lessons out of famous Biggin Hill Airport
• Training school established in 1977
• See London and Kent from the air
• Biggin Hill - it's the home of Into The Blue!
Cessna 152 plane
Based On 162 Reviews

Flying Lessons Blackpool

Blackpool Airport, Lancashire

From £119.00

Flying Lessons Blackpool
• See Blackpool Tower & Pleasure Beach
• Flight academy of excellence
• Warm & friendly welcome at the club
• Fab spectator views from 'Airside' cafe
sunset flight
Based On 39 Reviews

Learn to Fly in Exeter

Exeter Airport, Honiton

From £179.00

Flying Lessons in Exeter
• Fly from Exeter Airport
• Devon's coast & countryside from the air
• Flight training centre of excellence
• Flying lessons operate all year round
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Based On 19 Reviews

Flying Lessons Lake District

Carlisle Airport, Cumbria

From £139.00

Flying Lessons Lake District
• Take off from Carlisle Airport
• Cruise at 2000ft over the local sights and coast
• Visit the Solway Aviation Museum on site
• A small & friendly family-run centre
Plane Landing
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Flying Lessons Perth

Perth Airport, near Scone

Save £10 From £199.00

Flying Lessons Perth
• Flights from Perth (formerly Scone) Airport
• Dedicated Flight Training Organisation
• Only General Aviation activities on site
• Flying time can be added to your training logbook
view over wing
Based On 17 Reviews

Flying Lessons Teesside International Airport

Darlington, County Durham

From £59.00

Flying Lessons Teesside International Airport
• 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
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Aeroplane Pilot Day Blackpool

Blackpool Airport, Lancashire

Save £60 From £139.00

Aeroplane Pilot Day Blackpool
  • See behind the scenes of an aeroclub
  • Take a 20 minute flying lesson
  • Guided hangar tour included
  • Find out how to become a pilot
Cornwall coastline from the air
Based On 38 Reviews

Flying Lessons Cornwall

Cornwall Airport, Newquay

From £135.00

Flying Lessons Newquay
• Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport
• All planes used are dual-controlled
• See the likes of Mawgan Porth beaches
• Loads of flight times to choose from
wellesbourne
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Flying Lessons Warwickshire

Wellesbourne Mountfield Airfield

From £129.00

Flying Lessons Warwickshire
• Flying Wellesbourne Mountford nr Stratford
• Perfect choice for learning in un-congested skies
• 3 x lesson pilot packages available
• Clubhouse & cafe ideal base for viewing the action
Cessna 152 aircraft
Based On 11 Reviews

Flying Lessons Duxford

Duxford Aerodrome, Cambridgeshire

From £169.00

Flying Lessons Duxford
• Take a trial flying lesson at IWM Duxford
• Entry to IWM Duxford museum included
• Amazing aerials views of Duxford
• Have a go at flying the plane yourself
smiling woman on flying lesson
Based On 56 Reviews

Flying Lessons East Yorkshire

Beverley Airfield, East Yorkshire

From £109.00

Flying Lessons East Yorkshire
• Fly out of Beverley (Linley) airfield near Leven
• The aeroclub owns and runs this airfield
• Enjoy a bird's eye view of the Yorkshire Wolds
• A full range of flight options including landaways
Diamond HK36 Super Dimona motorglider

Flying Lessons Oxfordshire

Enstone Aerodrome, Chipping Norton

From £99.00

Flying Lessons Oxfordshire
• A flight in a motor glider
• Views of scholarly Oxford & Blenheim Palace
• Take off from airfield at Enstone
• Clubhouse - ideal base for spectators to watch you
black Piper Cherokee
Based On 18 Reviews

Flying Lessons at Turweston Aerodrome

Turweston Aerodrome, Brackley

From £139.00

Flying Lessons at Turweston Aerodrome
  • Fly from Turweston near Brackley
  • Flight school operates the airfield
  • 30, 60 & 90-min lessons available
  • Highly experienced instructors
White Piper Archer staffordshire
Based On 16 Reviews

