Learn to be a Pilot Experience

What Can I Expect

Learn to be a pilot with this fascinating half day experience. You'll be based out of Coventry Airport for this most comprehensive of days that'll show you just what being a qualified pilot involves, with exercises both in the air and on the ground.

Before any pilot starts their shift there is a briefing. This will be where you meet your instructor pilot host and get a rundown on how the day will unfold. And will quite possibly include some essential fuel, that's to say a cuppa!

Then it's out the aircraft to carry out pre-flight checks. You'll do a walkaround of the plane, before climbing into the cockpit to verify all the onboard systems and controls. After that, it's time to discuss where your flight is going and in what conditions.

Back in the classroom for this, you'll be shown how pilots plan their routes, check current weather, check for safety concerns on your planned route, with what pilots call the NOTAMs system and create a flight plan, including diversion routes and airports. It's fascinating stuff and the theory applies whether you're piloting a commercial jet, a military fighter or a light aircraft.

Route planned and aircraft ready, it's time to fly. You'll fly the outward leg of the journey and you'll be given maximum time at the controls as you fly. You'll be fully involved in everything a pilot has to do, from talking to the control tower, to keeping a visual on where you're going - as well as actually flying.

Once landed at the airfield you're visiting, there's time for a chat before heading back to the plane for your return leg back to base. When you're not flying, you'll be taking on the role of navigator, so you're responsible for the flight keeping to time - and going the right way!

The day ends with a pilot debrief and a chat about what is involved in becoming a pilot, covering everything from the cost of a pilot's licence, how to get work as a pilot and what all the training involves.

These brilliant learn to be a pilot packages will certainly show you there's a lot more to being a pilot than just flying a plane!

What's Included

• Gain an insight into a day in the life of a private pilot
• Learn how to carry out aircraft safety checks
• Learn the functions of the basic flight controls
• Create a flight plan
• Participate in two 45 minute flights in a four seater aircraft
• Hands on control of the aircraft on one leg and navigation on the other
• Tuition on basic navigation techniques
• Certificate of completion and log book
• Complimentary premium gift packaging from Into The Blue
• This experience takes approximately three hours and includes the following:

(The order of this experience may vary due to operational requirements)

Itinerary 

• Welcome and introduction to the day
• The 'A' Check: A thorough pre-flight check of the aircraft systems and the reasons behind the check
• Introduction and Briefing (Classroom Session): The instructor will talk you through the aspects of becoming a private pilot which includes medicals, theoretical training, flight training and exams. You'll also have a brief on the basic controls of the aircraft and their effects
• Pre-Flight Planning (Classroom Session):  With the instruction team, gain an insight on how to plan a route in its basic form and how to fly the planned route. You'll review the weather, aircraft performance and plan the outbound and return flight and include diversion options
• The Flights:  With our planning and preparation complete you will fly to the planned destination and land. You'll then set off for the return journey with the assistance of your instructor should this be required

When Is It Available

• Available Tuesday to Friday throughout the year
• Occasional Saturdays maybe available if booking well in advance
• Flights are subject to weather conditions and availability

Suitable For

• Minimum age is 14
• Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
• Maximum weight 16 stone
• Maximum height 6ft 3 inches

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to observe your take off and landing