60 minute Piper PA28 Flying Lesson - Blackpool
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About the experience
Experience the thrill of piloting a plane in the picturesque seaside town of Blackpool! The flight academy at Blackpool Airport offers top-notch flying lessons with fully qualified instructors, and you can choose from various lesson durations. During your 60-minute flight in a Piper PA28, you'll soar over Blackpool and take in sights like the famous Golden Mile, the Pleasure Beach, the Pier, and the Blackpool Tower. You'll also have the chance to fly further afield to places like Lancaster or the southern Lakes. The modern dual-controlled light aircraft ensures that you'll have an informative and enjoyable flying experience under the guidance of the skilled instructor pilot. The Academy's excellent facilities provide a comfortable setting for your friends and family to watch your airborne adventures from the 'Airside' cafe and bar, with great views of the airport. Don't miss the opportunity to take the controls and practice various flying manoeuvres, including gentle ascents, descents, and turning. Join us at the flight academy and make unforgettable memories as you learn to take flight over the stunning Blackpool coastline!
- See Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach
- Flight Academy of Excellence
- Warm and friendly welcome at the club
- Fab spectator views from 'Airside' cafe
- 60 minute 4 seater Flying Lesson
- Trial flying lesson in a 4 seater Piper PA28
- 60 minute 4 seater Flying Lesson
- A welcome and lesson briefing
- The chance to take the controls yourself
- Usually, flying the aircraft for the majority of the flight
- A personalised certificate on completion of the flight
- On four-seater flights, the pilot will usually allow you to take an interested friend or relative to observe the lesson from the rear seat
Information
- Minimum age is 14 years to count towards PPL
- 13 year olds, may be accommodated if requested
- Maximum weight for 4 seater flights is 18 stone
- There is a maximum height of 6'6''
- Selected weekdays (Tuesday to Friday) and Saturdays throughout the year
- Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location:
- Blackpool Airport is ideal for anyone looking for flights from in the North East of England
- Within easy reach of Preston and Blackburn via the M6 and M55, Manchester and Liverpool are just over an hour away by car.
Minimum Age: 13 years
Maximum Height: 198.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 114.00 kg
- Friends and family are welcome to come and watch the flights
- There is an excellent lounge and bar on-site, open between 9:00 and 22:00, 7 days a week
- Hot and cold food is available to purchase
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