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Flying Lessons Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton
REF: TFLGL3
Rated Based On 14 Reviews

  • Fly from Gloucestershire Airport
  • Full range of lessons available
  • Hosted by Staverton Flying School
  • Aviator restaurant for food & views! 

What's Included

  • A pre flight briefing with your instructor
  • Your selected flight time in a two Cessna 152 or four seater Cessna 172
  • Take off and landing are handled by the instructor
  • During the flight you will have the opportunity to take the controls
  • After the flight you will have an opportunity to ask questions and be presented with a first flight certificate


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What Can I Expect

The sky's the limit when it comes to these flying lessons from Gloucestershire Airport! We have vouchers for 30, 40 and 60-minute experiences in two and four-seater planes for you.

Although now called Gloucestershire Airport, to many it is still known as Staverton. Once a busy RAF flying lesson training centre, this airport between Cheltenham and Gloucester remains hugely popular, handling over 90,000 movements each year on the three asphalt and one grass runway.

And with its own private taxiway to the runway, the Staverton Flying School is a fantastic place for an authentic flying lesson.

Each session starts with a safety briefing and an explanation from a qualified flying instructor about the technical details of flying a plane, as well as what you should expect during the flight.

It's then time to go out onto the apron to meet your airborne machine for the day - a Cessna 152 two-seater, or a 172 four-seater light aircraft, noted for their ease of use and smooth flying.

After pre-flight checks and radio clearance, you'll taxi down the runway and prepare for take-off on your thrilling flying lesson.

Make the most of this wonderful opportunity to watch the landscape around Gloucestershire become a patchwork quilt beneath you, before it's over to you to take the wheel (that's what the joystick controller is called) and keep things on track.

You'll cruise steadily through clouds and clear blue skies, letting the feeling of raw, mechanical power sink in, before handing back over to your instructor for the final descent.

All of the flying lessons at Gloucestershire Airport are suitable for novices and they also count towards your PPL (Private Pilot License) hours, if you find yourself hooked on flying and want to continue your lessons.

When Is It Available

  • Tuesdays to Saturday throughout the year
  • Flights may be postponed if the weather conditions are poor

Location

  • Gloucestersgire Airport, Staverton in Gloucestershire
  • Halfway between Cheltenham and Gloucester with easy access from Junction 11 of the M5

Suitable For

  • Minimum age is 14
  • Under 18s must be accomanied by an adult on the airfield
  • Maximum weight limit for two seaters is 15 stone
  • Participants weighing over 15 stone should purchase the four seater voucher
  • Maximum height 6ft 4ins

Spectators

  • Spectators are very welcome to watch the take of and landing
  • Passengers are not permitted in flights at this training school
  • The nearby Aviator restaurant provides superb views across the airfield with hot and cold food available from 9.00am to 9.00pm every day
Flying Lessons from Staverton, Gloucestershire Airport near Cheltenham
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Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 14

Find out what other customers think of the experience

 

Reviews

  based on 14 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
Michele
Amazing. I had a great time with an instructor who knew the are that I live so was able to fly over...
Rating: 5 stars
Barry Dean
Was brought this for birthday present. Excellent from start to finish. Faultless booking system, ha...
Rating: 5 stars
John Pugh
I very much enjoyed the experience and strongly recommend it. My instructor was Dave at Staverton....
Rating: 5 stars
Jem Davis
1 Months ago
Incredible experience
Rating: 5 stars
D J Lewis
4 Months ago
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Dave Houghton was a brilliant instructor. He was knowledgeable,...
Rating: 5 stars
Christopher Lockey
The flying experience itself was amazing! Alex the instructor at Staverton Airport was great, his w...
Rating: 5 stars
Mark Layton
Fantastic, I don't even like flying but the instructor was great, reassuring and let me fly for mos...
Rating: 5 stars
Andy Hier
Excellent experience! Instructor was great and managed to fly for quite a lot of the hour.
Rating: 5 stars
Andy wilby
30 minute flying lesson. Despite the covid issues, everyone worked hard to arrange a suitable date....
Rating: 5 stars
Stephen Prosser
Amazing experience and great pilot even though it was windy!
Rating: 5 stars
R Wilkins
A well organised trip and a great experience. All staff were friendly and helpful. Would certainly ...
Rating: 5 stars
Guy
What a great way to spend an afternoon. Very friendly people in the flying school. Practically the ...
Rating: 5 stars
Clive
Very good experience, friendly and well organised. Will be going again! :-)
Rating: 5 stars
Steve bird
Brilliant day out out with a superb pre flight briefing and great flight.
 

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