Prices Correct as of January 2024

The trial lesson is the first step towards gaining your Private Pilot Licence. It will give you an insight into what's involved in the PPL course and the time flown counts towards your licence. A trial lesson also makes an excellent gift for those looking to experience the thrill of flight.

*Our trial lessons are 30 or 50 minutes flight time

30/50 Minute Trial Lessons

When you arrive at the flying school you will be met by your instructor who will give you a choice of which direction you'd most like to fly in. Usually during the 50 minute flights we fly either West towards Southport/Blackpool or East towards the Pennines. We do try to get you over your house but unfortunately due to Manchester Airports controlled airspace we cannot always guarantee this. After a small bit of paperwork you will be shown out to the aircraft by your instructor who will explain the basic flying controls. After the pre-flight checks have been completed it's time to fly!

Shortly after take off the instructor will hand over control to the “student” who will then fly the aircraft for most of the flight… if they want to! All our trial lessons take place in a single engine light aircraft operating at speeds of around 100mph. On returning to the airfield the “student” will receive a certificate with details of the flight. Afterwards you are free to relax in the clubhouse where refreshments are served.

***Please note height and weight restrictions apply to the 2 seat aircraft, these are 6'1" and 13 stone respectively. If you chose a 4 seat aircraft we can only carry one interested observer in the back and this is not guaranteed as it depends on conditions of the day.

For more information on trial lessons please download our brochure...

30 Minute (2 Seat)   £150.00

30 Minute (4 Seat)   £160.00

50 Minute (2 Seat)   £199.00

50 Minute (4 Seat)   £219.00