Basic flying lesson Lelystad

The Basic Flying Lesson in the sports plane is one of the most bought experiences. And with good reason! It is the most fun way to get acquainted with flying.

Locations

The flying lessons are flown from Lelystad. In terms of flight movements, Lelystad is the busiest Dutch airport after Schiphol. Lelystad Airport is nowadays a controlled field, this means that air traffic control keeps an eye on everything. Therefore, flying from Lelystad is just like flying from a big airport. There is always plenty of activity and you can enjoy all kinds of aircraft that are constantly flying back and forth. This will make you look forward to your own flying lesson even more.

State-of-the-art aircraft

You will fly in a state-of-the-art aircraft with the latest equipment on board. At the same time, this is a lightweight and compact aircraft. This makes it extremely manoeuvrable and it steers very directly. The smallest steering movements have an immediate effect. The ideal combination for a sporty aircraft!

The time has come!

From the flight school you have a great view of the runway. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the airport. This will get you completely in the mood! In consultation with the instructor you decide where you will fly to. Maybe you can fly over your home town. Below is a map of the Netherlands, showing how far you can fly.

Theory

You start with an explanation of the basics of flying. The instructor will answer important questions in this 'briefing'. How does an aircraft stay in the air? How do the pedals work? What are all the buttons and gauges for? Of course, you can also ask any questions you may have. If you bring someone along to watch you go up in the air, he or she can of course also attend the introduction. Then you both know what you will experience in the air. You do not have to pay extra for this.

The theory part always takes about 20 minutes, regardless of the time you choose for the practical part.

Practice

After the theory part, you'll go to the plane with your instructor. First, you check together whether the aircraft is ready for departure. Then you drive to the runway, this is called taxiing. Through the headphones you can hear the instructor and the control tower. The instructor asks the control tower for permission to take off. And then the moment has arrived! In the air, you can fly the plane by yourself. You can fly everything by yourself except for the last part of the landing. Of course, the instructor will help you with everything. He will take over if you want to look outside. Or if you want to take pictures or a video.

You choose how long the practical part takes. The minimum is 20 minutes, but the longer the better!