A Flying Experience For Father's Day!

You won’t find a more unusual gift for Father’s Day than a flying experience in pursuit of being a pilot!

It’s not every day you get the chance to take control of a real aircraft, and for any dad who’s ever gazed up at the sky and wondered what it’s like from the cockpit, this is a chance to make that dream a reality. 

Whether he’s a lifelong aviation fan or just loves trying something new, a flying experience offers excitement, adventure, and a story he’ll be telling for years.

From taxiing down the runway to soaring above the countryside, flying lessons give him hands-on time in the pilot’s seat, all under the watchful eye of a professional instructor. 

It’s not just a gift—it’s an unforgettable experience, packed with adrenaline, achievement and awe-inspiring views. So, if you’re looking to swap the usual gifts for something truly memorable this Father’s Day, a flying lesson might just lift his spirits higher than ever before.

Learn how to be a pilot

Duration: 3.5 hour with 20 minutes of flying

Location: Blackpool

These are the first magical steps towards becoming a real life pilot, or even just way to start a new hobby! You’ll start at the airfield with pre-flight briefings covering all the safety aspects and dynamics explanations of a fixed wing aircraft. 

From here, you will then get into the skies with a fully qualified instructor and even take control to learn the basics flying lessons!

What does the experience include?

• Refreshments on arrival
• Pre-Flight Briefings
• Public Liability Insurance
• FREE Pilot Notes
• A Presentation on Airline Pilot Career options by a CAA Licensed Flight Instructor
• Hands-on 1:1 (20 min) Flying Lesson and General Handling
• Light Lunch (Buffet style or voucher for cafe/restaurant)
• A Guided Tour of the Hangers (where possible) and discussion about various aircraft types
• Signed Flight Certificate on Completion at most locations
• Counts Towards a Pilot's License

Double Landing Flying Lessons

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes of flying

Location: Bedford, Blackpool, Cheltenham, Maidenhead, Saint Agnes and Stourbridge

These flying lessons are more of a combination experience as you can not only the experts flying, you also get the chance to take control of the flight too!

30 minutes is spent learning the basics of flying and grasping the intricacies of controlling an aircraft. Another 30 minutes is then spent observing the pilot whilst you are seated at the rear of the aircraft.

Anytime spent behind the controls of the aeroplane counts towards a private pilots licence so you’re well on you way to becoming a pilot!

What does this experience include?

• Flying Time is under instruction of a CAA Qualified Instructor
• 2 x 30 minute flights
• Pre-Flight Briefings
• Public Liability Insurance
• FREE Pilot Notes
• Tea/Coffee at most locations
• Counts towards a Pilot's License
• Experience is taken as part of a 2-person group
• Spectators are welcome and may take photographs

Triple Flying Experience

Duration: 2.5 hours with 90 minutes of flying

Location: Bedford and Beverley

Across 2.5 hours, you'll take to the skies with a CAA Qualified Instructor by your side, guiding you every step of the way. This thrilling aviation experience includes not one, but three practical flying sessions, giving you a real sense of what it's like to take control of an aircraft.

What does this experience include?

• Flying Time is under instruction of a CAA Qualified Instructor
• 2 x Flights as an Observer in the rear
• Pre-Flight Briefings
• Public Liability Insurance
• FREE Pilot Notes
• Tea/Coffee at most locations
• Counts towards a Pilot's License
• Experience is taken as part of a 2-person group
• Spectators are welcome and may take photographs

This Father’s Day, give him more than just a present—give him the chance to take to the skies. Whether it's a one-off flying lesson or the start of a brand-new hobby, it’s a gift that offers excitement, freedom and a story he'll never forget.  

So, if you're looking to make this year extra special, a flying experience is a brilliant way to show your appreciation. After all, nothing says “thank you, Dad” quite like letting him take the controls of a real aircraft.