Trial Flights

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.

Terms & Conditions apply.

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 fly over your house but only if Manchester’s controlled airspace allows. Your instructor will explain the basic flying controls and after pre-flight checks it’s time to fly!

Shortly after take off the instructor will (at his/her discretion) hand over control to you and you’ll fly the aircraft for most of the flight… if you 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 you will receive a certificate with details of the flight and can 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. With the 4 seat aircraft we can only carry one interested observer in the back – this is not guaranteed and will be at the instructor’s discretion on the day.

*Our trial lessons are 30 or 50 minutes total time, this includes taxying time

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

New for Christmas

**We also offer landaway trial lessons – with lunch included- please call reception on 0161 787 7326 to enquire further**

• Landaway (2 seat) £450

• Landaway (4 seat) £499

Ready to start learning?

We have some great value packages for you.

3 Hour – STARTER Package:

• 2 Seat aircraft: 3 hours flying, Initial Membership & Pilots Logbook… £849

• 4 Seat aircraft: 3 hours flying, Initial Membership & Pilots Logbook…  £929

3 Hour – STARTER Package PLUS:

• 2 Seat aircraft: ….. £1029(please note weight and height limit of 13 stone and 6′ 1″)

• 4 Seat aircraft: … £1100 

3 Flight training hours – pre/post flight briefings

Initial first years membership

2 hours starter ground tuition

Logbook

Pooleys – Air Pilot manual book one

Checklist

Pilot bag (M)

Fuel tester

Fuel guage

6 Hour – *ADVANCED* STARTER Package PLUS:

• 2 Seat aircraft: ….. £1759
  (Please note there are weight and height limits of 13 stone and 6.1ft)

• 4 Seat aircraft: … £1910

6 Flight training hours – pre/post flight briefings

Initial first years membership

2 hours starter ground tuition

Logbook

Pooleys – Air Pilot manual book one

Checklist

Pilot bag (M)

Fuel tester

Fuel guage

*The above prices are subject to change and chargeable at the current rate, inclusive of VAT*

**All Packages are valid 6 months from the date of purchase**