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Flying Lessons Blackpool

Blackpool Airport, Lancashire
REF: TFLBK3
Rated Based On 162 Reviews

• See Blackpool Tower & Pleasure Beach
• Flight academy of excellence
• Warm & friendly welcome at the club
• Fab spectator views from 'Airside' cafe
 
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What's Included

• Trial flying lesson in a 2 seater Cessna 150 or 4 seater Piper PA28
• A welcome and lesson briefing
• The chance to take the controls yourself
• Usually flying the aircraft for the majority of the flight
• A personalised certificate on completion of the flight
• On four seater flights the pilot will usually allow you to take an interested friend or relative to observe the lesson from the rear seat

What Can I Expect

Be part of this busy flight academy at Blackpool airport and get a taste of being a pilot at the great British seaside! This centre, just a five minute walk from the main airport terminal at Blackpool, prides itself on excellent standards of flying lessons from fully qualified instructors, with a range of flying lessons durations available.

With a full range of lesson durations available, you can choose 30 or 60 minutes of flying in a two seater Cessna 150, or you can opt for a 60 minute flight in a Piper PA28 with four seats, which means that within the weight limits, one or two spectators can join you in the air over Blackpool as rear seat passengers for the duration of your lesson.

On all of these flights you will get to see a slice of the classic Blackpool coastline from the sky, including the famous Golden Mile, the Pleasure Beach, the Pier jutting out into the sea and Blackpool Tower. On the 60 minute flights you will then head further afield to perhaps Lancaster or the southern Lakes. At this flight academy it's not just about spotting the sights on the seafront, you will actually learn what it's like to fly a plane and, being a modern dual-controlled light aircraft, you'll find the challenge of having a go at flying fun and informative under the guidance of your fully-qualified instructor pilot.

Don't just take our word for it, one recently qualified pilot who was a student of the academy said: "After an hour's 'joyride' around Blackpool and beyond, I enjoyed my flight so much I decided to study for my private pilot's licence at the academy." and other club members firmly believe the immaculately maintained and presented fleet of aircraft here in Blackpool really makes this school stand out.

And it's no surprise this centre has such a good reputation, as it is Blackpool's original flight training academy. Opened in 1947, for flying lessons and charter work, the most popular aerial excursions were flights over Blackpool and even today the approach coming in to land at the airport will take your breath away, as you soar in over the water, the beach and the cliffs to come in for your landing on the tarmac runway.

Facilities at this flight academy in Blackpool airport are excellent and friends and family are invited to watch your airborne adventures from the warmth and comfort of the 'Airside' cafe and bar, affording good views of the apron and taxiways at the airport. Don't forget, on all flying lessons you will be able to take control at various points, including taxiing and mid-air over Blackpool to practice gentle ascents, descents and even turning. Another amazing flying lessons experience from IntotheBlue.

Availability

• Selected weekdays (Tuesday to Friday) and Saturdays throughout the year
• Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions

Location

• Blackpool Airport is ideal for anyone looking for flights from in the North East of England
• Within easy reach of Preston and Blackburn via the M6 and M55, Manchester and Liverpool are just over an hour away by car

Suitable For

• Minimum age is 14 years to count towards PPL
• 13 year olds, may be accommodated if requested
• Maximum weight for 2 seater flights is 14 stone
• Maximum weight for 4 seater flights is 18 stone
• There is a maximum height of 6'6''

Spectators

• Friends and family are welcome to come and watch the flights
• There is an excellent lounge and bar on-site, open between 9:00 and 22:00, 7 days a week
• Hot and cold food is available to purchase

