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Soar Over Essex: Flying Lessons

Get ready for an exhilarating escape as you glide over the breathtaking Essex coastline! Our flying lessons are not just about getting behind the controls, they're about creating unforgettable memories. As you rise from our family-run school, located just steps from Clacton on Sea, you'll have a unique perspective of both the sparkling water and the lush countryside.

Each flight is tailored to your experience level, whether you're a beginner eager to learn or someone seeking to enhance your skills. Our experienced instructors will be by your side, guiding you through every step of the flight. Feel the thrill of taking control, navigating through the skies, and soaking in the incredible sights below.

This isn't just a lesson; it's a journey into the heart of aviation. So come ready for adventure, enthusiasm, and a sense of discovery as you carve your own path across the beautiful Essex landscape. Secure your booking now and prepare for a soaring experience like no other!

What's Included

  • Trial flying lesson in a two seater Cessna 152 or the four seater Cessna 172 aircraft
  • Pre-flight briefing with your pilot
  • 30 or 60-minute flight durations are available
  • Opportunity to take the controls during your flight
  • Flight times are quoted 'chock to chock', ie. from when the plane starts to taxi, to when it switches off at the end of the lesson

When Is It Available

  • Open 7 days a week, closed Christmas through to New Year and for the annual two day Clacton Airshow in August
  • Flights are weather dependent

Location

  • Clacton Airfield, Essex

Suitable For

  • Minimum age for a lesson is 14 years old
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield

Two seater Restrictions
  • Maximum weight 15 stone
  • Maximum height 6ft 1ins

Four Seater Restrictions*
  • Maximum weight 16 stone
  • Maximum height 6ft 3ins
*please note the combined weight must not exceed 36 stone

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to attend and watch participants in flight with plenty of great photo opportunities
  • Participants of the four seater experiences are allowed to bring two interested observers (min age 14, one observer must be over 18) who can observe the lesson from the rear seat (at the discretion of the flight instructor and subject to weather conditions)
Soar Over Essex: Flying Lessons

• Fly out of family-run Clacton Airfield
• Stunning coastal views of Clacton on Sea
• School has offered lessons since 1988
• Various 2 or 4 seater flights available

£149.00

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