The experience
Your experience begins at the airfield where you meet your flight instructor for a pre-flight briefing. This session covers the basic controls of the aircraft, safe operational procedures, and what to expect once you are up in the air.
After completing the safety checks, you head out to the aircraft and climb into the cockpit. You will sit in the pilot's seat with access to the dual controls while your instructor handles the take-off and climbs to a safe cruising altitude. Once the aircraft stabilizes, the instructor passes control over to you so you can experience how the plane handles.
While flying over the Leipzig landscape, you will practice basic movements such as maintaining a straight line, making gentle turns, and adjusting your altitude. You can feel the aircraft respond directly to your inputs through the control column as you fly.
The instructor stays right next to you throughout the flight to offer advice over the headset and manage the radio communications. As the session comes to an end, the instructor takes back the controls to handle the descent and bring the aircraft down for a smooth landing on the runway.
What’s Included
- Practical flying lesson in a light aircraft
- One-to-one tuition from a certified flight instructor
- Pre-flight safety and technical briefing
- Use of dual controls during the flightTake the pilot's seat and fly the aircraft yourself.
Important Information
In lung, heart and circulation problems or other diseases that could affect your well-being during the flight, ask your doctor in advance if he has any objections with respect to the local flight. Maximum weight is between 90-100 kg. The minimum age is 14 years.
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To upgrade your ticket or add additional participants to your booking, simply reach out to our friendly customer service team. Discounted child tickets are also available, contact us for more information!
The Weather
This flying experience is weather-dependent. Please call the airport one day before your appointment and let you confirm the date again.
Session Length
After a preparation time of about 30 minutes, the flight time is normally 60 minutes.
Numbers
In most aircrafts there fit only 2 people, i.e. the student pilot and the pilot.
Spectators
You are welcome to bring spectators, watching you from the ground!
What To Wear
Please wear clothes in which you feel comfortable.
Availability
This experience is available from April to October; other times upon consultation.
Location
Area of Leipzig