FlyingExperiences

Reach for the sky with your first flying lesson and soar away into the wide blue yonder. Under expert tuition, you can take the controls yourself and discover the absolute freedom of the sky. This is the perfect gift idea for anyone who loves flying, and with a chance to…

Reach for the sky with your first flying lesson and soar away into the wide blue yonder. Under expert tuition, you can take the controls yourself and discover the absolute freedom of the sky. Your 60 minute flying lesson begins with a pre-flight briefing with your instructor. You will…

Take to the skies to experience a whole new way of flying. Begin on solid ground with a detailed safety briefing, followed by a talk on personal requirements (from gentle to jaw-dropping!) to help the pilot tailor the flight and ensure the best possible session. Then climb aboard a high…

Get airborne for an exhilarating aerobatic flight in a high performance 152 Aerobat Cessna. Depending on nerves and levels of bravery, the session can be tailored to specific requirements to ensure the best possible flight. After a full flight safety briefing, hop into the craft and take to the air…

Aerobatic stunt flying experience days start off on the ground with a comprehensive briefing and chat through any specific requirements with an instructor so that the flight can be tailored to specific requirements (and levels of braveness). Then climb aboard the plane - either a British Slingsby Firefly or modern…

Your instructor will perform an extreme aerobatic sequence and then it's then time for you to try and perform the same manoeuvres as your instructor coaches you! The plane used, a Pitts Special is a lightweight aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts. It has accumulated many competition wins since its…

Aerobatic flight, or to give it it's earlier name, stunt flying, is probably one of the most exciting of flying experiences around. You may have seen some of the manoeuvres at air shows and now is your chance to experience the G-forces as you pull stunts in the air. This…

Climb aboard a De Havilland Chipmunk aeroplane and see just what these aerobatic craft are capable of. From Shoreham Airport in West Sussex, you will be greeted on arrival and can chat to your instructor about any specific requirements. There will be some comprehensive training to go through on the…

Have you ever looked out on a sheer drop and wondered what it would be like to fall? Here is your chance to find out what it's like to drop 60 metres. It may not last long but the memories will last a lifetime. Here are the facts: 0-60mph takes,…

This is Ireland's only fixed bungee location. You'll be jumping from a purpose made tower surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the west. From the moment you arrive at the site to moment you land, you are not just getting a bungee jump, you'll experience the thrill…

Nothing quite compares to the serenity of ballooning. Gazing down upon the fields, hedgerows and villages dappled in soft evening sunlight or tranquil early morning light is such a peaceful moment. As you slowly drift across the sky you'll hear no sound other than your fellow passengers. This is a…

You can choose one of the following activities: London pleasure flight (for two) Once aboard your 4-seater twin engined aircraft, you will join the Thames at Dartford then follow the river to the Millenium Dome, pass over Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, the City of London, then on to the London…

Whether it's just for fun or you are interested in going for your pilots licence this intro flight is a must. You will learn how to control the aircraft with a full briefing by your fully qualified instructor. Then it's up to you as you fly the aircraft feeling the…

Try gliding and experience the extraordinary sensations of speed and silence that come from flying in one of these spectacular and graceful craft. Your trial lesson will last between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the weather conditions in which time you will learn how to turn and manoeuvre the…

Gliding is perhaps the most elegant way that humans can be airborne. Start with a briefing session before climbing aboard a dual-controlled glider with an expert instructor, before the glider is towed into the air by a light aircraft. Once at a height of around 2,000 ft the rope is…

Head to the clouds and enjoy the pure tranquillity of an aerotow gliding flight. On arrival, a qualified instructor will talk through safety, the aircraft and the flight ahead. Next it's time to board a dual-controlled glider ready for take-off. Get towed to heights of around 2,000 ft and enjoy…

Enjoy a truly breathtaking aerial experience with an aerotow gliding flight. After a full flight briefing, take to the air in a dual-controlled glider with an experienced pilot to enjoy the thrills of aviation as well as beautiful views of the ground below. The glider is towed by a light…

