How long is the Gift Voucher valid for?

All gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase

Can I take pictures and video during the Flight?

Absolutely! You will have plenty of opportunities to take pictures and videos of your experience!

What if I get the flying bug?

Your flight experience will count towards your final logged hours when you apply for your Private Pilots Licence (PPL). So this is essentially your first lesson! After your flight, speak to a member of our team about becoming a full Aero Club member and we will talk you through the next steps.

Give the Gift
of Flight!

Cambridgeshire's Premier Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

Whether you are looking for that perfect gift or are taking your first steps towards learning to fly in a 'hands on' experience, our highly-trained and passionate Instructors and Pilots love what they do and will ensure you get the most out of your flying experience!

What to Expect?

How to Book

Once you have purchased your chosen Flight Experience via our website, you will receive a conformation email with a Ticket Number on. This email serves as your Flight Experience voucher and is valid for 12 months.
Buying for someone else? If the voucher is a gift then just let us know their name when purchasing and we will post you a physical Flight Experience Voucher that you can present them (please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery).
Last minute Gift? Then give us a call, we can email you a downloadable Gift Voucher to print at home or you can collect a Physical Voucher the same day from Cambridge Aero Club.
When you are ready to book your flight just give us a call!

Pre-Flight Briefing

Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our reception team in the General Aviation Centre. Light snacks and drinks are available to purchase along with a large array of Pilot gifts and goodies to remember that special day. Any guests can enjoy views of the airport and runway during your flight.
You will fill in a quick form before meeting with your instructor for an informative pre-flight briefing.
Your briefing will cover aircraft safety factors and the route to be flown, perhaps over your house! If your motivation is to learn to fly, your instructor will make sure to teach you the basic flight controls and manoeuvres that you will get to try for yourself.

Take Off

After getting kitted out with a hi-viz jacket and an aviation headset, you will head to the aircraft where your instructor will get you settled in. Engine start, flight control and engine run-up checks completed, it's time to take off!
It's up to you whether you sit back and relax, enjoying the amazing feeling of flight or opt for a more hands-on experience, where your instructor will teach you the controls very quickly, banking left and right, pitching up and down! You will experience the most amazing sights and sounds, listening in to Air Traffic Control, as you soar above beautiful Cambridgeshire scenery.

Cleared to Land

After touching back down at Cambridge Airport you will have more time to chat with your Pilot or Instructor about your experience, they are always happy to answer any questions you have about aviation and learning to fly!

You will also receive a Flight Certificate as proof of your first Flying Lesson which counts towards any future training should you catch the bug and want to become a Pilot!

Our reception staff will also be on hand should you wish to chat, pick up a PPL information pack or book more flights!

Ready to fly? Click here and choose your flight option:

Flight Experiences

Frequently asked questions

Flight Experience

Become a pilot

This depends on the Flight time selected when purchasing. If you purchased or where gifted a 40 minute voucher, then please allow at least an hour and a half hours for the whole experience, as you will have a pre-flight safety briefing before you take to the skies. Once settled in the aircraft, your 40 minutes won't start until the aircraft begins to move. You will likely be airborne for about 35 minutes. After the flight you will have further opportunity to ask your Pilot questions and de-brief from your experience.

Andrea S
Flight Experience Sept 2022

My son's instructor on the day was humourous, professional and knowledgeable. The flight experience was a very good one getting a great introduction into the world of flying.

Don't just take our word for it..

Linda R
Flight Experience Sept 2022

It was an amazing experience and the views and flight journey were breathtaking. The team were very helpful and friendly. We had an amazing experience and actually got to fully control the Cessna 172. My flight instructor Tim Brown was very patient, informative, and friendly. He was happy to answer any questions and explained everything in detail, which eased any nerves. It was a great introduction to flying and made me want to do more.

Charlie and Jo Bennett
Flight Experience Aug 2022

A wonderful experience! Just the very best excitement! I had a wonderful and entertaining instructor who completely took my breath away when I was told I was to fly the plane. An amazing flight above the Cambridge skies, so exhilarating and a completely new experience.

Give the Gift of Flight!