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 162

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 161 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
M Thomas
2 Months ago
Fantastic experience for my 14 year old Son. He absolutely loved it!! Ray was very experienced and ...
Rating: 5 stars
Kate Schofield
5 Months ago
Had a 60 minute flying lesson with instructor Russle. He was fantastic in explaining everything...
Rating: 5 stars
A Trusted Customer
6 Months ago
Brilliant experience I steered plane to runway and actually took off During the hour I was flying t...
Rating: 5 stars
Rob Rothery
An unforgettable experience, would recommend it to anyone. Really professional from start to finish
Rating: 5 stars
Rob Rothery
An unforgettable experience, would recommend it to anyone.
Rating: 5 stars
Geoffrey
Great flight really enjoyed it I will probably be doing it again next year. The pilot was excellent...
Rating: 5 stars
José Jacob
Absolutely brilliant day. I couldn’t believe how hands on I would actually be for this first flight...
Rating: 5 stars
keith cook
Staff outstanding had to rearange twice due to weather,George the instructor was superb had great ...
Rating: 5 stars
Mark Wightman
Very friendly service, also professional and always felt safe in their hands, I’m already a repeat ...
Rating: 5 stars
Robert MCROBERTS
Just the most amazing gift I have ever given. Genuine delight throughout every minute. Hope to ...
Rating: 5 stars
Mark Christian
This experience was outstanding. The customer service was perfect and the flying instructor was abs...
Rating: 5 stars
Jordan
Great experience from start to finish
Rating: 5 stars
Jordan
Excellent experience from start to finish. First time flying and got to do all aspects of the proce...
Rating: 5 stars
Mark
Absolutely exhilarating. Fantastic from start to finish from the ease of booking to the expertise o...
Rating: 5 stars
Paula Aldcroft
Amazing experience I’m going again next year
Rating: 5 stars
Graeme Ja6
Great people, great views and great experience. I would highly recommend this gift for any would be...
Rating: 5 stars
Matthew Stevenson
This was my second flight from Blackpool and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute,as before. I hope I ...
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Galea
Fantastic experience, well worth it. I felt in very safe hands. I am now contemplating doing a ful...
Rating: 5 stars
Daniel
Absolutely fantastic experience. Everyone at Blackpool was so friendly and helpful, the staff insid...
Rating: 5 stars
will
It's made me want to get my private pilots licence.
Rating: 5 stars
Jordan betham
Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish, from this I am now taking the steps to gain m...
Rating: 5 stars
Gareth Oliver
Had a Amazing time the instructor was really really good and made my day
Rating: 5 stars
Eddy Grochocinski
Hi just a short review, this was a present for my brothers 50th, birthday. Due to the fact that we ...
Rating: 5 stars
Alethea Duthie
Fantastic experience
Rating: 5 stars
Lee Bowers
I had a brilliant time. The instructor was really good. It was a fab experience .
Rating: 5 stars
An-Nisa Khan
very amazing experience, would recommend for anyone, flying experience or not!
Rating: 5 stars
Diana Grayston
What a fantastic day, I got this for my Husband for a Christmas present we got the 4 seater plane s...
Rating: 5 stars
John E
WOW! As soon as I arrived I was greeted and made to feel very welcome. I upgraded my flight exper...
Rating: 5 stars
Lawrence Rigby
The staff were very friendly, efficient,supportive and involved all the family members in the exper...
Rating: 5 stars
Turner
Hi wasn't to sure about this gift at first, but absolutely loved its a great experience and the sta...
Rating: 5 stars
Miss Jacques
Amazing
Rating: 5 stars
Adrian
Superb experience. Was completely surprised how much of the flight was under my control, including...
Rating: 5 stars
Ian Kirk
I love the flying lesson! Hands on from take off! ....excellent, friendly, professional pilot. Beau...
Rating: 5 stars
Yvonne James
This was by far my beat ever experience. I taxied on and off the runway and actually flew the plane...
Rating: 5 stars
James
Excellent time had at a very friendly place.
Rating: 5 stars
Pete
The experience was brilliant, alot more hands on than I expected and the pilot was great, really fe...
Rating: 5 stars
George Booth
Great experience, loved every minute.
Rating: 5 stars
KEITH COLLIER
First class experience from very professional people who made you feel they were looking after your...
Rating: 5 stars
Anne Mazz
Fantastic experience....loved every minute of it. The instructor Michael put me at ease and explai...
Rating: 5 stars
Martin Taylor
Fantastic experience! I was made to feel so welcome and plan to book many more!
Rating: 5 stars
Pete
Brilliant experience!! Mike the pilot was fantastic. Great weather and great trip! Loved it...!!!
Rating: 5 stars
Ian Warhurst
Absolutely loved every minute of the experience. I was lucky to have a pilot called Michael who was...
Rating: 5 stars
Jack Armstrong

