60 Minute Cessna 172 Flying Lesson - Essex
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About the experience
For those of you who are passionate about aviation history and also want to learn how to fly, a lesson departing from North Weald Airfield simply has to be on your agenda. Flying has been taking place at this historic airfield since 1916, during World War 1 and had continued use through World War 2 and beyond, when the RAF finally moved out in 1964. With the chance to depart from the same airfield as used by pilots throughout the Battle of Britain and the rest of the twentieth century, this is a rare opportunity to get so close to history. Not only will this lesson give you a slice of aviation history, but the chance to learn how to fly a 4 seater Cessna 172 with some of the best, most enthusiastic pilots around. The flying school here is the only CAA Approved Training Organisation operating out of North Weald so there’s no doubt that for the duration of your flight, you will be in the best hands. Not only will you be taught how to fly the aircraft, but be given a through briefing on explaining how the aircraft works and all the accompanying instrumentation. Our instructors believe this is particularly important before you get set in the skies so you have the right foundations to fly. If you, or somebody you know is a passionate history buff who has been talking about learning to fly for years, you won’t want to miss out on a flying lesson from North Weald.
- Trial flying lesson from North Weald airfield
- CAA Approved Training Organisation
- A superb airfield with lots of aviation history!
- After a welcome and introduction your instructor will talk you through the pre-flight checks
- Once airborne you will have the chance to take the controls and fly the aircraft
- All flight durations are from 'brakes on to brakes off'
- Instruction flying time will count towards your pilot licence training should you decide to start lessons
Information
- North Weald Airfield, Essex
- There is no minimum age however for flight time to count towards gaining your licence the minimum age is 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
- Photographic ID will be required on the day
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 190.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 107.00 kg
- Spectators are welcome to attend and watch participants in flight with plenty of great photo opportunities
- Participants of the four seater experiences are allowed to bring an interested observer (min age 14) who can observe the lesson from the rear seat (at the discretion of the flight instructor and subject to weather conditions)
- All flights are subject to weather conditions and air traffic control clearance
- Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Although time slots are allocated please be aware that aircraft lessons are subject to a number of factors which may cause 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
- North Weald Airfield
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