Pilot Courses at London School of Flying

Trial Lessons

The ideal way to try out flying and find out if you have what it takes to be a pilot. Cabair have several options:

TRIAL LESSONS (AEROPLANES)

THE SINGLETON
The Singleton provides a full 30 minute* ‘hands on’ introductory training session in a modern aeroplane, complete with a pre-flight briefing from a professional Flying Instructor.

THE LAND AWAY DOUBLE
Experience 2 take-offs and landings and fly the aeroplane yourself! The Land Away Double is designed as a unique double value introduction. It comprises 2 ‘hands on’ 30 minute* training flights with an instructor in one of our modern dual controlled training aircraft.

You fly to another airfield, land and have a coffee with your instructor so you will have the opportunity to ask questions about all aspects of flying. A comprehensive pre-flight briefing and post-flight discussion complete this all inclusive lesson, designed to be ‘flying fun’ as well as counting towards your Private Pilot Licence.

THE FLYING START
As the name suggests, you really will take off with a flying start! This package provides 5 hours* dual flying training, and although rates of progress will vary, we would expect you to have covered all of the early flight exercises in the syllabus within these sessions. These will include the effects of controls, straight and level flight, climbing, descending and turning.

On completion of The Flying Start, you will have logged 5 hours* towards the minimum 32 hours* flight time required for the issue of your National Private Pilot’s Licence. It also includes free Cabair membership and aerodrome fees as well as counting towards your Private Pilot Licence.

TRIAL LESSONS (HELICOPTERS)

30-30 and 60-60
We’ll show you the capabilities of the aircraft and explain how they are able to fly in any direction, as well as hover! Your instructor will guide you through the basics of helicopter flight during your lesson, and even let you have a go at hovering on the spot!

We offer two packages: Firstly, the “30/30” lesson which includes 30 minutes* ‘hands-on’ time plus 30 minutes pre-flight briefing during your one hour package.

Secondly - and even better value - is the “60/60” lesson which includes 60 minutes* ‘hands-on’ time plus 60 minutes pre-flight briefing during this 2 hour package.

Both of our introductory lessons offer ‘hands-on’ helicopter training and a sample of the challenging world of rotary wing flight. Although the flying controls look similar to those in an aeroplane, there’s a world of difference in the handling techniques necessary!

HELI-START HELICOPTER COURSE
Start learning to fly a modern training helicopter with this unique ‘hands-on’ training package. HELI-Start provides you with 5 hours* of dual flight training towards your PPL(H).

You will cover and practice all of the early flight exercises in the training syllabus within your five, two hour booking sessions. Each 2 hour session normally includes one hour of flying and one hour of briefing. The cost is pre-paid and ‘all-inclusive’.

Download the datasheet for these courses here. To book a trial lesson online, visit here. Alternatively, call our Pilot's Advice Centre on 0845 094 60 60

National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL)

An NPPL - will allow you to fly only in the UK under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and requires a minimum of 32 hours flying time.

Flying Hours
Students will need to complete a minimum of 32 hours flying training which roughly breaks down as follows:

• 2.5 hours aircraft familiarisation and level flight
• 4 hours climbing, descending and turning
• 5 hours in aerodrome circuit practising take-off and landing
At this point, you may be able to take your first solo flight

• 4 hours consolidation, circuit leaving/rejoining
• 4 hours advanced manoeuvres and emergencies
• 4.5 hours dual navigation
You can now try for your first solo cross-country

• 5 hours cross country qualification
• 1 hours instrument appreciation
• 2 hours revision exercises
You may now be ready to take your skill test and apply for your licencee

There are also some theory examinations to pass. For more details of the NPPL and to download the datasheet, visit here.

Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

A JAR PPL - Full European Licence - will allow you to fly anywhere in the world under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and requires a minimum of 45 hours flying time and a Class 2 medical from the CAA.

