Flying Lesson

Product Code: IR0011
Location: Ireland:Co. Kildare

The Experience
This is the perfect present for those fascinated with the phenomenon of flight. You'll have a pre-flight briefing with your instructor who will take you through safety instructions and what to expect. You'll then take to the skies and take the controls yourself and discover the absolute freedom of flying. Who knows this could be your first step towards getting a pilot's licence, since your flying time counts towards a Private Pilot's Licence. Following your landing you'll have a short de-brief and a certificate presentation.

Vital Information
Restrictions vary according to venue; as a guide the min age for unaccompanied children varies from 12 to 14, min height 4', max 6' to 6'6'' and max weight 14 to 18 stone. Some centres require you to produce name and address/photo identification on the day.

The Weather
Flying is a weather dependent activity and it is crucial that you call the centre for a weather check before setting out. If your flight is cancelled due to the weather it will be re-booked for an alternative date or time.

Session Length
Your experience will last for approximately 40 minutes, including your 30 minute flight. All flight times are approximate and are the chocks-off to chocks-on duration.

Numbers
Your briefing may be shared, your flight will be held one a one-to-one basis with the instructor.

Spectators
Spectators are welcome to watch you take off and land. At some venues you can also take a passenger along for the ride.

Dress Code
Dress comfortably and wear flat-soled shoes. Bring sunblock in summer. Sunglasses are recommended all year round.

Availability
Most centres operate seven days a week all year round. Please note that weekends are particularly busy and should be booked at least four weeks in advance. Flights during winter months are generally run earlier in the day during daylight hours.

Locations
Ireland Wide

Other Information
Your flying time can count towards a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL). To qualify for a PPL you need 35 hours of dual control and 10 hours solo flying. If you have ever wanted to be a pilot, this is a great way to get started.

 

	Description	Price Each	Quantity	Total
	Flying Lesson : Co. Kildare		123456789
	EXPERIENCE TOTAL		50000pts

Fascinating Facts

How does something as heavy as an aircraft actually get off the ground? It started with man studying birds. How did the wing work in lifting and propelling birds in flight? The Wright Brothers, who took their first powered, heavier than air, flight in 1903 worked out the answer - it's the 'airfoil'. The wing on an aircraft is an airfoil so when air flows around the wing it creates lift. The way it creates lift is by the wing's movement through the air, and the air pressure created around the wing. An aircraft's wing, depending on type and design, is curved over the top of the wing and straighter underneath. This shape is key to how lift is created as the wing moves through the air. You will put this theory into practice as you take off in your light aircraft. Each centre flies different craft but, with famous names from Cessna to Piper on the cockpit and the technological expertise behind them, you can be confident you're piloting the 'sports cars' of the aeronautical world.