30 Minute 4 Seater Lesson - North Weald
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Embark on an exhilarating journey with these fantastic 30-minute 4 seater flying lessons departing from North Weald airfield! This top-notch flying school is the real deal, boasting the coveted CAA Approved Training Organisation status and a team that's as friendly as they come. Tucked away in the scenic North Weald Bassett area of Essex, this airfield is steeped in history. Picture this: a Grade II listed aerodrome adorned with a sprawling hangar dating back to 1927, and the iconic Officer's Mess still standing tall. It's like stepping into a time capsule of aviation greatness! From its humble beginnings in 1916 to its pivotal role in the Battle of Britain, this place has seen it all. Fun fact: it was once buzzing with squadrons from various allied nations until the RAF bid farewell in 1964. Fast forward to today, and you've got yourself a buzzing hub of General Aviation where the skies are alive with the hum of aircraft. Keep your eyes peeled, because you might just catch a glimpse of some classic warbirds during your visit! With not one, not two, but three runways (two concrete and one grass), this flight training school operates year-round, rain or shine. Your adventure begins with a thorough pre-flight briefing followed by a hands-on introduction to the controls. Once you're up in the air, it's all on you, with expert guidance from your instructor every step of the way. It's like diving headfirst into your very own pilot flight training program, with the added thrill of soaring through the skies! So, what are you waiting for? Don't let this epic experience slip through your fingers – snag your voucher today and get ready to take flight!
- 30 Minute 4 seater flying lesson from North Weald Airfield
- CAA Approved Training Organisation
- Visit North Weald, the historic airfield
- 30 Minute trial flying lesson in a 4 seater Cessna 172
- Warm welcome, introduction and pre-flight checks
- Once airborne you have the opportunity to take control of the aircraft
- Flight times are quoted 'chock to chock'
- Flying time will count towards your pilot licence should you decide to start lessons
Information
- For flight time to count towards gaining your licence the minimum age is 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Photographic ID will be required on the day
- Available weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Flights are subject to weather conditions and air traffic control clearance
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 190.50 cm
Maximum Weight: 107.00 kg
- Spectators are welcome to attend and watch both take off and landing
- An interested observer can join you on your flight to observe the lesson from the rear seat
- Although time slots are allocated please be aware that aircraft lessons are subject to a number of factors which may cause a delay to your scheduled time
- Whilst every effort will be made to help keep you on time we ask for a degree of flexibility due to the nature of flying, air traffic delays and weather considerations
Locations
- Essex
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