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Cumbernauld Four Seater 45 Minute Flying Lesson

Cumbernauld Four Seater 45 Minute Flying Lesson
Cumbernauld Four Seater 45 Minute Flying Lesson
£299.00
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Product ID: 16049

Great things often come in small packages, and these Cumbernauld Airport flying lessons are no exception! This compact yet highly professional airport is only 20 minutes from Glasgow and 30 minutes from Edinburgh, providing a fantastic setting to try flying a light aircraft for the first time. Originally a grass strip when it opened in 1966, Cumbernauld Airport expanded in 1988 with a new 820m x 23m asphalt runway and a fully equipped terminal, transforming it into a modern airport suitable for flying lessons, hangarage, aircraft maintenance, and charter services. When you arrive, you'll head to the main terminal, home to this flying centre. Your experience begins with meeting your instructor pilot, who will accompany you on your lesson. After a safety briefing and aircraft familiarisation, you'll be ready to board. Once cleared by air traffic control, you'll taxi down the runway, take off, and start your flight over Glasgow- marking the beginning of your Cumbernauld Airport flying lesson! Lessons are conducted in a four-seater Piper for 45 minutes. Your instructor handles take-offs and landings, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the bird's-eye view of the Scottish countryside. During level flight, you're encouraged to take the controls and fly the plane yourself. If you pursue further lessons here, that initial trial can count towards your Private Pilot's Licence (ppl). Choosing Cumbernauld Airport for flying lessons offers a key advantage: you benefit from all the facilities of a larger airport, but with unrestricted airspace. This means no unnecessary delays, and you can make the most of the open flight paths around you. The airport also has a café and restaurant operated by the flying school, allowing friends and family to watch the action while relaxing comfortably in the heart of Cumbernauld Airport.

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  • 1 Location in the UK
  • Flexible Booking
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Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of my flying lesson and they were very professional and helpful.

Reviewed by: Mhairi

The experience was great and the people were lovely.

Reviewed by: Karen El Karti

Overview

  • A 45 Minute Trial Flying Lesson in a Four Seater Aircraft at Cumbernauld Airport
  • Receive 1:1 tuition from a CAA-qualified instructor
  • Once airborne, you will have the opportunity to handle the controls
  • Flight times completed in this session can be added towards a Private Pilot's Licence
  • This voucher is for One person

    • A Trial Flying Lesson in a Four Seater Aircraft
    • 1:1 tuition from a CAA-qualified instructor
    • Safety briefing and familiarisation with the aircraft and its controls
    • Your flight route will be explained as your instructor completes the final flight checks before takeoff
    • Once airborne, you will be given the opportunity to handle the controls
    • Flight times quoted are chock to chock
    • Flight time can be counted towards a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL)
    • Spectators are welcome and can watch you take off and land
    • Participants of the four-seater experiences are allowed to bring an interested observer (min age 14) who can observe the lesson from the rear seat (at the discretion of the flight instructor and subject to weather conditions)
    • Minimum age of 14 years old
    • Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
    • Photographic ID will be required on the day

    Four Seater Restrictions

    • Maximum weight 16 stone
    • Maximum height 6ft 3ins
    • Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
    • Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions

    Location:

    • Cumbernauld Airport
    • North of the A80, at Wardpark North near Cumbernauld
    • Minimum Age: 14 years
    • Maximum Height: 190.50 cm
    • Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg

  •   1 Location in the UK

    • Lanarkshire
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Restrictions

Minimum Age: 14 years

Maximum Height: 190.50 cm

Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg

Customer Reviews for the Cumbernauld Four Seater 45 Minute Flying Lesson

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of my flying lesson and they were very professional and helpful.

Reviewed by: Mhairi

The experience was great and the people were lovely.

Reviewed by: Karen El Karti

I was given a flying lesson as a present. It was something I always wanted to do. It was an amazing experience. The instructor was very happy to answer all my questions and give some information about continuing lessons to get a piolts licence. The view was an experience in itself. I would recommend the experience to anyone.

Reviewed by: Sarah OKane

Simply the best experience of my life Of my 45 minute flight I flew yes I flew for 40 minutes how good is that Never imagined for one moment I would get control for such a long period and Dave my pilot just let me get on with it. I cannot thank the people at Cumbernauld enough the trip of a lifetime and the bucket list well and truly ticked. I will just have to win the lottery now and learn how to fly

Reviewed by: George OToole

This flying lesson was a gift was for my father, a 72 year old action man. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was money well spent. He said that the scenery was incredible and enjoyed being in the cockpit, quizzing the pilot.

Reviewed by: Melanie Gibbons

The aeroplane was smaller than I had thought it would be. Quite cramped and strong smell of aviation fuel. An interesting experience and the pilot was very informative about all the places we could see. Luckilyy, it was a clear day so visibility was good.

Reviewed by: April Close

My experience was a 20 minute flying experience from Cumbernauld airport. My instructor John introduced himself him a kind and responsive manner. He showed me out to the airfield and showed me the aircraft we would be flying. It was a Cessna 152 the plane its self looked old however it still purred like a cat and at no point did I not feel safe. After take off I realised that the radiointercom system was very poor and I couldnt hear a word what John was saying to me. After a few hand signals he gave me full control of the Cessna. I have had some flight simulator experience so I pretty much knew what I was doing. After 20 minutes of flying he directed me back to the airfield and allowed me to descend when we got to around 100ft John took over the controls. The weather was a mild day with low winds and the aircraft was a little shakey therefor I can understand if flights are cancelled due to weather, this would have been an awful experience if it was really windy. The full experience was great from start to finish only thing that was annoying was the radio system. I felt like I was annoying asking him to repeat everything and still not being able to hear. I would highly recommend. If the company had to upgrade there radiointercom I cant see why anyone would have a bad experience.

Reviewed by: Dean

The flying lesson was for my husbands birthday. The lesson was at Cumbernauld. Everyone was lovely. He absolutely loved it. Now I need to start saving to get him one for his Christmas lol Would definitely recommend this to a friend. Great experience.

Reviewed by: Karen El Karti

I, in the future want to be a commercial pilot and was advised to take a flying lesson to know for sure. Can i just say the experience was amazing and my Training Pilot Alistair was first class. He explained every little detail and i came away with some excellent new knowledge. Would thoroughly recommend this experience.

Reviewed by: Cameron Mcguire

I took my flying lesson last week in Cumbernauld and was totally delighted. Thank you Into the Blue for your assistance.

Reviewed by: Gordon

Brilliant experience, mathew ther instructor was very good.

Reviewed by: Alan Jordan 12 December 2024

Having flown a small plane before at Scone airfield,I looked forward to repeating tbe experience at Cumbernauld.Booking was easy and then very stormy weather on the Mon in November 2024 led to flying being postponed.A quick word with Alan and it was re arranged for the Wednesday morning.Having already flown i took on board the advice and prepared to fly again.we took off and climbed to 2000 feet.I took over control when prompted and the instructor Scott taught me to climb and tight turn using the controls.It was totally exhillrating and i was very proud of myself.I am 77yrs old and i have today booked another 3 flights.I have only the highest praise for the guys at Cumbernauld for making the outing so GOOD Many Thanks Jack.

Reviewed by: Jack Cosgrove. 21 January 2025

After rearranging a few times I ended up getting a great day to go up and had an amazing time

Reviewed by: Rebecca Smith 29 April 2025

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