Flying Lessons Staffordshire

Tatenhill Airfield, Burton-upon-Trent

From £99.00

Flying Lessons Staffordshire
  • Trial flights from Tatenhill Airfield near Burton
  • Base for maintenance, training & avionics companies
  • Highly experienced team of instructor pilots
  • Excellent flight line views for friends and family
EuroStar light sports aircaft
Based On 8 Reviews

Flying Lessons North Devon

Eaglescott Airfield, Umberleigh

Buy For £219.00

Flying Lessons North Devon
• Flying at Eaglescott Airfield in Devon
• Fab coast and countryside flight paths
• Learn to fly in unrestricted airspace
• Flights operate spring to autumn
Flying lessons Shoreham Airport in Piper Aircraft
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Flying Lessons Shoreham Airport

Shoreham Airport, near Brighton

From £139.00

Flying Lessons Shoreham Airport
  • Flying lessons from Shoreham Airport
  • Two & four-seater Piper aircraft 
  • Super airfield right on the coastline
  • Easy access from Brighton, Hove etc
black Cessna 152
Based On 12 Reviews

Flying Lessons Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton

From £149.00

Flying Lessons Gloucestershire
• Fly from Gloucestershire Airport
• Aerial adventures over glorious Gloucs countryside
• Airport handles over 90,000 movements each year
• Aviator restaurant - food and views for spectators
Plane
Based On 5 Reviews

Flying Lessons Salisbury

Old Sarum Airfield, Wiltshire

From £109.00

Flying Lessons Salisbury
• Learn the basics of flight in the air
• Fly from Old Sarum Airfield in Salisbury
• Wiltshire's only licence airfield
• A history of flight training since 1917
plane
Based On 8 Reviews

Light Sport Aircraft Hertfordshire

Elstree Aerodrome, near London

From £169.00

Light Sport Aircraft Hertfordshire
• Lessons out of Elstree Aerodrome
• Our nearest flight school to London
• Go flying in a modern 2 or 4 seater plane
• Flights available at weekends all year
Piper PA28
Based On 10 Reviews

Flying Lessons Essex

Clacton Airfield, Essex

From £139.00

Flying Lessons Essex
• 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
Piper Cub Flights Brighton Piper parked in the Hangar
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Piper Cub Flights Brighton

Shoreham Airfield, West Sussex

From £109.00

Piper Cub Flights Brighton
• Grass roots style flying in the Piper Cub
• Fly out of Shoreham Airfield in West Sussex
• Plane is the military L18C Supercub version
• Superb classic Cub experience flight!
Piper PA28 Warrior II
Based On 2 Reviews

Flying Lessons Bournemouth

Bournemouth International Airport, Dorset

From £225.00

Flying Lessons Bournemouth
• Take off from Bournemouth International Airport
• Flight school based at Aviation Park West
• Excitement of flying in class D airspace
• See Sandbanks, Poole Harbour & more from the air
redhill airport
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Flying Lessons Redhill with Video

Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey

From £189.00

Flying Lessons Redhill with Video
• Take to the skies from Redhill Aerodrome
• Great views from cafes for spectators
• In-flight video footage for free
• Learn to fly in modern light aircraft
red plane
Based On 4 Reviews

Flying Lessons Glasgow

Glasgow International Airport, Paisley

From £139.00

Flying Lessons Glasgow
• Join the big planes at Glasgow Airport!
• Fly over the Black & White Cart waters
• Scenic Renfrewshire & beyond from the air
• Learn at a commercial training school
plane on ground
Based On 16 Reviews

Flying Lessons Coventry

Coventry Airport, Warwickshire

From £149.00

Flying Lessons Coventry
  • Fly out of Coventry Airport
  • Full range of flight durations available
  • Lessons in 2 or 4 seater light aircraft
  • Run by pilots for pilots - an enthusiastic team!