These exhilarating Winch Launch Glider Flight lessons will launch you to between 1000 and 1500 feet above the ground. You will be able to see far across the rolling English countryside on this course to remember. The lessons will last between 5 and 20 minutes (depending on weather conditions) in…

After your first flight you'll be hooked on this superb sport. Why? It's much more challenging than powered flight - you need a lot of skill to keep a glider airborne - knowing how to recognise lift (rising air), where to find it and how to use it. But it's…

Nothing else comes close to the thrilling sensation of a swift, vertical flight in a helicopter. Admire the views while swooping across the beautiful landscape from awesome heights. After what will seem a lengthy few minutes in the air, you settle gracefully back on the ground. This truly is an…

Nothing else comes close to the thrilling sensation of a swift, vertical flight in a helicopter. Admire the views while swooping across the beautiful landscape from awesome heights. After what will seem a lengthy few minutes in the air, you settle gracefully back on the ground. This truly is an…

Join a select club of flyers by taking to the air in a helicopter. At the airfield the instructor gives a briefing on flying techniques and safety before the two of you climb into a dual-controlled training helicopter. The vertical take-off is astounding, and the thrills will continue as the…

Whether you are trying to beat the traffic, or simply want a bird's eye view of the countryside, there is no more stylish way to travel than flying a helicopter. The special skill and co-ordination required to fly helicopters is generally more challenging than flying fixed-wing aircraft - so you'll…

Nothing else comes close to touching the magic of vertical flight, from the moment you lift into the air to the second the helicopter settles gracefully back on the ground it is an unforgettable experience. Take your seat as the pilot climbs gracefully to over 1,000 feet and accelerates to…

Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, jump onto the airflow and you are skydiving. It's a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste…

Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, jump onto the airflow and you are skydiving. It's a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste…

Buggying has come a long way since it first started out in 1990. The latest buggies are purpose built, light, high performance vehicles and are easy to handle. Seated in your three wheel, lightweight stainless steel buggy with your kite airborne 25 metres from your outstretched arms, you have the…

Learning to fly an aeroplane is a challenging and rewarding experience and this introductory flying lesson is your first step towards becoming a pilot. Feel the aircraft respond to your lightest touch and experience for yourself the sheer exhilaration of flying. It is both a fun day out for the…

What better way for two people to enjoy a trip to beautiful West Sussex than to see it from the sky in a magnificent Bulldog plane? This is an amazing opportunity for a couple to take to the skies in two aircraft, with an experienced ex Red Arrow or military…

Flying a microlight is an exhilarating experience - and one which needs strong nerves and a real head for heights! Begin with a short briefing from a qualified instructor, before hopping into a microlight. There are two types of microlight (both dual-controlled) - 'flex wing' - based on the frame…

Enjoy a 40 minute motor glider flight. Following a short briefing with an instructor, you, with your instructor, will taxi out, and upon completion of the pre-flight checks, will head for the sky. On returning to the airfield, the engine can be turned off allowing you to experience a…

This is one of the most challenging sports ever invented, and is perfect for the adrenalin junkie! Your ground training is rigorous and you must be fit. The climb to an altitude of about 3,200 feet only takes a few minutes and pretty soon your 'jumpmaster' will be…

On a tandem skydive you are secured to an instructor and skydive from approximately 10,000 feet. The moment of truth arrives all too fast, as your tandem master shouts in your ear Are you ready to skydive? You will leave the aircraft with your heart thumping. Here goes! The wind…

Can't decide between flying, driving and sightseeing? Try all three at the IWM Duxford. Begin with a briefing in the control tower, then don a flight jacket for a flying lesson in a genuine De Havilland Tiger Moth, the quintessential English biplane. Pose for a picture with the Tiger Moth,…

Sail and soar through the sky. Let us introduce you to this absorbing sport at some of the top clubs in the country. It's a fantastic chance to experience the excitement of powerless flights. This introduction to gliding will really get you into the sport. Depending on the location and…