What Can I Expect

Flying lessons in Ipswich! A full range of trial flights in the funky low-wing Robin 2112 sports aircraft out of the lovely Elmsett Airfield near Ipswich.

We are offering vouchers for 30, 45 and 60-minute lessons. The Robin is a superb little trainer plane. You sit side by side in the cockpit and each seat has stick controls. The big bubble canopy gives you excellent all-round vision, so you can see exactly where you're flying.

The whole area around this small and discrete airfield is lovely. You're between Hadleigh and Ipswich, just minutes from the A14, but surrounded by farmland. This part of East Anglia is an excellent area to learn to fly, with very little controlled airspace around.

With pilot instructor Mark or one of his team, you'll be flying out of Elmsett on runway 05/23, which is a very well-maintained grass air strip. Before you know it, you'll be airborne!

Take a moment to drink in those coast and countryside views around Ipswich, before you get down to the job in hand, which is learning how to fly. Yes, you will actually be flying this plane as part of your lesson - and it's great fun.

With your instructor pilot sitting beside you, you'll be shown basic skills such as flying straight and level, as well as initiating turns. This spirited Robin plane is a rarity amongst the flying schools on our books, so this is your chance to fly in one out of the lovely, tranquil Elmsett airfield. Book your flying lesson in Ipswich now!

When Is It Available

• Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
• Dates are subject to availability and weather conditions

Suitable For

• Minimum age 14
• Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
• Maximim height 6ft 4ins
• Maximum weight 16 stone

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to attend and watch participants in flight with plenty of great photo opportunities

Anything Else

• Flight times quoted are 'chock to chock' (engines on to engines off)