60 Minute Light Aircraft Flight

60 Minute Light Aircraft Flight
60 Minute Light Aircraft Flight
60 Minute Light Aircraft Flight
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60 mins
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£199
  • About

    If we were meant to fly, we'd have wings. We've got the Wright brothers to thank for the alternative - light aircraft. Your experience starts with your feet firmly on the ground, starting with a briefing about flying techniques and safety. Then climb aboard your two or four seater training plane with a fully-qualified instructor. Each venue flies different craft but, with famous names from Cessna to Piper on the cockpit, you can be confident you're piloting the 'sports cars' of the aeronautical world. Then its chocks away for your 60 minute flight, during which time (at the pilot's discretion) you can take control and experience the absolute joy of flying a plane. The feeling of control is brilliant, not to mention the breathtaking views.

    • Expert instruction from your qualified pilot and breathtaking views of earth and sky
    • Take the controls and pilot the plane during your 60 min flight
    • Can contribute towards flying time for a Private Pilot's Licence
    • Or just do it as a one-off for the sheer joy of flying!
  • Key Info

    Availability

    Many venues operate seven days a week all year round. Please note that weekends are particularly busy - book several weeks in advance. During the winter months flights are usually run earlier in the day, during daylight hours.

    Participant Guidelines

    Restrictions vary according to venue. As a guide, the minimum age varies from 12 to 16, minimum height 4', maximum 6' to 6'6'' and maximum weight 14 to 18 stone. Some venues will ask you for name and address/photo id on the day for security reasons.

    Weather

    Flying is a weather dependent activity and it's essential that you call the venue for a weather check before setting out. If your flight is cancelled because of the weather, it will be re-booked for an alternative date or time.

    Duration

    Your experience will last for about 80 minutes, including your 60 minute flight. Flight times are approximate and are the chocks-off to chocks-on duration.

    Numbers On Day

    Your briefing might be shared. Your flight will be held on a one-to-one basis with the instructor.

    Spectators

    Spectators are welcome to watch you take off and land.

    Dress Code

    Wear flat-soled shoes. Bring sunblock and a hat in summer. Sunglasses are recommended all year round.

    Other Info

    Your flying time can count towards a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL). To qualify for a PPL you need 35 hours of dual control and 10 hours solo flying. If you have ever wanted to be a pilot, this is a great way to get started.

  • Reviews

    Great Day

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    Michael B, 25 Jan 2012
    Light Aircraft Flight

    Brilliant. This was something that I had wanted to do for a long time. The pilot and staff made me and my wife very welcome. Although it was grey and overcast the flight was most enjoyable. I even took controls of the plane. Great day, great experience.

    Spectacular!

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    William H, 30 Dec 2011
    Light Aircraft Flight

    What a fantastic experience - taking control of the aircraft both on the ground and, more importantly, in the air, was such an amazing experience. I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in flying...it's just you and the instructor for an hour in the air. It's even made me think about continuing on to obtain a private pilot licence!

    Fantastic

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    Edward L, 19 Oct 2011
    Light Aircraft Flight

    Amazing hands on experience. Mike (instructor) was so professional yet so friendly. Really recommend.

    Best Birthday Present!

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    Reema M, 11 Oct 2011
    Light Aircraft Flight

    I bought the 60 minute Aircraft Flight for my Husband as a birthday present and he totally loved the experience. The Instructor was friendly, approachable and very accommodating. He made my husband feel special all the way through and let him take control of the plane. It was a wonderful experience and one that my husband would love to do again. Thank you to Red Letter days for making the booking process so seamless and for the great flying experience.

    Excellent Experience!

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    Peter W, 04 Oct 2011
    Light Aircraft Flight

    Faultless service in terms of booking and reserving the flight, superb day out and an exciting flight from historic Shoreham Airfield---Many Thanks!!

    Great Experience

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    Mark C, 11 Sep 2011
    Light Aircraft Flight

    Better than i had imagined. Great way to start if your looking into getting a licence, great taster. Was only up for 40min even though it should have been an hour, nevertheless a great day. Definitely recommend. The wind added to the thrill also!!!

    In The Clouds

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    Arie K, 07 Aug 2011
    Light Aircraft Flight

    My flight was the first flight that day and the weather was perfect. I had decided to go to Sibson Aerodrome near Peterborough. I was warmly received and offered a hot drink on arrival. Everything was well organised and it wasn't long before we were on the runway getting ready for take-off. The instructor was very friendly and informative with that typical pilot calming voice. He flies airliners as a day job and light aeroplanes are clearly his passion. He took us up in the Robin two seater and at 4500 feet explained the controls to me very clearly. Then it was my turn to take control! I flew for 45 minutes over local landmarks like Burnley House and Rutland water. My instructor was very well informed about the area and we could see for about 40 miles in all directions. I enjoyed flying so much that it felt to be over in 5 minutes. I felt totally thrilled and completely energised by the experience. I can thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to try out flying!

