What's Included
- A trial flying lesson in a two or four-seater aircraft
- 1:1 tuition from a CAA qualified instructor
- Safety briefing and familiarisation with the aircraft and its controls
- Your flight route will be explained as your instructor completes the final flight checks before take off
- Once airborne you will be given the opportunity to handle the controls (for a 30 minute lesson there may be a brief opportunity to take the controls if timing allows for this but it is not guaranteed)
- Flight times quoted are chock to chock
- Flight time can be counted towards a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL)
What Can I Expect
Flying lessons near Inverness! Take a 30, 45 or 60-minute trial lesson from the picturesque Easter Airfield and you'll be soaring over the sights of the stunning Scottish Highlands in Ross-shire.
These flights in modern two or four seater training aircraft make for the perfect gifts for those who want to experience flying in a light aircraft, with the most spectacular scenery in Scotland as the backdrop to your in-flight teaching.
The team of flying instructors at the friendly and welcoming Easter Airfield is made up of active and retired commercial pilots from some of the UK’s leading airlines, providing students with a unique industry insight, with excellent standards and professionalism.
Before heading out to the aircraft, you will sit down with your pilot host and discuss options for your flight path. As soon as you take off from this privately-owned airfield, you’re seeing the very best of the Easter peninsula, from the beaches at Ballintore and Loch Eye, to the waters of Domoch Firth and Cromarty Firth. Just stunning.
Once airborne and clear, cruising at around 3000 ft, your pilot instructor will ask you if you want to have a go at the controls to fly the aircraft, to get the feel of cruising, climbing and banking in the dual-controlled aircraft.
Book your flying lessons slot from Easter Airfield near Tain and Inverness and learn to fly in this stunning Highlands location with runways right on the edge of the peninsula.
When Is It Available
- Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Flight are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location
- Easter Airfield in Fearn set in the highlands of Scotland
- The airfield is conveniently located close to the Ross-shire town of Tain just 30 minutes from Inverness
- There are lots of accommodation options nearby from pods and rooms in the airfield to traditional bed and breakfasts
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
Two Seater Restrictions
- Maximum weight 14 stone
- Maximum height 6ft 1ins
Four Seater Restrictions
- Maximum weight 16 stone
- Maximum height 6ft 3ins
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome and can watch you take off and land
- Participants of the four seater experiences are allowed to bring an 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)