AEROPLANES
Students will need to complete a minimum of 45 hours flying training which roughly breaks down as follows:

• 4 hours aircraft familiarisation and level flight
• 4 hours climbing, descending and turning
• 7 hours in aerodrome circuit practising take-off and landing
At this point, you may be able to take your first solo flight

• 5 hours circuit and solo consolidation
• 8 hours dual navigation
• 2 hours solo navigation
You can now try for your first solo cross country

• 5 hours cross country qualification
• 5 hours instrument flying
• 5 hours revision exercises
You may now be ready to take your skill test and apply for your licence.

There are also some theory examinations to pass. For more details of the PPL and to download the datasheet, visit here.

HELICOPTERS

This European JAR Licence will enable you to fly and hire single engine piston helicopters (Robinson) with a friend in European airspace by day and in visual flight conditions. The basic course is 45 hours.

Your required 45 hours of flying roughly breaks down as follows:

• 2 hours aircraft familiarisation and level flight
• 4 hours climbing, descending and turning
• 2 hours auto rotation and emergency procedures
• 7 hours hovering, take-offs, landing and circuits

At this point, you may be able to take your first solo flight

• 3 hours circuit and solo consolidation
• 5 hours dual navigation
• 2 hours solo navigation
• 5 hours advanced helicopter handling

You can now try for your first cross country flight

• 5 hours cross country qualification
• 5 hours instrument flying
• 5 hours revision exercises

You may now be ready to take your skill test and apply for your licence.

There are also some theory examinations to pass. For more details of the PPL and to download the datasheet, visit here.

ZERO-FIVE-ZERO

How does this sound: fly as many hours in a month as you want, yet pay as little as £189 monthly? Gaining your Private Pilot Licence may not be the cheapest of hobbies, but Cabair have joined forces with Hitachi Capital Finance to offer you a solution that will take the stress out of funding your flying.

ZERO-FIVE-ZERO and ZERO-FOUR-ZERO are complete training packages which include everything you need to complete your PPL (050) or NPPL (040). All extras, fuel surcharges and landing fees are included - leaving you with nothing else to pay* except a few third-party fees such as your CAA medical, licence issue fees and those landing fees away at other airfields which you may make during your cross-country sorties.

Funding your training has never been simpler - signing up for ZERO-FIVE-ZERO or ZERO-FOUR-ZERO allows you to borrow the total cost of training in one lump sum which is paid off over 24 or 36 months, and all at an amazing 0% interest - leaving you free to concentate on - and enjoy - your flying. Furthermore, these unique courses enable you to fly more hours in as short a time as you can manage – thus maximising consistency and minimising the need for additional consolidation training later on. Flying ten hours in a month can cost you a mere £189 as opposed to around £2,000. You are effectively making money by borrowing!

To download the datasheet for more info, click here.

PPL Builder

Set out in 5 easy stages this plan offers Cabair customers payment flexibility and a payment of a £1,000 REWARD Credit.

Daunted by buying a ‘Pay-as-you-go’ PPL course? Don’t be. Cabair now make it easier and more cost-effective to build your licence by buying prepaid ‘blocks’ of flying, Ground Packs and equipment. By buying our unique ‘flying’ blocks, Cabair will give you £1,000 FREE Flying Credit when you buy the final block.

Available for both aeroplane and helicopter PPLs.

For more details download our Datasheet on the PPL BUILDER from our download area.

Ratings

Once you have gained your Private Pilot’s Licence, there are a number of other qualifications and ratings you can achieve. The most significant achievement would be to obtain an instrument rating which would allow you to fly in all weathers - using the airways like a commercial pilot. If you intend to fly for a living, then you will need such a rating. However, for the private pilot who flies for leisure, these are relatively expensive and probably only a realistic goal if you have a necessity to fly from A to B, whatever the weather. If you do have this requirement, we shall of course be happy to train you! We are one of the major suppliers of new First Officers to airlines worldwide, so we have plenty of experience!