Absolutely amazing experience, would recommend to anyone

Rating: 5 stars
Anna La Manna
Fantastic day and experience. Will definately be thinking of continuing with the flying lessons.
Rating: 5 stars
Danielle Shearon
Perfect. Such a warm welcome from start to finish we had my nearly 4 year old nephew and the pilot ...
Rating: 5 stars
Victor Robinson
Superb, really enjoyed " Trying " to fly. Will definately return for more...it's on my bucket list....
Rating: 5 stars
anthony johnson
This was a fantastic experience that I will never forget. I was put into the pilots seat and shown ...
Rating: 5 stars
Karl groves
Excellent flight experience for me and passengers made to feel very welcome the instructor was fant...
Rating: 5 stars
Mark
Im not too keen on heights, and I was very apprehensive as this was a present . I must say I was ma...
Rating: 5 stars
Tresca & Paul
First class service all the way. Booked a one hour flight in a two seater Cessna for my husbands 50...
Rating: 5 stars
Mike Field
Just great. Really enjoyed myself and I may have got the flying bug.
Rating: 5 stars
Nigel
Really enjoyed the whole experience. The guys at ANT were really friendly and Michael my instructor...
Rating: 5 stars
Christopher
A truly amazing experience and one that I will never forget. My instructor, Michael, was calm, ...
Rating: 5 stars
J Henry
An amazing experience. I was a bit apprehensive when I received my voucher for this expetience, but...
Rating: 5 stars
David chocksaway
Great experience for anyone interested in the technicalities of flying an aircraft. Our experien...
Rating: 5 stars
Garry Jackson
What a BRILLIANT experience, loved every minute. My kids had booked me on the 4 x seater so my 6 ye...
Rating: 5 stars
Barrie Tait
Far more than I expected and well happy. Staff were very welcoming and informative. I was allowed t...
Rating: 5 stars
Emma Barker
I bought this for my husband for christmas and wow he loved it, very friendly and professional inst...
Rating: 5 stars
Nigel Robertson
Excellent. Very friendly and professional welcome put me at ease. Was very instructive and hands on...
Rating: 5 stars
Alan Bird
The whole experience was great, the welcome was good with James who I contacted prior to arrival. M...
Rating: 5 stars
PAUL FEARNHEAD
GOOD EXPERIENCE MYSELF AND AIDEN LOOKED AFTER BY ALL THE STAFF MICHAEL THE INSTRUCTOR WAS GREAT
Rating: 5 stars
Ade
Great experience. Michael the instructor was wonderful, I piloted a Cessna plane!!
Rating: 5 stars
Valerie Malbon
AWESOME. Air Navigation and Trading co. Blackpool are brilliant. From the minute I walked in I wa...
Rating: 5 stars
David Edgar
Great experience and looked after by everyone at the place
Rating: 5 stars
David Walshaw
This experience of a 'Flying Lesson along the immediate Fylde coast and Blackpool Tower' has been n...
Rating: 5 stars
Peter
I can't get the smile off my wife face. Great instructor/staff
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Lungley
What a fantastic experience!!! Wife bought me the 30 min lesson and I have not stopped smiling in t...
Rating: 5 stars
neil
great instructors. pleasant day
Rating: 5 stars
Garry Pamment
Brilliant instructor, amazing experience
Rating: 5 stars
Rose
Wonderful experience, very pleasant staff & the pilot was very good at explaining the procedures. ...
Rating: 5 stars
Glyn D
Staff very helpful; I had to change my date due to ill health, that was no problem. Strong winds an...
Rating: 5 stars
Ben Sutherland
Great experience. The instructor Thomas was friendly but professional. He let me take control right...
Rating: 5 stars
malcolm brown
A terrific and well planned event,from stepping foot inside the building to getting out of the cock...
Rating: 5 stars
Vicky bovington
So much fun from start to finish. My instructor was fantastic. Will definitely be doing it agai...
Rating: 5 stars
Jordan
Brilliance lets you take control from the very start taxiing take off down to landing Route was t...
Rating: 5 stars
Sharon Shorrock
I would highly recommend this experience to any one thinking of trying it! I will definately be doi...
Rating: 5 stars
Stefan Hargreaves
Great experience, fantastic frendly and professional staff.made welcome from start to finish and gr...
Rating: 5 stars
lynn campbell
excellent time with ANT, would use again
Rating: 5 stars
Sajid Mohamed
Wow.. what lovely people and the experience was magic.. omg... sunny day and it's was perfect. ...
Rating: 5 stars
Brian
Fantastic! Great value for money, great experience, great staff (thanks Michael!) As mentioned in p...
Rating: 5 stars
Lesley
Fantastic experience Michael my instructor was amazing, I flew the plane most of the time except a ...
Rating: 5 stars
Ken Bearcock
The only reason I've only given the experience four stars is that the weather was a bit gusty and s...
