Reach for the sky with your first flying lesson & soar away into the wide blue yonder. Under expert tuition, you can take the controls yourself & discover the absolute freedom of the sky. This is the perfect gift idea for anyone who loves flying, & with a chance to actually control a plane yourself this flying activity gift is ideal for high flyers. Typical Programme Your flying lesson begins with a pre-flight briefing with your instructor. You will learn the effects of an aircraft's controls & what you will be doing during your first trial flying lesson. Then it's time to walk out to the aircraft where you will be taken on a 'walk round' to see the main control surfaces of the aircraft. Your instructor will take off & then demonstrate some basic manoeuvres. Then it's your turn! Feel the aircraft respond to your lightest touch & experience for yourself the sheer exhilaration of flying. Your 60 minute lesson
Includes:: take off & landing times. Duration & Group Size The total experience lasts Approx. 1 hour, with 30 minutes in the aircraft. Your tuition is on a one to one basis. Fitness Requirements & Previous Experience This may not be suitable if pregnant suffer from epilepsy, fits, severe head injuries, fainting, giddiness, blackouts, high blood pressure or heart conditions. Maximum weight 89kg-108kg (14-17 stone) depending on the location. Maximum height 1.85m (6'1"). No previous flying experience is necessary. Minimum Age You must be at least 16 years old (under 18 years need to be accompanied by an adult). Locations & Availability Monday to Sunday, throughout the year. Bedfordshire, Cranfield; Cambridgeshire, Cambridge Airport; Cumbria, Carlisle; Devon, Exeter; Dorset, Ashmore; Dorset, Bournemouth; Durham, Teeside; Essex, Clacton; Isle of Man, Ronaldsway; Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld; Lincolnshire, Langworth; Merseyside, Liverpool Airport; Norfolk, Old Buckenham Airfield; North Yorkshire, Full Sutton; Northamptonshire, Brackley; Perthshire, Perth; Powys, Welshpool; Staffordshire, Burton; Surrey, Camberley; Surrey, Redhill Aerodrome; Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Airport; Warwickshire, Baginton; West Sussex, Shoreham; Yorkshire, Doncaster Please note - This gift experience is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied up to the value stated.