Christmas 2026

This Christmas, Give the Gift of Flight! An unforgettable experience. A whole new perspective. The perfect Christmas present. Forget the usual Christmas presents. This year, give someone something truly extraordinary — the chance to take to the skies with Norwich Aviation Centre! Whether it’s the excitement of soaring above Norfolk’s beautiful countryside or the thrill of taking control of an aircraft for the very first time, our Christmas Experience Flights offer a gift they’ll remember long after the decorations have come down. And with two exciting experiences to choose from, there’s something for everyone! 🎁 Choose Your Christmas Flying Experience Your can book this Christmas Gift as an Introductory Air Experience Flight or as a Trial lesson which counts towards a Private Pilots Licence (PPL) What’s the difference? ✈️ Introductory Air Experience Flight – See Norfolk From a Whole New Perspective Ever wondered what the world looks like from the cockpit of a light aircraft? Take to the skies with one of our experienced pilots and enjoy a spectacular flight over the local area, departing from Norwich Airport. From picturesque countryside and winding waterways to familiar landmarks seen from an entirely new angle, an Introductory Flight is a wonderful opportunity to discover the magic of flying. Sit back, enjoy the views and experience the unique freedom of flight. Perfect for: Anyone who loves adventure, stunning scenery or simply wants to experience the thrill of flying in a light aircraft. 🛩️ Trial Flying Lesson – Your First Step Towards Becoming a Pilot! Know someone who has always dreamed of becoming a pilot? This could be the Christmas present that changes everything! Our Trial Flying Lesson offers far more than just a flight. Under the guidance of one of our qualified flight instructors, you’ll discover what it’s really like to fly an aircraft — and even have the opportunity to take the controls yourself! You’ll experience the excitement of piloting a real aircraft, learn some of the fundamentals of flying and discover whether a future in aviation could be for you. And here’s the exciting part… Your one-hour Trial Flying Lesson can count towards the minimum flying hours required for your Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) if you are over 14 years old! That means your Christmas present could be the very first hour of a journey towards earning your own pilot’s licence. Qualifying flight time is subject to the applicable training requirements, appropriate instructor supervision and satisfactory completion of the relevant training records. Perfect for: Aspiring pilots, aviation enthusiasts and anyone who’s ever looked up at an aircraft and thought, “I’d love to do that!” What Happens After You’ve Purchased Your Flight Once your payment has been completed, you will receive a confirmation email containing everything you need to know about the next steps. You’ll be asked to complete a short form providing the details of everyone who will be flying on the aircraft. Up to three people may participate, subject to the aircraft’s weight and balance limitations and operational requirements. When you’re ready to take to the skies, simply contact our friendly Operations Team to arrange your flight. If you’ve purchased the experience as a gift, the lucky recipient is welcome to contact us directly to make their booking. Important: Your voucher is valid for 6 months from the date of purchase and must be redeemed within this period. PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASE. We look forward to welcoming you aboard Norwich Aviation Centre for an unforgettable flying experience! VOUCHER TERMS Refunds and Validity of the flight Our full Terms & Conditions are available on our website and apply in full. For purchases made online, flights are refundable within 14 days of purchase but not after the 27th December subject to a deduction equivalent to the current voucher value and restoking fee of £22. After 14 days from the date of purchase, or once a flight booking has been made, vouchers become non-refundable. All Christmas vouchers are issued with a validity period until 30th June 2027 and must be redeemed within that time, there is no refund after the voucher expires. Full terms and conditions are available at the bottom of this webpage. REGULATORY INFORMATION This is a short sightseeing flight intended to introduce passengers to flying. It is not a trial lesson or flight training. Passengers will not be instructed in taking control of the aircraft, and the flight cannot be counted towards a pilot’s licence. If you would like to handle the controls, please book a trial lesson instead – 1st Lesson to becoming a pilot. The flight will depart from and return to the same aerodrome and will operate by day under Visual Flight Rules. The pilot may change or cancel it, including at short notice, for safety or operational reasons. Introductory Experience flights are not required to meet the same regulations as commercial air transport (airlines) flights. Regulatory information relating to the conduct of this flight can be found in the UK CAA document CAP 3296, downloadable here: CAP 3296 – Flying in General Aviation Aircraft Passenger numbers and weight The aircraft can carry up to three participants, subject to the aircraft’s weight and balance, performance and seating limitations. If only one passenger is enrolled in this flight then we may elect to conduct the flight in a 2 seat aircraft. We will ask each participant to provide an accurate weight before the flight. This information is necessary to complete the aircraft’s legally required weight-and-balance and performance calculations. The final number of participants who can be carried is determined by Norwich Aviation Centre and the pilot in command. It may be necessary to reduce the number of participants where the aircraft’s operating limitations require it or weights are not accurate on the day of the flight. Where a flight is cancelled because incorrect weights were provided by you then we may have to cancel the flight without refund. We may at our discretion offer a flight with reduced numbers of people onboard where reasonable and practicable to do so on the day. An introduction to recreational flying This flight is intended to introduce participants to the experience of flying in a light aircraft. It is an introductory flight and not a trial flying lesson. Participants are carried as passengers and will not be permitted to handle the aircraft controls unless an instructor is your pilot. The flight cannot be recorded or credited as flight training towards the grant of a pilot licence. If you would like to receive instruction and handle the aircraft controls, please book our “1st Lesson to becoming a pilot” trial lesson instead. This is always conducted by a qualified flight instructor and is operated separately from our introductory experience flights. Routing The route shown or described is indicative only and is not guaranteed. The pilot in command remains responsible for the aircraft, route and conduct of the flight at all times. The route may be changed, shortened or omitted before or during the flight because of: Weather conditions; Air traffic control restrictions; Aircraft performance or weight and balance; Temporary or restricted airspace; Military activity around Sculthorpe or other airfields and operaitonal areas Security restrictions around Sandringham or other areas Safety or other operational considerations. The pilot may postpone or cancel the flight at short notice and is under no obligation to complete the indicative route or fly over any particular landmark however, we will always try to meet any requests for flyovers were such locations are safe and within the above restrictions. Ready to Make Someone’s Christmas Unforgettable? This Christmas, don’t just give them a present. Give them an experience they’ll never forget — and perhaps the beginning of an entirely new adventure!