Rainy day in Scotland & you want to fly? No problem book in for a session on the flight simulator in Glasgow! Bad weather won't stop play here at this flight training school based at Glasgow International Airport so you can clock up hours at the controls all year round. This Glasgow Airport flight simulator sits in a ground-school training room of one of the airport's leading training organisations. Part of a multi-site company this operator has a large fleet of planes engineering & hangarage facilities as well as excellent training from highly-qualified instructors in all aspects of aviation including simulated flight. This is a fixed-base generic simulator that can be adapted to the needs of the student. It attracts both pilots in training & those practising for conversions. One of the most popular uses is for already qualified pilots who want to learn night & instrument flying both qualifications above & beyond the standard PPL pilots licence. All this means that t... ...

Book your flight simulator slot in Essex! Located within the flight training school at Earls Colne airfield this simulator is ready & waiting to give you that flying feeling without ever leaving the ground. We are offering a 60-minute session in the sim. You'll be accompanied by one of the school's instructor pilots who will show you how everything works. & although the simulator is fixed base all the controls are just as you'd find in an actual light aircraft. The set-up is based on a Robin HR200. This low-wing two-seater is the plane of choice at this airfield & there are a fair few of them in the fleet used for actual flight training so it makes total sense to have one as a simulator too. It's usually used to assist pilots who want to pass their night flying & IMC (Instrument meteorological conditions) ratings as the simulator is an excellent means of practicing the skills needed. For you it's all about getting your first taste of flying solo. It's you who will be sitting in the captain's seat whilst your instructor will be alongside you. The idea is that you are in control all the time from taxiing to the runway & take off to nailing that tricky landing. It's not as easy as it looks so prepare yourself for maximum concentration as you try & get those wheels down! As for where you'll be going on your simulator flight in Essex it's up to you! In an hour you can fly a full sector quite easily. One of the most popular options is a low-level flight over London taking in the sights as you follow the Thames. You can also add in extra little challenges like a spot of bad weather a notoriously hairy approach or even an aircraft malfunction. So if you fancy honing your piloting skills in a flight simulator this Essex school offers a neat little set up with a full cockpit mock-up. What's more it's based at a busy general aviation airfield where there's always a lot going on making it ideal for aviation fans. & you can invite up to two friends or family to join you on the day & watch your progress in the sim. ...

OK headset on pre-flight checks done you're cleared for take off & chocks away…wait a minute we've not even left the ground yet we're flying? & that's because you're on a flight simulator experience in Perth Scotland!

This flight simulator is at Perth Airport the main base for one of Scotland's leading flight training organisations. The one they have at this Scottish centre is generic so they can be adapted to be representative of single engine aircraft multi-engine planes & even small jets. Your flight simulator experience means that you can choose from a Beech 200 a Piper Seneca or the Citation II Jet
- all of which are thrilling planes to fly especially when it's your first time!

Being based at Perth Airport these flight simulators are regularly used by student pilots in particular those who are wanting to clock up training hours for what they call rating conversions. That's plane speak for training to get a licence to be able to fly different types of planes in different conditions.

The most popular form of training is IR (instrument rating) for flying at night. Pilots can practice practice practice on the flight simulator to get experience before heading out into the skies above Scotland to do the same exercise for real. & the hours spent in the sim count as the machine is CAA flight training approved as a FNPT II (Flight & Navigation Procedure Trainer) so it's the 'real deal' without even moving!

So what is it like? Well the self-contained set up has a cut up cockpit-type construction with large screens covering the three sides. Behind the pilot & co-pilots seats is the instructor station where the operator can keep an eye on the action & simulate different flying conditions say a hail storm over Scotland or an engine stall & recovery scenario.

Throughout the experience you will be in the pilot's seat of the flight simulator. Scotland's finest CAA registered flight instructors will be sitting beside you to show you the ropes so you can really make the most of your flight time. We think a 30 40 or 60 minute experience in the flight simulator at Perth is a great way to discover the joys of flying where you can test out tricky conditions with no fear!