Rating: 5 stars
Mike Gerrard
A landmark day. This wasn’t a romp around the sky for an hour, with a bit of stick waggling thrown ...
Rating: 5 stars
Chris Webb
this is the second flight I have done and it is truly a wonderful experience. Couldn't have had a ...
Rating: 5 stars
James
What a great experience!
Rating: 5 stars
alan sharples
Absolutely amazing,the guys at ANT were very welcoming and put me completely at ease,were very prof...
Rating: 5 stars
Daral Parsons
Amazing experience. Very friendly and professional company.
Rating: 5 stars
Steve Merry
I received this experience from my partner as a Christmas present. I've flown before at a few diffe...
Rating: 5 stars
Tony wheeler
Hi Ive never had a flying lesson before today and im not very good with hights but its summit ive ...
Rating: 5 stars
Peter hindle
Very friendly and everyone was helpful just a great experience
Rating: 5 stars
Helen Hincks
Bought this experience for my partner's birthday last year. Redeemed the experience today and what ...
Rating: 5 stars
Oliver Faulkner
Surpassed every expectation - Russ my instructor was brilliant. From the booking, to the landing ev...
Rating: 5 stars
Dave Beaty
A brilliant experience which I enjoyed from start to finish, I think I have told everyone I have me...
Rating: 5 stars
Chris
Very well organised, very good instructor & a fantastic experience. Would definitely recommend.
Rating: 5 stars
Murdo campbell
Fantastic time, Michael our instructor was fantastic, I was in control of the plane from the get go...
Rating: 5 stars
Colin Hester
An excellent gift experience for anyone who is into flying or for anyone looking for something diff...
Rating: 5 stars
Michael Richardson
10/10 experience, more than I expected and I really enjoyed it. Couldn't speak higher of the team o...
Rating: 5 stars
Lenny norton
What fantastic bunch of lads at ANT from start to finish the hole experience was fantastic the guy...
Rating: 5 stars
Kate
Loved this. Instructor was so good and it definitely was worth the money as my boyfriend loved it. ...
Rating: 5 stars
Mark Bentley
We've had a great day, the people at ANT were very helpful (we booked at short notice as the weathe...
Rating: 5 stars
Shaun Mulholland
I was completely lost for words on landing it was a great experience, the ground staff and the inst...
Rating: 5 stars
John Montgomery
I had a 1 hour flying lesson from Blackpool by Air Navigation. From arrival at their office the exp...
Rating: 5 stars
S MacRae
Absolutely fantastic day. Thanks
Rating: 5 stars
Denis Clark
Unfortunately , because of the weather , no sooner had we got off the ground than we had to land . ...
Rating: 5 stars
Mike Moore
My flying lesson was superb- could not have been better. I drove nearly 300 miles each way and stay...
Rating: 5 stars
Pete Mulder
absolutely Superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5 stars
Joe back house
Had a fantastic time flying the piper Cherokee aircraft, the pilot let me do most of the flying and...
Rating: 5 stars
G CAIN
really enjoyed this experience and hope to do it again in the near future, the instructor was reall...
Rating: 5 stars
Daniel Pearson
Had a fantastic time flying around the Blackpool area today in lovely conditions. The pilot was rea...
Rating: 5 stars
Jon cass
Was bought this experience as a present and had a brilliant time. Very helpful and simple process ...
Rating: 5 stars
Louise
It was an incredible experience we had a fantastic day. All the staff made the day very enjoyable a...
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Haworth
The pilot Chris was very good, He explained all the controls in a way that made me feel very confid...
Rating: 5 stars
john wynn
Well i had a fantastic and enjoyable experience it was even better than when i was in the air cadet...
Rating: 5 stars
Paul Mironiuk
Fantastic I had a 30 minute flying lesson and never had I found anything easier to book in my life....
Rating: 5 stars
Richard
Fantastic experience! As others have said, you get much more time on the controls than you would im...
Rating: 5 stars
chris webb
what a marvellous experience,, the staff were exceptionally friendly and the pilot was great. I t...
Rating: 5 stars
Matt Chenery
Was a great experience, all the staff are freindly and professional. And the pilot was very calm & ...
Rating: 5 stars
dennis
really enjoyed this trial flight. took my two young grandsons up with me they loved it. very profe...
Rating: 5 stars
Alex staines
was a wonderful experience and people there were very friendly
Rating: 5 stars
Nigel Booty
I changed my original voucher for a flying lesson which was pretty straightforward. The instruction...
Rating: 5 stars
Chris Hallett
