Learn to fly with LAC

 

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Learn to fly in Manchester with LAC Flying School, the longest running and most well established flying school in the Greater Manchester area.

We’re based at Barton Aerodrome conveniently located just off the M60 in Eccles, so easily accessible by road and the Greater Manchester public transport network.

With around 35% of students going onto commercial flying we teach the NPPL(A), PPL(A) along with SEP renewals/revalidations, Night Ratings and the IMC Rating.

Pop in to see us at Barton – office hours are 09:00 to 17:00, or give us a call 0161 787 7326.

Trial lessons start from £165.

Training ranges from £220 to £265 per hour.

Flying School Rates and Charges

Comprehensive Pricing for Training, Aircraft Hire, and Membership

Training Rates (Including Instructor Hire)

Aircraft
Rate (£)
Cessna 150/152
232.00
Cessna 172 & Piper PA28-161
257.00

Solo (PPL Hire) Rates

Aircraft
Rate (£)
Cessna 150/152
196.00
Cessna 172 & Piper PA28-161
227.00

IR (R) Training Rates (Including Instructor Hire)

Aircraft
Rate (£)
Cessna 150/152
249.00
Cessna 172 & Piper PA28-161
275.00

* Prices above include VAT and Barton Aerodrome Licence Fee (£15.60). Landing fees and touch and go fees are paid separately.

Airfield Charges

Payable through LAC Flying School

Charge
Rate (£)
Landing fee
20.00
Touch and go fee
6.00

Flying School Charges

Service
Rate (£)
Membership initial (Annual)
149.00
Membership renewal (Annual)
129.00
Temporary Day Membership (for licence revalidation/renewals etc only)
12.00
Temporary Month Membership (for licence revalidation/renewals etc only)
45.00
Ground Tuition (Per Hour)
49.00
Instructor Hire (Per Hour)
75.00
E-Exam fee (theory)
65.00

 

We are passionate about flying training and pride ourselves on achieving high standards. We aim to cater for everyone’s needs, whether it be a new hobby, the start of a flying career or an unforgettable one off experience.