This really is the ideal first step for anyone wondering what it feels like to fly an aeroplane or helicopter – and it counts towards your Private Pilot's Licence (PPL), if you discover you’d like to continue.

It's a relaxed but hands-on way to find out what’s involved with learning to fly and our experienced instructors will ensure you enjoy every exhilarating minute. If you have never flown in a light aircraft or helicopter before, you may be in for a surprise: it is very different from that Airbus or Boeing which takes you to your holiday destination - and you certainly won't be getting any in-flight services from air hostesses or stewards!

Vouchers can be used at any of Cabair's PPL schools located at Biggin Hill, Blackbushe, Cranfield, Denham, Elstree, Rochester, Wellesbourne and Wycombe. They also make great gifts - particularly for Father's / Mother's day, Christmas and Birthdays. They are supplied in smart presentation packs, and are vaild for six months from the date of purchase. For more details, go to our Datasheet download area and download the latest information.

Upon completion of your first flight, you will receive a First Flight Certificate as a reminder of your experience. The certificate confirms that you took control of the aircraft and were a real pilot for the flight!

Flying Vouchers are a great way to sample learning to fly, but nothing can compare with the acheivement and pride of obtaining your full Private Pilot's Licence. Call your local Cabair Flying School and make an appointment with our instructors and staff to go along and discuss your possible future as a private pilot.

Being a pilot is definitely very cool - but we are keen to point out, the wearing of sunglasses is not just to look good: it is very bright up there in the clouds and you will soon find that sunglasses are worn by most pilots because they need to see everything clearly! (And you look Cool)

We offer three introductory flight packages:

The Singleton : 30 minutes*
The Land Away Double : 1 hour*
The Flying Start : 5 hours*

The Land Away Double is designed as a unique double value introduction : experience 2 take-offs and landings and fly the aeroplane yourself!

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 where you can question him or her 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.

Land Away Double = £170

The Flying Start is the coolest of our trial lesson packages: 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 45 hours* flight time required for the issue of your European Private Pilot's Licence. Includes free Cabair membership and aerodrome fees.

The Flying Start' 2 seat aircraft option = £695
The Flying Start' 4 seat aircraft option = £795