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30-Minute Experience Flight

A relaxed half-hour flight over Kent with a qualified pilot. Sit back and enjoy the view.

Your first taste of flight

  • Night flights October to February
  • Bring 1 passenger in the Cessna 172
  • Cessna 152: 90 kg max

Thirty minutes over Kent while your pilot flies and you take in the view, with plenty of time for photos. Perfect for first-timers and as a gift.

From October to the end of February you can also fly it at night, with the lights of Kent and the Medway towns below. Night flights are £210 in the Cessna 152 or £255 in the Cessna 172. Just ask for a night flight when you book.

See the routes

What's included

  • Pre-flight briefing with your pilot
  • 30 minutes of flight time
  • A route of your choice over Kent
  • Take as many photos as you like while you fly
Instrument panel and control yoke of our Cessna 172, G-WACW

Choose your aircraft

The 30-minute experience flight is available in each aircraft in our fleet. All prices include VAT.

SLA 100 Executive lightweight aircraft parked on a grass airfieldComing soon

SLA 100 Lightweight

Details coming soon.

Not yet available to book

On the day

  1. 01

    Welcome

    Meet your pilot at the airfield and have a look around the aircraft.

  2. 02

    Briefing

    A friendly briefing on the route, safety and what to expect.

  3. 03

    Fly

    30 minutes in the air, enjoying the view while your pilot flies.

  4. 04

    Debrief

    Talk through the flight, ask any questions and grab a photo.

Weight and age limits apply. See our FAQ for details.

Where you'll fly

Choose one of our two sightseeing routes over Kent. Your pilot sets the exact track on the day, depending on the weather.

Book your 30-minute experience flight

Get in touch to book your flight, ask a question or buy a gift voucher. We are always happy to chat.