Flying

Bede’s Flying Academy offers students an opportunity to pilot an aircraft. Students will have a trained pilot in attendance for the 45-minute flight ensuring that they are able to take control of the aircraft should they need to. The main goal of this academy is to help students gain a better understanding of how to pilot an aircraft and can help them with future flying lessons.

OBJECTIVES

• To learn the basics of flying
• To understand the correct use of checklists
• To master take-off procedures
• To develop knowledge of the use of the power and flaps
• To be taught the effects of the primary controls
• To maintain straight and level flight
• To execute the climb, descend and landing
• To broaden vocabulary relating specifically to flying.

SUMMARY

Centres: Dicker and Lancing 

Ages: 12 - 17 years

Venue: Flying school based at airfields close to the schools

Hours: 3 hours per week (2x 1½ hour sessions)

Dates: Dicker - Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5
Lancing - Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Levels: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced

Instruction: One fully-qualified flying instructor per student

Fee: £950 per week

Minimum number of students is required for the Academy to run. If an Academy is cancelled, a refund will be given.

FURTHER INFORMATION
• Students must have perfect vision (glasses or contact lenses are acceptable) and be in good general health
• The student’s height and weight is required for the Flying Academy
• The student’s English level must be at least Pre-Intermediate (A2)
• A member of staff or another student will usually sit in the back of the plane for the duration of the flying lesson
• The plane has dual-controls, so the instructor can take control at any time
• There is no personal insurance cover for flying lessons
• Students will receive a logbook that officially records flying hours; this can go towards gaining a Pilot’s Licence.