We set out below a short summary of the various ratings and qualifications which you can gain at a Cabair Flying School. For further information, we suggest you pop along to your local School and talk to the Instructors and Ops staff.

The most popular Ratings include: NIGHT RATING and the IMC (Instrument & Meteorological Conditions)

To download the datasheet for more info, click here.

Membership

You must be a current member of Cabair Flying Schools before you fly with us. Here are the membership types available:
NOTE: the trial flights included temporary membership for the duration of your lessons.

STANDARD MEMBERSHIP
£199 inc VAT per annum (Temporary 2 month membership £49.75 inc VAT)

• Covers direct family members at no extra cost
• Includes membership of all UK Cabair Flying Schools
• Available as Annual or Temporary options
• Renewable on 1st April of each year
• Excludes Insurance Excess Waiver Scheme

PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP
Fixed Wing Weekday: £30 plus VAT per month Helicopter Weekday: £45 plus VAT per month
Fixed Wing 7 Day: £50 plus VAT per month Helicopter 7 Day: £65 plus VAT per month

The Platinum Membership is similar to the Standard Membership, but with significant cost savings and advantages. The Primary’ member also receives the following benefits:

• Every 10th hour flown the aircraft usage charge is FREE*
• Available as Weekday or 7 Day options
• 10% Discount on other Cabair Group services including Round London Helicopter Flights, Helicopter Charter and flights to the British Grand Prix
• FREE Insurance Excess Waiver Scheme
• £50,000 of FREE personal accident insurance when acting as either a Captain or passenger in a Cabair Flying School aircraft - Worldwide!
• FREE Membership of our associated Flying Schools in America and Europe.

*Rate of credit applied is based on the type(s) previously flown over the preceding 10hours and will be charged on a ‘pro-rata’ basis if different aircraft types have been flown.

For more details of what is included in a Cabair Flying Course, download the datasheet here.

Fly-Hire

As a Private Pilot, you are permitted to carry passengers virtually anywhere in the UK and abroad. There are often ‘Fly-Aways’ organised for you by the Schools and other flying clubs/airfields often organise ‘Fly-Ins’.
The School Notice Board and Newsletters are full of ideas and opportunities for you to use when you have obtained your licence. You can also visit our website www.cabairflyingschools.com - where we give details of planned trips from our schools. To download a table showing current hire charges, click here.

OWNING YOUR OWN AIRCRAFT

If it’s time to find an aircraft for yourself, then YOU NEED LOOK NO FURTHER. Having taught you to fly, we can now help you to buy. With so many years in the air, and an in-depth experience of such a wide variety of aircraft, we can guide you through the bewildering choice of planes and options available.

We always have a wide range of new and used aircraft available. We can even talk you through our helpful Cabair Rentback options. Just call 020 8236 2400 or visit the website at www.cabairaircraftsales.com for more details.

Booking Lessons

Here are a few pointers. To download the full information sheet visit here.

Please ensure that adequate time is allowed in order to book your lesson. Weekend days are the busiest times and therefore a longer period of notice maybe required in order to satisfy a specific time, day or date (approx. 2-3 weeks).
Shorter notice bookings can be made but cannot be guaranteed. If a specific time/day is not important to you and the weather looks fine an ‘On the Day’ booking may be possible - phone and ask!
We conduct various types of introductory lesson so please ensure you indicate what type of lesson you expect - or if you have a voucher, what your voucher entitles you to (i.e. 2 or 4 seat, aeroplane or helicopter, I or 2 hours lesson).
You will be asked to bring some identification with you when you come for your lesson. This should be either a passport or photographic driving licence and a copy of a utility bill (telephone, water, gas, electricity). Please ask to speak to the Operations Manager if you are not able to supply an appropriate means of identification.
For those friends and family that may wish to join you at the airport, you may also use this opportunity to check the various facilities available (cafe, restaurant, bar etc.)