North Weald Flying Lesson
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Flying Lessons North Weald

North Weald Airfield, Essex

From £109.00

Flying Lessons North Weald
• Trial flying lessons from North Weald airfield
• CAA Approved Training Organisation
• Two and four seater aircraft available for lessons
• A superb airfield with lots of aviation history!
flying lessons north wessex downs

Flying Lessons Wiltshire

Clench Common Airfield, Marlborough

From £95.00

Flying Lessons Wiltshire
• Light sport aircraft flying at Clench Common
• Fly over the North Wessex Downs
• Club uses a fleet of fully-enclosed microlights
• Plenty of hands-on time to fly the Ikarus yourself
Flying lessons in Light Sports Aircraft out of Popham Airfield
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Flying Lessons Popham Airfield

Popham Airfield, Hampshire

From £175.00

Flying Lessons Popham Airfield
  • Light sports aircraft flights from Popham
  • Learn to fly in an sporty Ikarus C42
  • 60-mins lessons & pilot starter packs
  • Take the controls within minutes of taking off
lower upham airfield
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Solent Lights Sports Flights

Lower Upham Airfield, Hampshire

From £85.00

Solent Lights Sports Flights
• Trial flying lessons over the Solent and beyond
• Get airborne in an Ikarus C42
• Flight paths take you over some fascinating sights
• Plenty of time to take control and fly the Ikarus
Plane in Flight over conington

Flying Lessons Cambridgeshire

Peterborough Business Airfield

From £140.00

Flying Lessons Cambridgeshire
• Trial flying lessons out of Conington Airfield
• Fly over the Peterborough countryside
• Private flying lessons, various durations
• Operated using Cessna aircraft 
blue skies flight
Based On 10 Reviews

Light Sports Aircraft Oxfordshire

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

From £85.00

Light Sports Aircraft Oxfordshire
• Lights sport aircraft flights from Abingdon
• A brilliant range of flight itineraries for lessons
• Stay local, head to France or the Isle of Wight
• Plenty of chance to get hands on with the controls
views of island
Based On 6 Reviews

Prestwick Flying Lessons

Prestwick Airport, Ayrshire

From £159.00

Prestwick Flying Lessons
• Trial flying lessons out of Prestwick Airport
• Choose between 2 and 4 seater aircraft
• Enjoy the stunning Ayrshire scenery as you fly
• You have the chance to take the controls
Flying Lessons Stapleford Airfield in Essex
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Flying Lessons in Stapleford

Stapleford Airfield, Essex

From £115.00

Flying Lessons in Stapleford
• Home Counties flight training at its best
• Taking off from Stapleford Airfield nr Romford
• Excellent ground facilities for pilots
• Spectators can watch from the clubhouse
Plane 1
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Light Sport Flying London

Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Essex

From £199.00

Light Sport Flying London
• Discover the delights of light sport aviation
• Flying out of Damyn's Hall on the edge of Essex
• Take off in Pipistrel's funky Alpha Trainer plane
• Good choice of itineraries offered inc landaways
multiple planes
Based On 1 Review

Flying Lessons Peterborough

Sibson Aerodrome, Wansford

From £138.00

Flying Lessons Peterborough
• Fly out of Sibson Airfield
• All flights are treated as lessons
• You take control - if you want to
• CAA approved centre training
student with aircraft
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Light Sport Aircraft Lincolnshire

Saltby Airfield, Grantham

From £99.00

Light Sport Aircraft Lincolnshire
• Light sport aircraft flying near Grantham
• Fly from Saltby Airfield on the Leics/Lincs border
• A full range of lesson durations available
• One month club membership with all vouchers
view from microlight

Light Sports Flying Lessons near Devizes

Yatesbury Airfield

From £59.00

Light Sports Flying Lessons near Devizes
• Fly a light sports aircraft yourself!
• Flights out of Yatesbury near Devizes
• Choose a 30 or 60-min flight or pilot day
• Operated using an Ikarus C42 plane
Plane with clouds
Based On 3 Reviews

Flying Lessons North Wales (Denbigh)

Lleweni Parc, North Wales

From £199.00

Flying Lessons North Wales (Denbigh)
  • Air experiences out of Lleweni Park near Denbigh
  • Lots of options including tours & hands-on lessons
  • Spectacular views of the North Wales Countryside
  • All flights operated by a modern motorised glider
4 seater
Based On 1 Review

Flying Lessons North Wales (Caernarfon)

Caernarfon Airport, Gwynedd

From £159.00

Flying Lessons North Wales (Caernarfon)
• Trial flying lessons out of Caernarfon Airport
• Fly in a four seater Piper light aircraft
• Your chance to take the controls as you fly
• Wonderful sea and mountains views included!
micro in air
Based On 2 Reviews

