What Can I Expect

Flying lessons from Conington Airfield! Officially known as Peterborough Business Airport, Conington is well-placed in the middle of the Corby, Peterborough, Huntingdon triangle. And whilst holding a CAA Ordinary Licence (meaning the airport can operate flights for the public transport of passengers and flying instruction0, it remains a relaxed and friendly place to fly.

There's plenty going here though at Conington. The airfield is home to several flying clubs and flight operators. And there are refuelling, hangarage and aero maintenance services on site too. All this keeps Conington Airport ticking over quite nicely and makes for a good choice for your flying lessons, especially for those interested in the working world of general aviation.

This Conington-based flying school has a nice fleet of aircraft that are used for training and hire purposes, including Cessna, Piper and Beech planes. Lessons are mostly taken in one of the two seater Cessnas, an absolute classic of the flight training world, with many a pilot having learnt to fly in one of these.

All sessions include a pre-flight briefing that'll take place either in the plane, or in one of the dedicated classrooms, which are in the control tower block on the airport's apron. Then it's time for engine start up and the massive thrill of accelerating down the main 10/28 tarmac runway and getting airborne.

Learning to fly at Conington resonates in aviation history too, with the airport originally built as RAF Glatton in the early 40s. Home to USAF B-17 'Flying Fortresses', the 457th Bombardment Group flew 237 missions and 7086 sorties in little over a year at the height of WW2. Housing nearly 3000 personnel, Glatton was certainly busier than today's Conington Airport, but we think you'll agree, we prefer peacetime aviation!

We are offering 30, 40 and 60-minute lessons at Conington Airfield. Book your slot now and get ready for your expert pilot instructor to lift the lid on the wonders of flying, with views of the patchwork Peterborough countryside included as you fly!

When Is It Available

Suitable For

• Minimum age of 14 years old
• Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
• Photographic ID will be required on the day
• Two seater - Maximum weight 16 stone
• Maximum height 6ft 3ins

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to attend and watch participants in flight from the conservatory with plenty of great photo opportunities

Anything Else

• Hot and cold snacks can be purchased onsite between 11am and 3pm
• Although time slots are allocated please be aware that aircraft lessons are subject to a number of factors which may potentially cause delay to your scheduled time
• Whilst every effort will be made to help keep you on time we ask for a degree of flexibility owing to the nature of flying, air traffic delays and weather