For details of what to do on the day you are due to fly, and for a guide on arriving at your flying school, download the datasheet here.



		Trial Lessons NPPL PPL Zero-Five-Zero PPL Builder Ratings Memberships Fly Hire Booking Lessons Trial Lessons The ideal way to try out flying and find out if you have what it takes to be a pilot. Cabair have several options: TRIAL LESSONS (AEROPLANES) THE SINGLETON The Singleton provides a full 30 minute* ‘hands on’ introductory training session in a modern aeroplane, complete with a pre-flight briefing from a professional Flying Instructor. THE LAND AWAY DOUBLE Experience 2 take-offs and landings and fly the aeroplane yourself! The Land Away Double is designed as a unique double value introduction. It comprises 2 ‘hands on’ 30 minute* training flights with an instructor in one of our modern dual controlled training aircraft. You fly to another airfield, land and have a coffee with your instructor so you will have the opportunity to ask questions about all aspects of flying. A comprehensive pre-flight briefing and post-flight discussion complete this all inclusive lesson, designed to be ‘flying fun’ as well as counting towards your Private Pilot Licence. THE FLYING START As the name suggests, you really will take off with a flying start! This package provides 5 hours* dual flying training, and although rates of progress will vary, we would expect you to have covered all of the early flight exercises in the syllabus within these sessions. These will include the effects of controls, straight and level flight, climbing, descending and turning. On completion of The Flying Start, you will have logged 5 hours* towards the minimum 32 hours* flight time required for the issue of your National Private Pilot’s Licence. It also includes free Cabair membership and aerodrome fees as well as counting towards your Private Pilot Licence. TRIAL LESSONS (HELICOPTERS) 30-30 and 60-60 We’ll show you the capabilities of the aircraft and explain how they are able to fly in any direction, as well as hover! Your instructor will guide you through the basics of helicopter flight during your lesson, and even let you have a go at hovering on the spot! We offer two packages: Firstly, the “30/30” lesson which includes 30 minutes* ‘hands-on’ time plus 30 minutes pre-flight briefing during your one hour package. Secondly - and even better value - is the “60/60” lesson which includes 60 minutes* ‘hands-on’ time plus 60 minutes pre-flight briefing during this 2 hour package. Both of our introductory lessons offer ‘hands-on’ helicopter training and a sample of the challenging world of rotary wing flight. Although the flying controls look similar to those in an aeroplane, there’s a world of difference in the handling techniques necessary! HELI-START HELICOPTER COURSE Start learning to fly a modern training helicopter with this unique ‘hands-on’ training package. HELI-Start provides you with 5 hours* of dual flight training towards your PPL(H). You will cover and practice all of the early flight exercises in the training syllabus within your five, two hour booking sessions. Each 2 hour session normally includes one hour of flying and one hour of briefing. The cost is pre-paid and ‘all-inclusive’. Download the datasheet for these courses here. To book a trial lesson online, visit here. Alternatively, call our Pilot's Advice Centre on 0845 094 60 60 National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) An NPPL - will allow you to fly only in the UK under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and requires a minimum of 32 hours flying time. Flying Hours Students will need to complete a minimum of 32 hours flying training which roughly breaks down as follows: • 2.5 hours aircraft familiarisation and level flight • 4 hours climbing, descending and turning • 5 hours in aerodrome circuit practising take-off and landing At this point, you may be able to take your first solo flight • 4 hours consolidation, circuit leaving/rejoining • 4 hours advanced manoeuvres and emergencies • 4.5 hours dual navigation You can now try for your first solo cross-country • 5 hours cross country qualification • 1 hours instrument appreciation • 2 hours revision exercises You may now be ready to take your skill test and apply for your licencee There are also some theory examinations to pass. For more details of the NPPL and to download the datasheet, visit here. Private Pilot Licence (PPL) A JAR PPL - Full European Licence - will allow you to fly anywhere in the world under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and