Trial Introductory flight (Launceston)

Highlights

• Learn how to fly a light aircraft during this training flight
• Hands-on flying time
• No experience necessary

Experience the daily life of a pilot as you take control during this light aircraft introductory training flight. After a video briefing, you will head up into the clouds and experience all the sensations of controlling your own aircraft with an expert instructor by your side.

What's Included?

• Approximately 30 minutes flying time
• Professional instructor
• Pre-flight briefing

Your experience commences with a classroom briefing on the functions of the aircraft's controls, followed by a pre-flight inspection on your training aircraft. As you take a seat inside, your instructor will talk you through the start up, taxiing and take-off, before you lift off into your first flying lesson. During the flight, feel all the thrills and spills of flying an aircraft, and soar up to an exhilarating 1500-2500ft. Following the flight, there will be an opportunity for you to discuss any questions you have on flight training with your instructor.

Session Length

• Please allow 90 minutes for this experience, including a briefing and approximately 30 minutes in the air
• Bookings can be made seven days per week during daylight hours
• Please allow for a waiting period of four weeks for weekdays and six weeks for weekends due to the popularity of this experience
• Not available between Christmas and New Years

Guidelines

• Minimum age is 15 years old
• Weight restrictions and surcharges apply if you weigh 100kg or more - please contact us to check if you have any concerns as alternative arrangements can be made

Cancellation

• Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
• Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
• Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

The price quoted is for one person. You will be one-on-one with your instructor during your trial flight.

Spectators

Due to COVID 19 participants are requested to attend alone if possible, if someone needs to accompany them please limit to one person.

Weather

Flying may be cancelled in weather conditions that would make the flight uncomfortable for a novice. Please call the flying school if in any doubt. Any cancelled flights will be rescheduled for a later date by the experience provider. Please call the flying school before making your way in if the visibility is reduced by bush fire smoke.

Dress Code

Comfortable clothing and footwear is required to enable you to climb in and out of aircraft. High heels are not recommended.

Other Info

Instructors are approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and are members of the Aviation Safety Foundation of Australia.