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Flying Lesson Experience Days

Flying Lessons: Everything you need to know

Learning to fly an actual plane is no longer the reserve of the rich and famous. With these Wish.co.uk flying lessons, you can enjoy a taster session without stumping up thousands of pounds.

Hop into your aircraft with a fully qualified instructor, then have a go at flying the plane if your instructor feels you’re ready to have a bash. If you prefer, you can just lounge around in the cockpit and enjoy the view. Lazy bones.

Flying lessons are open to all, with the 30 minute introductory session being available to anyone from age 12 and up: great if your budding pilot wants to get a head-start on his or her peers. More serene flying experiences are available too: anyone 13 or over can try piloting a glider with four Winch Launch sessions over the course of one day.

It’s great value for money, and a truly unique way to take to the skies. The more adventurous pilot will love having a go at flying an aerobatic plane, or mastering the controls of a helicopter during a 30min flight. Helicopter sessions are suitable for anyone 14 or over, while exciting aerobatic flights carry no age restrictions at all!

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FAQs

Q: Hang on, random people in tiny planes: isn’t this all a bit dangerous?
A: Introductory flying lessons are tailored to your ability: you won’t be doing anything the instructor isn’t absolutely sure you’re ready for. All the planes, gliders and microlights are two-seater affairs, so the tutor will do the complicated bits like taking off and landing. Once you’re up in the air, you’ll be given the option to take the controls if you haven’t turned green or started babbling incoherently.
Q: How old do I need to be?
A: This varies quite a bit. To fly a helicopter or a microlight you normally need to be 14 Earth years old. For a Tiger Moth or similar, there’s no lower age limit, but you must be a certain height, making it an ideal gift for bizarre, gangly toddlers.
Q: Can I take additional lessons if I get the bug?
A: Yes, if you want to fly again you can normally arrange this at the venue (or pop back to Wish.co.uk and buy another voucher). Some of our flying experiences are specifically designed to be introductory courses, so you might be offered a special discount.
Q: What if it’s snowing? I ain’t gettin on no plane, fool.
A: Good point. If the weather isn’t great, you’ll be asked to reschedule. Normally flying experiences are booked a few days before the event to avoid any inconvenience caused by an unexpected bout of bad weather. If you’re travelling a long way to the venue, it’s a good idea to call before you set off.
Q: Will I bump into Bruce Dickinson?
A: Errr yes. Possibly. Almost certainly. Just don’t bump into him while you’re in the air, please.