For each trial flying lesson there is a pre-flight briefing. You will be introduced to the basic flying controls, main instruments and profile of the flight. Membership is not required. Flight time can be logged and counted as experience towards getting a Pilots Licence (age 14+ only).

Trial Flying Lessons – What to Expect

You sit in the Captain’s seat. Consequently you get the best perspective of the instruments and your own set of controls.
Control the plane for the majority of the flight.
Learn the basics of maneuvering the aircraft.

After landing there is a short debrief. Your Instructor can answer any questions you may have. And also show you how to complete your logbook if you want to get one. Furthermore, you can get a consultation with one of of the Almat team. We can help you decide what direction to go with your pilot training. The flight time logged can count towards getting a Private Pilots Licence (NPPL or PPL).

Free Consultation

A trial lesson will part qualify you for a free consultation regarding joining a course to pursue a pilot licence with us. Along with reading one of our free learn to fly guides.

Passengers

You cannot bring passengers if your flight is in a 2 seat aircraft. If you are in a 4 seat aircraft it may be possible to bring up to one passenger. But this is not guaranteed and is subject to legal weight limits. This needs to be calculated and depends on the aircraft, fuel load and environmental conditions to name a few. So if bringing a passenger you should notify our office in advance of your flight and provide the weight of you and the passenger. We reserve the right to weigh passengers on the day and refuse flight with passengers if we think there is any risk the aircraft would be overweight.

Validity

All Trial lesson and experience vouchers must be redeemed within 6 months of purchase.

Almat Flying Academy

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Had a 45 minute trial lesson out of Sywell, Apart from cancelling due to the Great british weather (absolutley no fault of Almat) once I made it into the air, was great “Ted” put me at ease throughout the whole experience and allowed me to fly over my house and other local landmarks. A great experience.

Stuart C.

09:08 07 May 26

Had my first trial lesson with Almat Flying Academy. Absolutely enjoyed it, an amazing experience. Thanks to Simon for taking me out, will definitely recommend this to many others, thank you. :)

Megan N.

16:49 01 Feb 26

Considering the cost and time commitment, I had done a lot of research selecting a flying school which had the availability, cost and lesson management and Almat is highly reviewed at Coventry.From the very first contact, Simon provided the Learn to Fly Guide and I took a trial lesson. From that point, I was hooked and progressed straight into a consultation with Almat to join the fast track PPL scheme. The flight instructors, lessons, student support and scheduling have been fantastic and these details are the small things which add up to the difference between a great school and an average school. I have no hesitation in recommending Almat to earn your wings!

Paul C

21:12 06 Dec 25

We did a trial lesson with Ali last Saturday it went amazing, really enjoyed our time, definitely recommend for anyone to come and fly with Almat, looking forward to our next experience and hopefully to start the PPL course.

Rehana B.

19:13 26 Apr 24

Had booked a flying trial lesson for 45minutes. Showed up there expecting they’d just give me controls for a few minutes and that’s it but man, what an experience. I was allowed to fly the aircraft for most part after we crossed the BHX airspace limits. James flew with me and what a kind and sweet guy, patient enough to explain all the details and answer all the questions. Even the reception service was one of the most friendly receptions I’ve ever had – kind and answer to the point. I might or might not take up a PPL but I’ll never forget the experience that I had here being an Avgeek. Would definitely recommend everyone to give it a go, forget the price – the experience is worth everything you’re paying for. I did have an issue with the video recording where the audio did not get recorded properly, but not that unhappy about it. If you have a GoPro, you can carry it, they have a holder on the aircraft where you can fix it(atleast the 152 I flew had it).

Vageesh

17:33 26 Jul 22

Absolutely first class trial lesson with Mark in the Cessna 172. Felt really safe after 30 minute briefing and a thorough run through of instruments etc. went through all the check list, taxied to runway hold, checklist. Took over controls after Mark took off, climbed to 3,000 feet, banked, left, right, descent, ascent and even some time ‘free flight’ as long as advised transitions I was about to fly. Joined the pattern left base, on to final and landed the aircraft, holding the flare advised by Markl.A truly memorable, brilliant experience and made so by the superb team at Almat. Highly, highly recommended

Suzanne D.

16:36 18 May 21

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