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60-Minute Trial Lesson

A 60 minute flight with an instructor where you get hands-on at the controls: your first proper flying lesson and a genuine introduction to how an aeroplane flies.

A real flying lesson

  • Minimum age 14
  • Bring 1 passenger in the Cessna 172
  • Cessna 152: 90 kg max

The Trial Lesson is a real flying lesson. You will sit in the left-hand pilot seat, learn the main controls and fly the aircraft yourself, with your instructor beside you throughout.

It is the ideal way to find out whether learning to fly is for you, and an unforgettable gift for anyone who has ever dreamed of being a pilot.

What's included

  • Detailed ground briefing
  • 60 minutes of flight time
  • Hands-on flying from the pilot seat
  • Logbook entry (ask us about logging the flight)
Hands on the controls of a light aircraft, looking over the instrument panel in flight

Choose your aircraft

The 60-minute trial lesson 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 instructor at the airfield and have a look around the aircraft.

  2. 02

    Briefing

    A friendly briefing on the controls and what to expect.

  3. 03

    Fly

    60 minutes in the air, with as much hands-on flying as you like.

  4. 04

    Debrief

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

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

Book your 60-minute trial lesson

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