Light Sports Flying Mid-Wales

Mid-Wales Airport, Welshpool

From £79.00

Light Sports Flying Mid-Wales
• Light sport aircraft flying out of Mid-Wales Airport
• Fly in these microlights over the Welshpool area
• Choose between 30 or 60-minute flights
• Ikarus and Eurostar microlights in the fleet
plane at sunset
Based On 5 Reviews

Flying Lessons Manchester

City Airport, Eccles

From £189.00

Flying Lessons Manchester
• Trial flying lessons out of City Airport Manchester
• Formerly known as Barton Aerodrome in Eccles
• A choice of two or four seater aeroplanes
• Head East towards the Pennines, or West to Southport
plane from the side

Learn to be a Pilot Experience

Coventry Airport, West Midlands

Save 24% From £459.00

Learn to be a Pilot Experience
  • Find out what the life of a pilot is like
  • Includes landaway flight to a local airfield
  • Hosted by expert pilot instructors at Coventry Airport
  • Vouchers available for one or two people
Cornwall planes
Based On 13 Reviews

Flying Lessons Bodmin Airfield

Bodmin Airfield, Cornwall

From £139.00

Flying Lessons Bodmin Airfield
• Flights from Bodmin Airfield in Cornwall
• North and south coast views as you fly
• The school has operated here since 1972
• Choose a 2 or 4 seater light aircraft
blue sky plane
Based On 50 Reviews

Flying Lessons Chester

Hawarden Airport

From £169.00

Flying Lessons Chester
  • Operating out of Hawarden Airport nr Chester
  • Approved pilot training organisation
  • 30 & 50-minute experiences offered
  • This is where Airbus wings are made!
4 seater
Based On 3 Reviews

Flying Lessons Cambridge

Fowlmere Airfield, Royston

Discounted Offers From £129.00

Flying Lessons Cambridge
  • Flights out of Fowlmere near Cambridge
  • Grob, vintage & Cardinal Cessna aircraft
  • Choose your plane & tour duration
  • Invite passengers in the four-seater
light sports flight

Light Sport Aircraft Flying East Anglia

Beccles Airfield near Lowestoft

From £179.00

Light Sport Aircraft Flying East Anglia
  • Trial lessons in light sport aicraft
  • Fly the Ikarus C42 out of Beccles Airfield
  • Great location on Suffolk/Norfolk border
  • Best value 60 or 90-minute experiences
plane

Flying Lessons Northumberland

Athey Moor Airfield, Northumbria

From £99.00

Flying Lessons Northumberland
  • Flying lessons out of Athey's Moor airfield
  • Operated by modern light sports aircraft
  • 30, 60-mins & 2-hour flight experiences
  • Just 40-mins north of Newcastle!
Flying Lesson

Flying Lessons Northamptonshire

Deenethorpe Airfield, Northamptonshire

From £139.00

Flying Lessons Northamptonshire
  • Trial flights from Deenethorpe Airfield 
  • Fly in a sporty Aero AT3 two-seater
  • Or a four-seater Piper PA28
  • Your chance to take the controls
bluesky
Based On 7 Reviews

Light Sport Aircraft East Sussex

Deanland Airfield, Lewes

From £99.00

Light Sport Aircraft East Sussex
• Fly from ex RAF base Deanland Airfield in Lewes
• School uses Ikarus C42 light sports aircraft
• Trial flights count towards pilot qualification
• Airfield is north east of Brighton
Flying lessons in Bedfordshire from Cranfield Airfield

Four Seater Flying Lessons Bedfordshire

Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire

From £149.00

Four Seater Flying Lessons Bedfordshire
  • Flights in a four-seater Piper PA-28
  • 20, 30 & 60-minute lesson durations 
  • Landaway Experiences for 2 available
  • Airfield is part of Cranfield University
fixed wing flight

Light Sports Aircraft Flying Perth

Perth Airport, Scone

From £99.00

Light Sports Aircraft Flying Perth
  • Light sports aircraft flying in Scotland
  • 30, 40 & 60-min flights out of Perth Airport
  • Your chance to take control & fly
  • Stunning Scottish scenery to see too!
aeroplane fleet
Based On 10 Reviews