requires a minimum of 45 hours flying time and a Class 2 medical from the CAA. AEROPLANES Students will need to complete a minimum of 45 hours flying training which roughly breaks down as follows: • 4 hours aircraft familiarisation and level flight • 4 hours climbing, descending and turning • 7 hours in aerodrome circuit practising take-off and landing At this point, you may be able to take your first solo flight • 5 hours circuit and solo consolidation • 8 hours dual navigation • 2 hours solo navigation You can now try for your first solo cross country • 5 hours cross country qualification • 5 hours instrument flying • 5 hours revision exercises You may now be ready to take your skill test and apply for your licence. There are also some theory examinations to pass. For more details of the PPL and to download the datasheet, visit here. HELICOPTERS This European JAR Licence will enable you to fly and hire single engine piston helicopters (Robinson) with a friend in European airspace by day and in visual flight conditions. The basic course is 45 hours. Your required 45 hours of flying roughly breaks down as follows: • 2 hours aircraft familiarisation and level flight • 4 hours climbing, descending and turning • 2 hours auto rotation and emergency procedures • 7 hours hovering, take-offs, landing and circuits At this point, you may be able to take your first solo flight • 3 hours circuit and solo consolidation • 5 hours dual navigation • 2 hours solo navigation • 5 hours advanced helicopter handling You can now try for your first cross country flight • 5 hours cross country qualification • 5 hours instrument flying • 5 hours revision exercises You may now be ready to take your skill test and apply for your licence. There are also some theory examinations to pass. For more details of the PPL and to download the datasheet, visit here. ZERO-FIVE-ZERO How does this sound: fly as many hours in a month as you want, yet pay as little as £189 monthly? Gaining your Private Pilot Licence may not be the cheapest of hobbies, but Cabair have joined forces with Hitachi Capital Finance to offer you a solution that will take the stress out of funding your flying. ZERO-FIVE-ZERO and ZERO-FOUR-ZERO are complete training packages which include everything you need to complete your PPL (050) or NPPL (040). All extras, fuel surcharges and landing fees are included - leaving you with nothing else to pay* except a few third-party fees such as your CAA medical, licence issue fees and those landing fees away at other airfields which you may make during your cross-country sorties. Funding your training has never been simpler - signing up for ZERO-FIVE-ZERO or ZERO-FOUR-ZERO allows you to borrow the total cost of training in one lump sum which is paid off over 24 or 36 months, and all at an amazing 0% interest - leaving you free to concentate on - and enjoy - your flying. Furthermore, these unique courses enable you to fly more hours in as short a time as you can manage – thus maximising consistency and minimising the need for additional consolidation training later on. Flying ten hours in a month can cost you a mere £189 as opposed to around £2,000. You are effectively making money by borrowing! To download the datasheet for more info, click here. PPL Builder Set out in 5 easy stages this plan offers Cabair customers payment flexibility and a payment of a £1,000 REWARD Credit. Daunted by buying a ‘Pay-as-you-go’ PPL course? Don’t be. Cabair now make it easier and more cost-effective to build your licence by buying prepaid ‘blocks’ of flying, Ground Packs and equipment. By buying our unique ‘flying’ blocks, Cabair will give you £1,000 FREE Flying Credit when you buy the final block. Available for both aeroplane and helicopter PPLs. For more details download our Datasheet on the PPL BUILDER from our download area. Ratings Once you have gained your Private Pilot’s Licence, there are a number of other qualifications and ratings you can achieve. The most significant achievement would be to obtain an instrument rating which would allow you to fly in all weathers - using the airways like a commercial pilot. If you intend to fly for a living, then you will need such a rating. However, for the private pilot who flies for leisure, these are relatively expensive and probably only a realistic goal if you have a necessity to fly from A to B, whatever the weather. If you do have this requirement, we shall of course be happy to train you! We are one of the major suppliers of new First Officers to airlines worldwide, so we have plenty