This experience includes the following and the flight time can be logged and counted as experience towards getting a Pilots Licence.
- Learn how to check your aircraft
- Learn the functions of the basic flight controls
- Create a flight plan
- Participate in two flights
- Fly into another airfield
- Learn basic navigation techniques
- We will issue all candidates with a certificate of completion and a log book to log their hours in.
The Full Itinerary
Introduction talk – we talk you through the days events
The ‘A check’ – a thorough pre flight check of the aircrafts systems. All pilots will complete this check prior to flight as per the aircrafts check list. You will learn about the aircrafts control systems and the reasons behind the check.
Classroom Session
- Introduction and Briefing our instructor will talk you through all aspects of becoming a private pilot, including medicals, theoretical training, flight training and exams. Plus a briefing on the basic controls of the aircraft and their effects.
- Pre-Flight Planning – This is a with the instruction team. gives you an insight into how we would plan a route in its basic form and how we fly the planned route. You will review the weather, aircraft performance and plan both the outbound and return flight including diversion options.
- The Flights – with planning and preparation our of the way you will fly to your planned destination, where you will land before setting off for the return journey. Don’t worry, your instructor will not let you get lost and will take control from you at ny time if needed.
Please note that this experience is intended to give an insight into a day in the life of a private pilot. The actual experience takes approximately 3 hours. Sometimes it may be necessary to run this experience in a different order to how it is presented here.
Fuel Surcharge
Please note that due to current fuel prices, until further notice there is a fuel surcharge on all of our flights. Currently this is £25.55 per hour (so a 30 minute flight is half that price), but is subject to change at any time. For any of these products bought after 7th January 2023, no fuel surcharge applies.
Validity
All Trial lesson and experience vouchers must be redeemed within 6 months of purchase.