What happens on the day?

Your extended flying lesson starts with a briefing from your instructor which will cover safety, and an introduction to some of the controls. Then it’s over to your aircraft where you will be handed a pair of headphones so that you can hear the conversation between your instructor and air traffic control, as well as enabling you to communicate with your pilot. Once in the air, you will be able to take the controls and will be guided through the flight by your qualified instructor. Not to worry about landing though, as this is usually carried out by the pilot who will land the plane and taxi back. You’ll then receive a de-briefing and your certificate of flight (depending on location).

Participant guidelines

• Minimum age: 12 (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)
• Minimum height: 4ft 10in
• Maximum height: 6ft 4in
• Maximum weight: 12 stone at County Down, 14 to 18 stone at other locations
• Participants should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft
• Spectators are welcome to wait at the airfield while you take your flight
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location

Availability

Flying lessons take place all year round and are normally available on any day of the week.

We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available before the expiry date listed on the voucher. All bookings are subject to availability.

You should allow 1 to 2 hours for the whole experience but your flight (from taxi to landing) will last approximately 40 to 60 minutes.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.