Flying Lessons at Halfpenny Green Airport

The moment you arrive, you'll feel the buzz of aviation in the air. After a friendly welcome, you'll be briefed on safety and the basics of flying before you step into the cockpit. Feel the excitement build as you take off, soaring into the skies and gaining a new perspective of the charming landscapes below. You’ll have the chance to take control and experience the joy of flying firsthand!

Located conveniently from Birmingham and with easy access to the entire West Midlands, Halfpenny Green Airport is a fantastic location to realize your dreams of flight. Join us to discover just how exhilarating flying can be!

What's Included

• Trial flying lesson in a 2 or 4-seater aircraft
• Welcome, introduction and briefing with a fully qualified instructor
• Pre-flight briefing including the effects of controls and theory of flight
• Opportunity to take the controls and fly the aircraft during your flight
• Lessons count towards your Pilot's licence, should you wish to continue training
• All lessons are conducted by a fully qualified pilot
• 2-seater flights are taken in a Cessna 150 aircraft
• 4-seater flights are taken in either a Cessna 172 or Piper PA28 aircraft
• Flight times are chock to chock

When Is It Available

• 7 days a week subject to availability and weather conditions

Suitable For

• 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
• 2 Seater: Maximum weight 16 stone
• 4 Seater: Maximum weight 18 stone
• Maximum height 6ft 3ins

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to attend and watch participants in flight with plenty of great photo opportunities
• Participants of four-seater flights may bring one interested observer (min age 14) who can observe the lesson from the rear seat (at the discretion of the flight instructor and subject to weather conditions)

Anything Else

• Flight times quoted are 'chock to chock'
• Complimentary club lounge and tea/coffee making facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Food and drink can be purchased from Amelia's, the airport cafe & bar