of experience! We set out below a short summary of the various ratings and qualifications which you can gain at a Cabair Flying School. For further information, we suggest you pop along to your local School and talk to the Instructors and Ops staff. The most popular Ratings include: NIGHT RATING and the IMC (Instrument & Meteorological Conditions) To download the datasheet for more info, click here. Membership You must be a current member of Cabair Flying Schools before you fly with us. Here are the membership types available: NOTE: the trial flights included temporary membership for the duration of your lessons. STANDARD MEMBERSHIP £199 inc VAT per annum (Temporary 2 month membership £49.75 inc VAT) • Covers direct family members at no extra cost • Includes membership of all UK Cabair Flying Schools • Available as Annual or Temporary options • Renewable on 1st April of each year • Excludes Insurance Excess Waiver Scheme PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP Fixed Wing Weekday: £30 plus VAT per month Helicopter Weekday: £45 plus VAT per month Fixed Wing 7 Day: £50 plus VAT per month Helicopter 7 Day: £65 plus VAT per month The Platinum Membership is similar to the Standard Membership, but with significant cost savings and advantages. The Primary’ member also receives the following benefits: • Every 10th hour flown the aircraft usage charge is FREE* • Available as Weekday or 7 Day options • 10% Discount on other Cabair Group services including Round London Helicopter Flights, Helicopter Charter and flights to the British Grand Prix • FREE Insurance Excess Waiver Scheme • £50,000 of FREE personal accident insurance when acting as either a Captain or passenger in a Cabair Flying School aircraft - Worldwide! • FREE Membership of our associated Flying Schools in America and Europe. Rate of credit applied is based on the type(s) previously flown over the preceding 10hours and will be charged on a ‘pro-rata’ basis if different aircraft types have been flown. For more details of what is included in a Cabair Flying Course, download the datasheet here. Fly-Hire As a Private Pilot, you are permitted to carry passengers virtually anywhere in the UK and abroad. There are often ‘Fly-Aways’ organised for you by the Schools and other flying clubs/airfields often organise ‘Fly-Ins’. The School Notice Board and Newsletters are full of ideas and opportunities for you to use when you have obtained your licence. You can also visit our website www.cabairflyingschools.com - where we give details of planned trips from our schools. To download a table showing current hire charges, click here. OWNING YOUR OWN AIRCRAFT* If it’s time to find an aircraft for yourself, then YOU NEED LOOK NO FURTHER. Having taught you to fly, we can now help you to buy. With so many years in the air, and an in-depth experience of such a wide variety of aircraft, we can guide you through the bewildering choice of planes and options available. We always have a wide range of new and used aircraft available. We can even talk you through our helpful Cabair Rentback options. Just call 020 8236 2400 or visit the website at www.cabairaircraftsales.com for more details. Booking Lessons Here are a few pointers. To download the full information sheet visit here. Please ensure that adequate time is allowed in order to book your lesson. Weekend days are the busiest times and therefore a longer period of notice maybe required in order to satisfy a specific time, day or date (approx. 2-3 weeks). Shorter notice bookings can be made but cannot be guaranteed. If a specific time/day is not important to you and the weather looks fine an ‘On the Day’ booking may be possible - phone and ask! We conduct various types of introductory lesson so please ensure you indicate what type of lesson you expect - or if you have a voucher, what your voucher entitles you to (i.e. 2 or 4 seat, aeroplane or helicopter, I or 2 hours lesson). You will be asked to bring some identification with you when you come for your lesson. This should be either a passport or photographic driving licence and a copy of a utility bill (telephone, water, gas, electricity). Please ask to speak to the Operations Manager if you are not able to supply an appropriate means of identification. For those friends and family that may wish to join you at the airport, you may also use this opportunity to check the various facilities available (cafe, restaurant, bar etc.) For details of what to do on the day you are due to fly, and for a guide on arriving at your flying school, download the datasheet here.