In the 2 Seater aircraft

This lesson will go North, crossing the River Thames to Southend Airport the local home for Ryanair and Stobbart Air Freight. This lesson is in two parts, as you will depart Lydd, travel North over Kent with view of Leeds Castle and (on a clear day) the QE2 Bridge to the River Thames and land at Southend on the north shore.

As with all our lessons the Instructor will demonstrate the basic controls and, if you feel confident enough, you will be able to fly the aircraft for much of the flight before the arrival at Southend Airport.

in our 4 Seater aircraft

The lesson is in two parts and goes a lot further to the North. On the outbound flight you will depart Lydd, (see the Thames crossing and City of London on a clear day), continue north over Essex, around the main airport at Stansted with its constant flow of charter jets, then west over Cambridgeshire to your first landing at Duxford airport (Also known as the Imperial War Museum)

As with all our lessons the Instructor will demonstrate the basic controls and, if you feel confident enough, you will be able to fly the aircraft for much of the flight before your landing at Duxford.

A normal break between lessons will be up to 2 hours. This is to give you time for a good rest from actual piloting your aircraft. It also gives a chance to wander around other types of aircraft and exhibits around Duxford airfield.

Before returning to your aircraft for the second part of your lesson, you may wish to take advantage of a meal at the on-site restaurant (Meals not included in price) before the return flight to Lydd.