How learning to fly works.
Choose your licence
Start by discussing your goals. Compare PPL(A) and LAPL(A), including their training requirements and the flying each licence allows.
Compare first licencesCheck the medical requirements
Discuss the medical certificate required for your chosen route before making a substantial training commitment.
EASA licensing and medical rules (opens in a new tab)Build your practical skills
Learn aircraft handling, navigation and flight planning with your instructor. Progress to supervised solo flying when you are ready and meet the requirements.
Study alongside your flying
Ground school develops the knowledge behind your practical lessons and prepares you for the theory examinations. Your instructor will guide you towards the final skill test.
Explore ground school
Training is the start of your club flying.
Train throughout the year.
Our paved runway bases support training all year round. Flights still depend on suitable weather, aircraft and instructor availability.
Enjoy flying after your licence.
Qualified club members can rent aircraft for recreational flying, subject to a checkout, currency, availability and club requirements.
Planning the next step?
If you are exploring a professional route or supporting a prospective student, our flight training guide explains the pathways and questions to ask.
Read the flight training guideAlready hold a licence?
Explore ratings and further flying