Flying Lesson at Prestwick Airport
- A fantastic flight experience
- A must for the budding pilot
- A full safety briefing and tutorial from your instructor
- Take the controls of the aircraft and put it through different manoeuvres
- Fly past your house if you live within range
This amazing flight experience allows the budding pilot in you to take the controls of a light aircraft for a flying lesson at Prestwick Airport. This flight experience offers the thrill of actually flying a light aircraft over Scotland!
After checking in at the flight school in Prestwick Airport there is a safety briefing and familiarisation of the aircraft. Your instructor who will explain all aspects of the flight including the effects of controls and how an aeroplane flies. On-board, you’ll complete pre-flight checks and your instructor will start the plane and take off.
Once at cruising altitude you’ll take control of the aircraft. Under the supervision of the instructor you’ll first learn how to fly ‘straight and level’ before increasingly putting the plane though manoeuvres including, turning, climbing and descending.
You’ll get amazing panoramic views of the area including local towns, railways, the motorway and landscape as you fly past. See local landmarks and even fly past your house if you live in the area (and air traffic control allows!).
Available at 2 Locations
Cumbernauld Airport
Participants
This experience entitles one person to the flight experience
Experience Duration
Allow extra time for the full experience
Weather
Flights are subject to weather and clients should phone on the morning of their flight to check
Restrictions
Minimum age 12, Maximum weight of 14 stone (2 seat) or maximum combined participant weight of 25 stone (4 seat)
Spectators
Family and friends are welcome to come along and use the clubhouse
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