Flying Lessons Cumbernauld

North Lanarkshire

From £129.00

Flying Lessons Cumbernauld
• Fly from the lovely Cumbernauld Airport
• Airfield is equidistant from Glasgow and Edinburgh
• On-site cafe ideal location for spectators
• Lessons operate all year round subject to weather
Flying Lessons Harwich - Arial View

Flying Lessons Harwich

Great Oakley Airfield, Essex

From £110.00

Flying Lessons Harwich
  • Flying lessons from Great Oakley airfield
  • A private airfield near Harwich
  • Flights in a Robin 2112 sports trainer
  • 30, 45 & 60-minute experiences offered
Flying Lessons Buckinghamshire - Blue and White Plane
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Flying Lessons Buckinghamshire

Wycombe Air Park, Marlow

From £99.00

Flying Lessons Buckinghamshire
  • 30, 40 & 60-min flights at Wycombe Air Park
  • Fly in Ikarus & Eurostar lights sports aircraft
  • See some amazing Chiltern Hills scenery
  • Time for you to have a go on the controls
Flying Lessons Compton Abbas Airfield - Trial flying lesson
Based On 6 Reviews

Flying Lessons Compton Abbas Airfield

Salisbury, Dorset/Wiltshire Border

From £159.00

Flying Lessons Compton Abbas Airfield
  • Flying lessons from Compton Abbas Airfield
  • Airfield sits at 800ft above sea level
  • Panoramic views of Dorset hills
  • Flights are in four-seater light aircraft
Flying Lessons Kemble - Aircraft on the ground
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Flying Lessons Kemble

Cotswold Airport, near Cirencester

From £160.00

Flying Lessons Kemble
  • Get airborne from Cotswold Airport
  • This is historic Ex-RAF Kemble 
  • All lessons in 4-seater aircraft
  • Wonderful Gloucestershire views
Flying Lessons Sheffield - 2 Seater Flying Fun
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Flying Lessons Sheffield

Netherthorpe Airfield, near Worksop

Save £26.00 From £69.00

Flying Lessons Sheffield
• Trial flights out of Netherthorpe Airfield
• Fly in a two seater light aircraft 
• 15, 30 & 60-minute experiences offered
• Easy access North Notts, NE Derbys & S.Yorks
Electric Fight and Simulator Day - Plugged in

Electric Flight & Simulator Experience Day

Norwich International Airport

Buy For £349.00

Electric Flight & Simulator Experience Day
  • Visit the Saxon Air facility at Norwich Airport
  • Hangar tour, sim session & electric flight
  • Fly the all-electric Pipistrel aircraft 
  • Three experiences in one voucher!
Four Seater Flying Lessons Powys Flying Into The Blue Skies at Welshpool Airport

Four Seater Flying Lessons Powys

Mid-Wales Airport, Welshpool

From £129.00

Four Seater Flying Lessons Powys
  • Flying lessons from Welshpool Airport Powys
  • Operated by a four-seater Cessna 172
  • 30, 60 & 2 x 20 experiences available
  • A lovely airport with stunning Welsh backdrop!
Brigton to Isle of Wight Landaway for Two Plane Taking Off

Brighton to Isle of Wight Landaway for Two

Brighton City Airport, near Shoreham

Buy For £359.00

Brighton to Isle of Wight Landaway for Two
  • A landaway from Brighton City Airport
  • To Sandown Airport on the Isle of Wight
  • Share the flying time - one flight each
  • Operated by a four-seater Piper PA28
 

Should I buy a flying lesson experience?

Who it's for

A trial flying lesson is so much different to being a passenger on your typical commercial airliner flight. You're in the cockpit of a light aircraft sitting next to your flight instructor and the whole experience is treated like a first flight lesson for anyone undertaking training for their private pilot licence (PPL). It gives you a real, hands-on insight into flying a plane and we recommend it to anyone!

Who it's not for

If you really don't fancy the idea of learning how to fly, but do like the idea of getting airborne in a light aircraft 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.

Flying Lesson FAQs

 
 

Isn't learning to fly really expensive?

