Where Abouts can I fly an aeroplane for the first time?

• There are airfields across the UK where people can fly an aeroplane for the first time
• Flying lessons can last from 30 minutes or longer and include a safety briefing
• From Scotland to southern England, you can fly an aeroplane for the first time and take the first steps to becoming a pilot

You can fly an aeroplane for the first time at an airfield where there are professional flying lessons with a qualified instructor, which is possible to book through Flydays.

Flying lessons are possible for people who have never flown before, whether that's aspiring pilots on the first steps of an aviation career or those simply wanting to try something new.

Where can I fly an aeroplane for the first time in Scotland?

There are a number of airports and airfields where you can fly an aeroplane for the first time in Scotland.

A larger airport where you can take the controls of an aeroplane with a flying lesson is Glasgow International Airport.

Other popular airports for budding pilots include Cumbernauld Airport and Perth Airport, while there's the chance to let the pilot do the flying with pleasure flights at Balado Airfield, Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Are there places in the East of England where I can fly an aeroplane for the first time?

The east of England is full of airfields where you experience sitting in the cockpit and actually fly the aeroplane, even if it is your first time.

Places to head skywards include Norwich Airport, Little Gransden Airfield, Sibson Aerodrome and Beccles Airfield.

Other airfields in East Anglia available with FlyDays.co.uk for first time pilots include Fowlmere Airfield, while there's other ways to enjoy flying experiences, such as with a virtual flying experience at RAF Mildenhall.

Where can I learn to fly in the Midlands as a novice pilot?

You can learn to fly for the first time in the Midlands at various airfields across the East and West Midlands.

If it's in the East Midlands then airfields include Darley Moor Airfield and Humberside Airport, plus many more.

Heading over to the West Midlands and there's also a fantastic range of airfields catering for those with a desire to fly an aeroplane.

Among them is Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield near the historic town of Stratford upon Avon, while other opportunities to head above the clouds can be found at Hungry Hill Farm Airstrip, Tatenhill Airfield and Shobdon Aerodrome.

Does the South of England have airfields where I can fly an aeroplane without any experience?

Yes, there are plenty of airports and airfields across the south of England where you can fly an aeroplane without any previous experience.

Towards the east of southern England this includes Rochester Airport, more centrally there is Brighton City Airport (aka Shoreham Airport), while towards the west of southern England there is Exeter Airport and Bournemouth Airport.

Where in Wales can I fly an aeroplane for the first time?

You can fly an aeroplane for the first time in Wales at Caernarfon Airport and Powys and Mid Wales Airport, while other flying experiences can be found airfields including Swansea Airport.

UK wide coverage for novice pilots

FlyDays.co.uk is a leading provider of flying experiences and is proud to be able to offer budding pilots and thrill seekers the chance to fly an aeroplane for the first time at sites across the UK.