3 Hour Pilot Starter Pack-4 Seater
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If you're looking for a flying experience that combines history and learning, look no further than these Biggin Hill flying lessons. The club at Kent's Biggin Hill Airport has been offering lessons since 1947, making it the oldest school on site for budding pilots. Biggin Hill is famous for its rich aviation history, having served as a front line Battle of Britain RAF station during the Second World War. Nowadays, it's known as an active commercial airfield just 12 miles south of London, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to learn the art of flying. As soon as you arrive, you'll notice the impressively long tarmac runway, which can accommodate larger commercial airliners and attracts plenty of corporate and business jet traffic. It's a sight to behold for aviation enthusiasts as you taxi past all the resident and visiting planes lined up. Once you're up in the air, your instructor will take care of the takeoff and usually about 10 minutes into the flight, the lesson proper can begin. This isn't just a "have a go" session - you'll be following exercise number three in the pilot syllabus, which is a lesson in flying "straight and level". This is the highlight of the flight and something that seasoned flying veterans never forget - the feeling of taking control of such an impressive aircraft.
- Fly out of famous Biggin Hill Airport
- Training school established in 1947
- See London and Kent from the air
- Biggin Hill
Starter Packs
- A series of three 1 hour flying lessons in the Piper
- A pilots log book and aircraft inspection checklist
- All lessons start with a classroom briefing with your pilot in addition to the flying time
- Each lesson will be logged and will count towards the total hours needed should you wish continue studying for your Private Pilots Licence
- 3 hour pilot starter pack - 4 seater
Information
- Spectators are welcome to attend and watch participants in flight with plenty of great photo opportunities
- An interested observer (min age 14) may observe the lesson from the rear seat subject to weight restrictions and at the discretion of the instructor
- Minimum age of 14 years old.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
- Photographic ID will be required on the day
- Maximum weight 16 stone
- Maximum height 6ft 3ins
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 190.50 cm
Maximum Weight: 101.60 kg
Pilot Starter Packs
- If you wish to achieve a private pilots licence you'll need to complete at least 45 hours of flight training and complete theory exams, the flying school will be able to advise you on the additional costs involved
- Experiences are available weekdays and weekends throughout the year, subject to weather conditions and availability
- 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 scheduled time. Whilst every effort will be made to help keep you on time we ask for a degree of latitude owing to the nature of flying, air traffic delays and weather considerations
- Due to the popularity of this venue please book well in advance to avoid disappointment
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