    A Brilliant Experience

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    Neil P, 11 Jun 2011
    Light Aircraft Flight

    I can fully understand how people get the bug to learn to fly. A great experience and the instructor was very helpful and enlightening.

    High Flying And Loving It!

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    Amy H, 30 May 2011
    Light Aircraft Flight

    Could hardly believe that just 40minutes after arriving at the flying school, I was in control of the aircraft! Flying circles over Silverstone racetrack and Althorp House was truly incredible! A fantatstic experience!

    A Superb Experience

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    Andrew C, 10 Oct 2010
    Light Aircraft Flight

    The opportunity to fly hands-on myself for most of the flight, including take-off, was great. My instructor was very friendly and inspired great confidence.

    An Awesome Experience

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    Pamela J, 02 Oct 2010
    Light Aircraft Flight

    I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The instructor explained everything clearly and I was amazed how quickly into the lesson I was allowed to take over the controls. The scenery was breathtaking and the personal realisation of what I was actually doing was unbelievable and very exhilerating. Flying was something that I had wanted to do for a long time and and my lovely fiance, Stuart, made my dream come true. I would love to have more lessons in the future and maybe get my Pilot's license.

    Absolutely Fantastic

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    Andrew A, 22 Aug 2010
    Light Aircraft Flight

    Everything was really easy to set up. Sibson airfiled handled the detailed part of my booking really well and the instructor who took me up ensured I really had a fantastic experience. I was expecting it to be really great but, if anything, it exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to have another flight.

    Just Brilliant

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    Janice C, 27 Jul 2010
    Light Aircraft Flight

    Super instructor - made you feel very relaxed and the time went so quickly.

    A Wonderful Experience

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    John S, 12 Sep 2009
    Light Aircraft Flight

    Having been bought this experience as a birthday present, it has been one of the best times I have experienced. All the arrangements worked like clockwork and the flight and instructor were marvellous. Being flown in a light aircraft was great but flying it myself was exhilarating. A great day for me and my family and friends. Thank you.

    Unforgettable Flying

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    Brian W, 15 Aug 2009
    Light Aircraft Flight

    I was amazed to have been allowed a hand in everything from taxiing and take off to landing. Once in the air, it was pretty much just me! Simultaneously terrifying and exhilarating! My instructor made it a great experience for me, talking through the controls and the feel of flying and ensuring that I enjoyed the experience with tour guide commentary - which I did, right down to being the one communicating with the control centre in usual flying lingo! And the scenery in Devon is amazing, we flew up towards the Bristol channel and then swept west across and down the entire North Devon coastline. Jaw-droppingly beautiful and amazing to see places I know so well from the air. In fact, straight afterwards I went surfing in Croyde, which I had only flown a loop around about an hour earlier!

    Had A Fantastic Time, Great Memories.

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    Michael H, 10 Jun 2009
    Light Aircraft Flight

    After a fifteen minute briefing, off we went. When we got up to 1000ft the pilot said 'Right it's all yours' so with his instructions I flew the plane. He got me to go over this cloud, and under that cloud, he taught me how to turn right and left, we flew over Harwich, over Felixstow, and over my brother's house in West Mersea. The time went so quick, then he said as I had done so well he would let me take it down to 400ft and line it up to land before he took over and landed it. He then told me how to taxi it over the grass to the hangar. Out we got and my wife was able to take some photos, I was then presented with a pilot's log book with the 1hr lesson in. I had a great time and would recommend it to anyone.

    Fantastic, Fun Experience

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    Craig S, 17 Apr 2009
    Light Aircraft Flight

    Very enjoyable experience. Instructor very friendly and easy to get on with. The scenery was beautiful and with the weather being so good I could see for miles. Would highly recommend as a fun, new experience. Only down side is that there were no sites in Scotland so had to travel 300 miles to the nearest allocated airfield. However it did give me the opportunity to have a weekend away with my wife which is no bad thing!

    Amazing Experience

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    Sue G, 06 Apr 2009
    Light Aircraft Flight

    I had a fantastic flight with a lovely instructor. Amazing experience and I'm really glad I didn't swap this for a safer earth-bound option! The chaps at the airfield were wonderful, so helpful and made it a really good experience - even taking care of my husband who was on-hand to video/photograph the event.

    Extremely Enjoyable Experience

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    Ian M, 01 Aug 2008
    Light Aircraft Flight

    This was a very good experience. The instructor was patient and friendly and obviously tailored the experience for me.

    Wonderful Day, As Good As Expected

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    Julie C, 29 Jul 2008
    Light Aircraft Flight

    This was a 60th birthday gift for my husband and he really enjoyed the day. The flight took off and was able to fly to our home and our local area which gave him wonderful views of places never seen from the air before. Was also able to take the controls of the aircraft for some of the airtime which was a real first for him.

Locations


This Choice Voucher allows you to take part at any of the following locations

  • Light Aircraft Flight - Brackley, Northamptonshire
  • Light Aircraft Flight - Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
  • Light Aircraft Flight - Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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  • Light Aircraft Flight - Shoreham, East Sussex
  • Light Aircraft Flight - Umberleigh, Devon

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