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Deep dive into the aviation world and learn how to fly a light-sport aircraft! After a short on-ground briefing, sit in the best seat in the house and take to the skies with your instructor by your side. Feel the thrills of flying an aircraft yourself and admire stunning Hunter Valley region below.
Whether you've always dreamt of flying or are seeking a career in aviation, this 60 minute flying lesson will give you a hands-on taste on what it's like! After a pre-flight briefing with an experienced pilot, jump into the pilot's seat and put your newfound skills to the test. Fire up the engine and get a feel for the handling as you taxi the aircraft to the runway. Once airborne, your instructor will hand over the controls and you'll be flying the aircraft yourself in no time at all! Feel all the thrills and chills of controlling the plane, whilst taking in the rolling hills and stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley region below. Your trial flight can be entered into your logbook if you wish to pursue a pilot license.
Maximum weight limit of 100kg and height of 1.8m. Recommended age is 12yrs or older (younger can be accommodated)
This is a one-on-one experience with your pilot.
Take off and landing can be viewed from the hangar.
This experience can be affected by high winds, lightning, low cloud and low visibility.
Please wear enclosed shoes. Sunglasses and a hat are recommended.
Please take note that BY LAW we must inform you that military aircraft are built and tested to different standards than that put forward by the Civil Aviation Safety Administration (CASA) or any equivalent international civil aviation governing body. As such, in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Parts 132.140, 150 and 132.155. The design, manufacture and airworthiness of the aircraft are not required to meet the same standard recognised by CASA. The passenger agrees to participate in this flight at his or her own risk. A more detailed briefing will be provided to the passenger before they board the aircraft.
This experience takes place in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
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