Fabulous day out & flight thanks to my sister and James & crew at Blackpool airport.
Rating: 5 stars
Dave
Very enjoyable, excellent staff
Rating: 5 stars
Aaron wainwright
Kids got me a flying lesson for Father's Day, it was the best experience and the pilot was great le...
Rating: 5 stars
Ryan
Finally managed to get round to booking this birthday present. From Start to finish, it was a brill...
Rating: 5 stars
Dr Robert A Wells
The whole experience was enjoyable, enlightening, and memorable. The friendly approach was balanced...
Rating: 5 stars
Ian Beeby
Just a great experience from start to finish! The crew were just so friendly and made me feel total...
Rating: 5 stars
Jim Robbie
Arrived with family members at office we were all made very welcome. Offered refreshments while wai...
Rating: 5 stars
Heather Parsons
Staff at A.N.T. were absolutely fantastic, very friendly, easy going, made me relax, explained ever...
Rating: 5 stars
Stephen O'Donnell
Excellent choice of company to fly with. Friendly and genuine. Chris made me feel comfortable the...
Rating: 5 stars
Mark Dermott
Great experience, recommended!
Rating: 5 stars
Chris
Made to feel welcome the moment we stepped in the door and it stayed that way until we left. The h...
Rating: 5 stars
James H
One hour, 4 seater taster in the Piper Cruiser. 21st June 2014. Arrived to a warm welcome from Ja...
Rating: 5 stars
Roger Boughey
This was a really enjoyable experience. The team were excellent.
Rating: 5 stars
Wayne Brankin
What an absolutely fantastic experience. The instructor was really polite and approachable. I was a...
Rating: 5 stars
K jones
Excellent experience !!!! Would recommend any1 to do this.
Rating: 5 stars
GEOFF BARTON
it was an excellent day from checking in at the friendly office to touching down.I would certainly ...
Rating: 5 stars
Guest review from Review Centre
Bought a flying day as an auction prize for a ball I had organised for Cancer Research. Everything ...
Rating: 5 stars
Customer Review from Feefo,
Service rating - excellent: brilliant, realised I had put the wrong delivery address but the staff ...
Rating: 5 stars
Edward Towers
We arrived early for the experience but were treated well. The instructor was friendly but professi...
Rating: 5 stars
Michael Kemp
1st class experience with the flying school,instructor Mark was top notch.Would recommend to anyone...
Rating: 5 stars
James Bickerstaffe
Really pleased with flight, hands on flying for 90% of flight, informative instructor, friendly fam...
Rating: 5 stars
Lianne Grzeca
What an amazing experience the family who run the flying school were lovely can't wait to fly again!
Rating: 5 stars
D haynes
This was probably one of the best Christmas presents I've had. It was beyond my expectations an ab...
Rating: 5 stars
ral
This product was fantastic. The location was easy to find and had ample nearby parking. They facili...
Rating: 5 stars
jason bolton
What a fantastic experience. Well recommended.
Rating: 5 stars
Peter
Fantastic.......great experience and instructor
Rating: 5 stars
Customer Review from Feefo,
Service rating - excellent: Will always use this site for all my vouchers. Had a few from them and ...
Rating: 5 stars
tullabrid
There were two people who did a one hour flying lesson at Blackpool airport mid August 2022 (one pa...
Rating: 5 stars
Dave Prescott
Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Really friendly professional people, would recommend to ...
Rating: 5 stars
John Campbell
James and Russel run a family business, which is honest, caring, and decent. I had a great flight...
Rating: 5 stars
Mark archer
Absolutely amazing instructor was fantastic very well can’t wait to do it again thanks russ Won’...
Rating: 5 stars
Tom
Great flying experience. The pilot was friendly and helpful. And I was hands on flying most of th...
Rating: 5 stars
Steve
Great first flying lesson an experience I can thoroughly recommend. Check in process was smooth and...
Rating: 5 stars
Marcus
Awesome day out will definitely book other things!
Rating: 5 stars
Andrew Lees
What a great experience, absolutely loved it. The instructor was good and put me at ease. Fabulous ...
Rating: 5 stars
Tony McCarthy
Great experience and has certainly made me want to go again.
Rating: 5 stars
Peter Evans
Instructor patient and knowledgeable. Put my mind at ease right from the start and enabled me to en...
Rating: 5 stars
Chris
Fantastic
Rating: 5 stars
Jordan Duckworth
A fantastic experience with a very knowledgable instructor who clearly had great passion for what h...
Rating: 5 stars
David Thomas
Very good and most enjoyable. The instructor was professional and knowledgeable and allowed me to f...
Rating: 5 stars
James Nisbet
Well organised and Mark the flying instructor was great, explained all the controls in a simple way...