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Get your wings with our selection of flying lessons! If you've ever dreamed of being a pilot or just want to have a go at the controls an aeroplane, you've come to the right place. Lessons in how to fly are a big part of our heritage, as we are the sister company to the people who were behind the world-famous Biggin Hill Airshows.
With that sort of pedigree, it's no wonder we can boast one of the biggest and best value ranges of pilot schools the length and breadth of the UK.
You will be taking to the air in a modern light aircraft from a fully CAA registered flight school or training centre. Many use two seater aircraft such as the Cessna 152, whilst the most popular four-seater is the Piper Archer. Lessons in aircraft with four seats cost more, but it does mean you can usually invite someone to join you as a back seat passenger for your flight.
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All standard delivery orders placed before 4pm on weekdays will be dispatched on the same day via Royal Mail
All weekday tracked orders placed before 2pm on weekdays will be dispatched on the same day via APC or Royal Mail (depending on location).
All Saturday Special Delivery orders placed before 4pm on Fridays will be guaranteed for Saturday delivery via Royal Mail
| Delivery Type | Delivery Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| E Voucher | Instant | Free |
| Standard Delivery | 1st Class Royal Mail Post | £3.95 |
| Weekday Tracked Courier (APC or Royal Mail) | Guaranteed next working day before 4pm* | £9.99 |
| Saturday Special Delivery (Royal Mail) | Guaranteed delivery on Saturdays | £15.50 |
* Next working day applies to Mainland England & Wales (Scotland & Northern Ireland 2-5 days)
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Our Premium Gift Pack includes a stylish gift box, which holds your personalised gift voucher and your activity voucher guide booklet. The premium choice.
£3.50 (+ £3.95 shipping charge)
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Our Standard Gift Pack comes with a smart envelope that includes your personalised gift voucher and your activity voucher guide booklet.
Included in the £3.95 shipping charge
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Into The Blue vouchers are usually valid for 12 months from the date of purchase (the expiry date is printed on your voucher).
If you contact us before the expiry date, you may be able to extend your voucher for a further 12 months, subject to an admin fee of £10 for vouchers with a value of less than £100 and £20 for those valued over £100, plus any increase in the price of the activity since the original purchase date. Some vouchers cannot be extended. This will be stated on your voucher.
Please note: you must book and take your experience before the expiry date of the voucher.
Same-day Dispatch
| Delivery Type | Details | Cut Off | Delivery Time | Price |
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| Evoucher | Sent straight to your inbox along with a separate email receipt to confirm your order. | None | Instantaneous | Free | Standard Delivery (Royal Mail) | UK Only. Despatched by Royal Mail first class post on the same day. Excludes Weekends & Bank Holidays. | Order by 4pm for same day dispatch | Estimated 2-3 days | £3.95 |
| Weekday Tracked Courier (APC or Royal Mail) | Signature required upon receipt. Orders received before 2pm on Fridays will be delivered the following Monday. Excludes Weekends & Bank Holidays. Orders dispatched via APC or Royal Mail depending on location. Includes online live tracking and 2-hour delivery window which is amendable | Order by 2pm for same day dispatch | Guaranteed next working day before 4pm | £9.99 |
| Saturday Special Delivery (Royal Mail) | Guaranteed UK Saturday delivery. Excludes Bank Holidays. Signature required upon receipt. Valid for orders received by 4pm on Fridays. Includes online tracking and electronic proof of delivery. If nobody is available when your parcel is delivered and there isn't a safe place to leave the parcel, the delivery driver will leave a calling card with instructions on how to rearrange delivery. | Order by 4pm on Fridays | Saturdays Only | £15.50 |
- Fly from Gloucestershire Airport
- Full range of lessons available
- Hosted by Staverton Flying School
- Aviator restaurant for food & views!
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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
- Complimentary premium gift packaging from Into The Blue for 60 minute 2 and 4 seater lesson
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 one grass and three asphalt runways.
Boasting its own private taxiway to the runway, the Staverton Flying School is a fantastic place for an authentic flying lesson. Each one starts with a safety briefing and an explanation 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 with your instructor, to meet your plane - a Cessna 152 two-seater, or a 172 four-seater light aircraft, both 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!
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
- Gloucestershire 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 accompanied by an adult on the airfield
2 Seater Restrictions
- Maximum weight 14 stone (89kg)
Maximum height 5ft 11in (183cm)
4 Seater Restrictions
- Participants weighing over 14 stone should purchase the four seater voucher
- Maximum height 6ft 4ins (193cm)
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
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