2-Seater 40 Minute Lesson - Conington Airfield
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About the experience
Get ready for an amazing flying experience at Conington Airfield, also known as Peterborough Business Airport! Nestled perfectly in the Corby, Peterborough, and Huntingdon triangle, this 40-minute lesson is top-notch. It's a laid-back and friendly spot with a CAA Ordinary Licence, offering the best of both worlds. At Conington, you'll find a hub of flying clubs and operators, along with handy services like refuelling, hangarage, and aero maintenance. The flying school here boasts a sweet lineup of aircraft for training and hire, including Cessna, Piper, and Beech planes. And guess what? Your lesson will be in the cozy two-seater Cessna. Before you soar into the sky, you'll have a thorough pre-flight briefing, either in the plane or in one of the classrooms. Then, it's time to fire up that engine and get ready for takeoff! Learning to fly at Conington is more than just a lesson; it's tapping into aviation history. Once an RAF base in the '40s known as RAF Glatton, it was home to the legendary USAF B-17 'Flying Fortresses.' They flew an incredible 237 missions and over 7000 sorties during World War II, with nearly 3000 personnel calling it home. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take to the skies at Conington Airfield. Book your slot now and let the adventure begin!
- 40 Minute trial flying lesson out of Conington airfield
- Soar over the Peterborough countryside
- 1:1 Flying lessons
- Operated using Cessna aircraft
- 40 Minute trial flying lesson in a 2 seater Cessna 152 aircraft
- Pre-flight briefing
- Take the controls once airborne
- Flight durations are from engine start to engine stop
- Debrief and certificate of flight
Information
- Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
- Photographic ID will be required on the day
- Available weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Dates are subject to availability and weather conditions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 190.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 101.00 kg
- Spectators are more than welcome to attend and watch participants from the conservatory
- Hot and cold snacks can be purchased onsite between 11am and 3pm
- Although time slots are allocated please be aware that aircraft lessons are subject to a number of factors which may potentially cause delay to your schedule time
- Whilst every effort will be made to help keep you on time we ask for a degree of flexibility owing to the nature of flying, air traffic delays and weather
Locations
- Cambridgeshire
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