 

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Book a slot on the Ikarus C42 simulator at Popham Airfield in Hampshire! This is the world's only Comco Ikarus C42 simulator so this is a totally unique experience giving you the chance to virtually fly an Ikarus aircraft for an hour. This flight simulator is an integral part of flight training at this school in Hampshire. Based at the well-equipped & maintained Popham Airfield the simulator is ready to board seven days a week 363 days a year. It's used by student pilots as part of their training by qualified pilots for refreshers & by you the budding experience day pilot! What makes this sim stand out is that fact that it was developed by the training school with the full co-operation & endorsement of Comco the German aeronautical company that designs builds & sells the Ikarus C42. & indeed Comco has provided the flight dynamics for this pretty special Ikarus simulator. The creators have done a great job recreating the look & feel of flying. Set up in it's own training room at Popham Airfield the simulator is the complete front end of an Ikarus with fully integrated flight controls & systems. Strategically placed in front of the aircrafts nose are the triple high definition screens that project those highly realistic flight images. The graphics are all super accurate right down to the small detail of any airfield
- & even the fuselage livery matches the actual Ikarus aircraft based at the school. One of the key advantages of this Ikarus simulator is that it is full motion. That's to say the cockpit sits on hydraulic 'legs' & moves as you control the aircraft in your virtual sky making it a completely authentic experience. Add to that a very realistic soundtrack (the virtual Ikarus sounds just like the real thing) & you'll feel totally immersed in the world of ultra light aviation. & as this Ikarus simulator is at a flight training school that uses real Ikarus aircraft for lessons it's most definitely a case of blurred lines with the pilot's knowing the real thing just as well as the virtual version. Book your one hour sim session at Popham & get virtually flying in the world's only Ikarus simulator!
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You're the captain with your family in the cabin behind you! ...

Fab flower arranging classes for budding amateur florists in Staffordshire ...

Now here's a nice peaceful flower-filled day out from Intotheblue for you! This is your opportunity to take a flower arranging course in the quaint village of Tutbury in Staffordshire the perfect venue to learn this impressive art that can bring a room in your home to life with a bouquet of lovely fresh floral fragrances. This half day session is based in a wonderful family run flower shop which has been in the heart of historic Tutbury for years & has become very much an integral part of the community. The shop also boasts an award winning team having won the silver medal in the prestigious UK Flower Shop of the Year awards. Your flower arranging lesson starts with a warm welcome from owner Tina & her creative team. The atmosphere on the course is all about being relaxed & most of all having fun. Guests will settle into a small group of up to six ensuring plenty of hands on time for green fingered enthusiasts. To get your floral creativity flowing you'll watch a demonstrat... ...

Fly fish solo or as a pair on Cowdray Estate's private stretch of the River Rother. ...

Fly fishing at Derbyshire's Ladybower Reservoir for half-day sessions with angler David ...

Learn how to catch a trout on the fly when you go fly fishing in Hampshire! These half day & full day lessons take place on a tranquil in-land lake just off junction 2 of the M27. It's about as peaceful & idyllic as you can get making it the perfect backdrop for a spot of fly fishing with an expert angler. Your tutor is Steve Ward. He's been fishing for decades. He has an expert eye when it comes to reading the waters & he's fished on rivers lakes & seas all over the country & even the world. He has some impressive personal records including a 16lb 1oz Barbel in the Thames & several 20lb+ carp & pike catches to his name too. Steve has a Level 1 Award in Coaching Angling from the Angling Trust & loves nothing more than having the chance to impart his knowledge of fishing & wildlife to beginner & novice anglers. All the gear you need to get started is included & no previous fishing experience is needed. & if you've never casted off before Steve will spend time with you on the bank practicing the art before you head to the lakeside to fish. The waters you'll be fly fishing on with Steve are private lakes near Wellow village. They're well-maintained & well-stocked with brown & rainbow trout offering an ideal teaching base for those wanting to learn about fishing on the fly. Of course even with an expert angler by your side there's no guarantee the fish will be biting but you will certainly be giving yourself the best chance possible when you take a lesson with Steve. On these fly fishing Hampshire experiences a catch & release policy is operated although you can usually take some fish home if you ask. We think you'll love these quiet lake waters & there's even a local pub nearby for a nice pint & meal before or after your lesson if you're on the half day experience. For those on the full day course lunch can be arranged there. All in all a great day's fishing is in order! ...