60 Minute Light Sport Aircraft Flight - East Sussex
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About the experience
Feel the thrill of flying over the magnificent sights of Brighton in East Sussex! Take to the skies in a light sport aircraft and experience the breathtaking coastline, picturesque countryside, and ancient woodlands from a whole new perspective. This base is near Brighton, the highly qualified team of instructors, including ex-RAF fighter pilots and commercial captains, are dedicated to making your flying experience unforgettable. Their enthusiasm and humour will put you at ease as they guide you through the art of flying. Located just North East of Brighton, Deanland Airfield offers a rich history, having served as a temporary RAF Advanced Landing base during World War II. Today, it's a charming airfield owned by families who are passionate about light aviation, making it the ideal base for your microlight adventure. Our fleet of lightweight, modern, high-tech Ikarus C42 sports aircraft will ensure an incredibly smooth and exhilarating flight. Once in the air, the panoramic views across East Sussex and beyond will leave you in awe. Take control of these sensitive and light aircraft and make your light sport aircraft flight out of Brighton a truly unforgettable first lesson in flying.
- Fly from ex-RAF base Deanland Airfield in Lewes
- The school uses Ikarus C42 light sports aircraft
- Trial flights count towards pilot qualification
- The airfield is northeast of Brighton
- 60 Minute Lesson
- Welcome introduction and safety briefing
- 60-minute lesson
- Once airborne, you will be given the option to take the controls and fly the light sport aircraft yourself
- Time flown can be counted towards a qualification
60 Minute Flight:
- Choose your own route or let your instructor show you the best sites!
- Allow approximately two hours for this experience
Information
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch the flight
- There is an outside seating area
- Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted on the airfield
- Minimum age 14
- Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
- Maximum weight is 110kg (around 17 stone)
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Weight: 110.00 kg
- Please note that fixed-wing, closed-cockpit aircraft are used for flights; due to the lightweight nature of these modern sport aircraft, they're actually classed as microlights.
- Flex-wing microlight flights are not currently available at this location.
- Flights take place on weekdays and weekends, subject to availability
- Please note all flights are weather-dependent
Location:
- Deanland Airfield, Lewes
- Flights can be taken from Shoreham Airfield on selected dates upon request for an additional charge of £25, payable when booking your date.
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