Yes it is. It takes time, commitment and money to get your Private Pilots Licence, which is why we offer these trial flying lessons. They give you the chance to see what learning to fly is all about, before committing to a costly flight training course. But don't worry if you have no intention of going for your pilot's licence, these lessons are ideal as one-off taster experiences too.

 
 
 

Do you pay per hour for these flight lessons?

When you enrol at a flight training organisation you do pay per hour, but on our website the prices are for the experience, which can vary from a 20-minute flight, to a full day with multiple flights included. This way of pricing gives you loads more choice, with something to suit every budget.

 
 
 

I don't want to be a pilot but fancy having a go. Is a trial lesson for me?

Yes, definitely. All lessons are on a one-to-one basis and tailored to you, whether you've never even stepped inside a light aircraft before, or already have some experience.

 
 
 

Will I get to have a go at actually flying the plane myself?

Yes! If you're up for it your instructor pilot will, at some point during the lesson, hand the controls to you, so it will actually be you flying. And believe us, the first time you do this it'll be a real moment. No-one forgets the first time they flew a plane.

 
 
 

What does 'straight and level' mean in flying?

This is what happens once take-off has been completed and you've climbed to your desired cruising height. It's also when your pilot is going to hand you the controls, as you'll be flying straight and not climbing or descending. Having said that, keeping the aeroplane flying straight and level is not as easy as it looks!

 
 
 

Will I be doing the take off and landing?

No, your instructor pilot will undertake the take off and landings. As you can imagine, this is a highly skilled part of flying!

 
 
 

You offer 'landaway' experiences.' What are they?

A 'landaway' experience is where you take off from your base airfield, fly cross country to another one, land, have a cup of tea in the clubhouse (an essential part!) and then take off again to fly back to base. The great thing about landaways is that they give you double the take offs and landings.

 
 
 

Is a trial lesson a good place to start if I want to get my pilot's licence?

Yes it is. The trial lesson is undertaken just as a first pilot lesson at flight training school would be. It also gives you a real insight into what it's all about and your instructor will be only too willing to explain what learning to fly involves and how you go about it.

 
 
 

I've read that flight times are 'chock to chock' what does that mean?

That's right. Flight times quoted chock to chock means from the moment you climb into the aircraft and start the engine, to the moment you stop and the engine's off, not just the time you are in the air.

 
 
 

What actually happens on a trial flying lesson?

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.

 
 
 

How do you fly a plane?

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.

 
 
 

Does the time count towards pilot licence training?

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.

 
 
 

What sort of aircraft will I flying in?

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.

 
 
 

Who will be with me on the flight?

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.

 
 
 

Can passengers comes with me?

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.

 
 
 

Can anyone take flying lessons?

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.

 
 
 

Do I need a medical for these experiences?

No. If you have any doubt about whether you should fly with any medical conditions or any other issues, please get in touch.

 
 
 

What sort of airfields do you use?

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.

 
 
 

Where will I be flying to on my lesson?

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.

 
 
 

Can spectators come to the airfield to watch?

Yes. Most flying clubs offer a clubhouse or cafe on site, with usually a terrace area overlooking the apron or the runway. That means you can watch the take off and landings from a safe distance and have a nice cuppa whilst they are flying overhead.

 
 
 

Is Into The Blue a flying lesson specialist?

Well, yes, without blowing our own trumpet, we started off with flying lessons and they have remained a major focus ever since. We're based at Biggin Hill Airport in Kent, borne out of the days of the Biggin Hill Air Shows, which took the skies by storm and were much-loved by aviation fans. We're still just as passionate about flying and put all that energy into bringing you flying lessons and all sorts of other experiences too.

 
 
 

Where can I book a flying lesson near me?

Amongst all the activity gift voucher websites, we've got the widest range of trial flying lessons. Working with flying schools and clubs the length and breadth of the country there's bound to be an airfield offering flying lessons near you. Locations include:

  • Biggin Hill
  • Liverpool
  • Redhill
  • Coventry
  • Shoreham
  • Birmingham
  • Durham Tees
  • Staverton
  • Duxford
  • Glasgow
  • Newquay
  • Turweston
  • Shoreham
  • South Wales
  • County Durham
  • Oxfordshire
  • Prestwick