Your First Step to a PPL
Take the controls on a 30 or 60-minute flight from Sibson Aerodrome. Start your journey towards an incredible hobby or an exciting career in aviation.
30 or 60 Minutes
Choose how long you want your experience. Both options count towards your official CAA PPL logbook.
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Your instructor hands over control so you fly the aircraft for real over Rutland Water and Burghley House.
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Ideal for milestone birthdays (30th, 40th, 50th, 60th) and bucket-list thrills with 12-month validity.
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Cessna 172 G-BAXY at Sibson
PA-28 over the countryside
G-BEKN lifting off
Cockpit instrument panel
Learn with Calm, Friendly & Highly Experienced Pilots
Every trial lesson is flown with a certified UK Civil Aviation Authority flight instructor. You receive a full pre-flight safety briefing, hands-on control, and your official pilot logbook entry.
Real Experiences from Real Flyers
Rated 4.8/5 on Google from verified flyers across Cambridgeshire, Stamford & Rutland
33 Google Reviews · Flight school in England
60-Min Rutland Water Tour“I can’t believe I actually took the controls over Rutland Water! The instructor was so calm and knowledgeable.”
Mark T.
Stamford
60-Min 2-Person Flight“Best anniversary present ever. Seeing Burghley House and the countryside from the sky was breathtaking.”
Chloe & Ben
Peterborough
30-Min Aerobatics Thrill“Pulling 3G in loops and barrel rolls was insane! Already booked my next flight at Sibson.”
James H.
Grantham
30-Minute Trial Lesson“From pre-flight briefing to landing, every single moment felt relaxed, professional, and exhilarating.”
Rachel W.
Oakham
Trial Flying Lessons & Gift Vouchers
Every flight includes a one-to-one briefing with a certified CAA instructor, hands-on flight time at the controls, our 100% Free Weather Guarantee, and an official pilot logbook entry.
30-Minute Flight (One Person)
Perfect introductory experience. Includes briefing, controls handling, and logbook entry.
45-Minute Flight (One Person)
Extend your time in the sky! Extra hands-on time to practice climbs, turns, and take the controls over Cambridgeshire.
45-Minute Flight (Two People)
Share the experience! One person flies while the other enjoys the panoramic views from the back seat.
60-Minute Flight (One Person)
Our most popular gift! They will take full control over Rutland Water, execute climbs, turns, and approaches.
3-Hour Kickstart
The commitment test. Includes 3 hours of dual instruction, an Official Pilot's Logbook, and your First Training Manual.
5-Hour Foundation
The perfect foundation for your Private Pilot Licence. Get a solid grip on the aircraft controls and master the basics of flight. Includes 5 hours of dual instruction, an official pilot's logbook, and your first training manual.
10-Hour Solo Prep (5% Off)
For the serious future pilot. 10 hours is the critical milestone where you transition from learning the basics to flying the circuit, preparing for your first solo flight. Includes 10 hours of dual instruction (with a 5% block discount), an official pilot's logbook, and your training manual.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about your trial flying lesson.
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