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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Trial lessons out of bustling Norwich International Airport in two & four-seater aircraft from the dedicated Business Aviation Centre terminal. ...

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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! ...

Cast a line into some of the finest Kentish waters with our Bewl Water fly fishing experiences. Locally known as one of the ' Seven Wonders of the Weald' this scenic reservoir in the Wealden countryside is the perfect place to learn the basics of fly fishing. Bewl Water offers outstanding fly fishing alongside waterside walks cycle hire picnic spots coffee stops & water sports. Set in over 1 000 acres of parkland it's no wonder this hidden gem of the South East is such a popular location for fishing activities. The lake itself is stocked with superb quality rainbow & brown trout with individual fish often weighing in at over 2lbs when caught
- so there are plenty of chances to net yourself a whopper! We are offering half day tuition on a one to one basis. Coaching will be from Bob Goble or one of his experienced team. Bob has been fishing Bewl Water since it opened in 1978 so he knows the waters very very well. Casting a line into Bewl Water reeling in & learning key fac...
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Start your fly fishing journey in the Yorkshire Dales with top coach & guide Ben Fox. Kilnsey Park is the perfect venue to learn the basics of fly fishing (or improve on your skills) in a relaxed & friendly environment with one of the country's top young anglers. Fly Guy was set up by ex-England youth international & qualified angling coach Ben Fox. Ben has represented his country at youth level & competed in all aspects of fly fishing successfully & is passionate about passing on his knowledge having taken countless anglers out at Kilnsey. Kilnsey Park north of Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales is a wonderful setting for a spot of fly fishing. You've got the imposing Kilnsey Crag as your backdrop overlooking this lovely lake. It's very much a family-friendly sort of place with everything from walking & cycling to pony trekking
- & of course a shop & a lovely lakeside cafe too. Ben recommends the trout chowder! The lakes at Kilnsey Park have been fished extensively by Ben for competitions & magazine features & he keeps up to date with the latest information to ensure the best day possible for his clients. We are offering two & four-hour lessons with Ben. All the gear you need is provided for you including the day fishing ticket. There's even the option of taking a fish home for tea. Vouchers are for one or two people to fish with Ben together. So go on make a day of it & head to the Yorkshire Dales for fly fishing fun!
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