Cotswold Aero Club

Many people wish to experience the unique pleasure of flying in a small, light aircraft. The sheer joy and excitement of being in the air and able to to view the countryside from a new and incomparable perspective is one of the most enchanting adventures possible.

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The majority of us have been on holiday, travelling in modern jet airliners, but this in no way compares with flying at relatively low levels in front of the controls of a small aircraft, experiencing the joy of flight and seeing the world from a new perspective.

The lesson  begins with a briefing from your own personal instructor covering the operation of the aircraft and describing the area over which you will fly. Your instructor will also explain the controls and instruments so that you gain as much as possible from your first flight. Flying a light aircraft is very different from driving a car, but you will soon feel at home in the cockpit. If there is a specific area that you would like to fly over we will identify this on a map for you and time permitting will fly over that area. You are of course welcome to bring your own camera and many of our student pilots have taken stunning photographs.

Your instructor will accompany you to the aircraft and ensure that you are safely seated and secure in the left hand ( Captains ) seat of the aircraft. The right hand seat will be occupied by your flying instructor who will take you through the departure procedures before taxiing the aircraft to the runway prior to take off. 

Soon you will be in the air, soaring above the spectacular scenery of the Severn valley, Cotswolds, or Forest of Dean. For many people this is enough for their first trip, just experiencing the excitement of seeing, literally, a birds eye view of the area. For most, however, the real excitement is when the instructor hands over control and begins to teach the basics of handling a light aircraft. Under your instructors watchful eye and guiding hands, you are now in control and can really experience first hand the adventure of flying.

All too quickly it is time to return to the airport and you will be able to follow through on the controls as your instructor makes an approach to the runway and lands the aircraft, finishing your first lesson in a light aircraft.

After completing your flight, your instructor will be pleased to spend a little time with you discussing all aspects of flying. For many, the trial lesson is just the beginning, and having been "bitten by the bug" they will want to carry on with further lessons. If not, you will have had an experience you will never forget.

The trial lesson is really the first step towards the Private Pilots licence and you may wish to purchase a logbook to record your first flight, since it will count towards your licence should you wish to continue. Many people from all walks of life and of all ages become pilots, and our staff will be only too pleased to give you any further information you require.

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