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Fly Electric Day – Sold Out

Start
November 16, 2024 10:00
End
November 16, 2024 15:30

Original price was: £175.00.Current price is: £159.00. inc. VAT

This event is sold out, additional dates can be seen here.

Join this event to be one of the first in the UK to take to the skies in an all-new, state-of-the-art electric aircraft! £10 from every flight goes to charity. Find out more below.

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Our “Fly Electric” aviator event offers you the chance to get hands-on experience with the cutting-edge of aviation technology while exploring the future of sustainable flying.

Why Try Electric?

Electric aircraft are transforming the skies with their zero-emission technology, whisper-quiet power plant, and improved efficiency. These innovative planes represent the future of aviation, and now you can be part of this exciting revolution! Here’s why you don’t want to miss this opportunity:

  • Eco-Friendly Flight: Contribute to a cleaner planet by flying in an aircraft with zero carbon emissions.
  • Quiet and Smooth: Enjoy a serene and quieter flight experience, free from the noise and vibration of traditional engines.
  • Innovation at Your Fingertips: Electric aircraft are the latest leap in aviation technology, and you’ll be amongst the pioneers experiencing this future-forward way to fly.

Here is what Top Gear had to say about the Velis (click to read article).

Be Among the First

This is a limited-time opportunity to fly one of the UK’s first electric training aircraft! As one of the first participants, you’ll be part of a select group of eco-conscious aviators leading the way in a new era of flight.

What to Expect

10:00 – Tea and Coffee

10:15 – We show you around the aircraft and talk about:

  • Electric vs. Single-Engine Piston Aircraft: Key Differences
  • How Electric Aircraft Work: Simpler, Cleaner, Smarter
  • Environmental Impact: A Greener Way to Fly
  • Training Requirements for PPL/LAPL Holders
  • Maintenance Simplified: Fewer Moving Parts, More Uptime
  • Battery Power and Range: The Current State and What’s Coming
  • Quiet Revolution: The Noise Difference
  • Safety and Reliability: Electric Aircraft Innovations
  • Q & A session – your chance to ask your qustions.

11:30 Group Briefing (everyone flying must attend this session)

12:00 – 15:30 Flights – you will be issued a flight time on arrival. After the briefing, you can wait at the airport or explore the local area. Within a short drive is the Midland Aircraft Museum, Smith’s Garden Centre (which has a good cafe).

Your Electric Aviator Trial Flight includes:

  • A hands-on flying experience with a certified instructor guiding you through the skies.
  • A post-flight debrief to recap your experience and discuss the future of electric aviation.
  • The aircraft are fully certified and so the flight time can be logged.

Support Giraffes On Tour

£10 from every flight will go to Giraffes On Tour – Supporting Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.

Book Your Flight Today!

Don’t miss out on this chance to soar into the future. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot today and be one of the first to experience the clean, quiet, and powerful flight of electric aircraft!

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