What Can I Expect

Flying lessons in York! We have vouchers for 30 and 60-minute trial flights in two and four-seater light aircraft from Breighton Airfield, which lies just north-east of Selby.

It’s a great little airfield to fly from. Back in the day when it was known as RAF Breighton, the airfield was pretty huge, serving as a heavy bomber base in WW2 and a nuclear missile launch site during the Cold War.

Nowadays, this private aerodrome uses a grass airstrip, but once you get up in the air on your flight lesson, you’ll see the vestiges of those military times, with the tarmac runways and taxiways still clearly visible from above.

And we have to say, there’s always lots to see when you go flying at Breighton. From the array of resident and visiting aircraft both large and small, modern and vintage, to the wonderful Yorkshire countryside and Humber estuary views, there’s an awful lot going for this discrete aerodrome!

Your flight experience will be personal to you. In the pre-flight briefing with your pilot instructor, you’ll chat about what you’ll be doing and discuss a flight path. And of course, this is a lesson, so you will be able to fly the plane yourself.

The fleet at this flying school includes two seater Aquilas, alongside Cessna and Piper four-seater planes. If you go for the bigger aircraft, there’s a chance you’ll be able to invite a guest to join you as an observer during your lesson.

Easily reached from York, Selby, Leeds, Hull and beyond, these flying lessons from Breighton Aerodrome near York are a superb choice for any keen aviator!

When Is It Available

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

Suitable For

• Minimum age 14
• Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
• Weight restrictions (2 seater) maximum 80kg
• Weight restrictions (4 seater) maximum combined weight 200kg
• Participants need to be in good health and able to get on and off the aircraft unaided
• All participants should bring valid photo ID (such as a UK/EU passport or driving licence)

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome

Anything Else

• Flight times quoted are 'chock to chock' engine start to engine stop and includes the time spent taxiing
• Opportunity to upgrade to a 90 or 120 minute flight duration for an additional charge payable when booking your date
• Two-seater lessons are usually in an Aquila aircraft
• Four-seater lessons are usually in a Cessna or Piper aircraft