Flying days in the UK from Buyagift.co.uk

Buyagift offer a wide range of flying lessons and flying days throughout the UK from tiger moths and helicopter flights to gliding and champagne hot air balloon rides. Simply browse through our extensive range of experiences, pick your ultimate flying day from a large number of UK locations, personalise the voucher and then purchase using our 100% secure server.

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Flying days – What's on offer

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Hot air ballooning is unlike other forms of flying; your visibility is through 360 degrees and your flight will feel uninhibited as you silently glide over the breathtaking UK countryside. A model world appears below, familiar landmarks take on new perspectives, whether you are close to the ground viewing wildlife, or up amongst the clouds marvelling at their powdery puffs you will be intrigued be these aerial mystery tours. Wherever you are based in the UK, hot air balloon rides make a one-off gift or simply an experience that you'll never forget.

Vintage aircraft flights

A hands on lesson in a real vintage aircraft - the 1942 Tiger Moth! Experience a bygone era of aviation during a 15 minute vintage flight over the English countryside. During the flight you will even have the chance to take the flight controls. This nostalgic flying experience is the only way to really appreciate the freedom of the skies offered by this wonderful aircraft. Or why not try the classic ' chipmunk', this aircraft was the successor to the Tiger Moth in RAF service, made by deHavilland as well and served from the 40's right up to the late 90's. Very nice to fly, aerobatic, light on the controls and popular with the RAF pilots who trained on them. Still used today by enthusiastic privateers for flying something which is nimble and good fun. Your pilot is sure to give you 25 minutes you will never forget.

Fixed Wing Flights

Take to the skies for your first taste of real flight. This will hopefully be the start of a life long desire to be amongst the clouds like a bird. A 20 or 60 minute introductory lesson in a fixed wing plane is probably the best way to experience the enjoyment and privileges of private flying. Or why not try the thrill of flying in a top of the range microlight and taking the controls on your very first flight? These aircraft give you the freedom of flying usually reserved for our winged friends. With cruising speeds of 55 - 60 miles per hour these are truly amazing machines providing an experience not to me missed.

Aerobatic Flights

Aerobatic freestyle with Alan Cassidy, experience freestyle aviation with the UK Aerobatic Champion of 1998, 1999 and 2001. During this 20 minute acrobatic flight you will take to the skies with the ultimate stunt trained pilot for a fair ground ride you will never forget. Flights take place in a "Pitts Special". The Pitts Special has won more aerobatic contests than any other aircraft type and on taking part in this unique UK flying gift experience you will soon learn why.

Gliding Lessons

Be free as a bird as you soar on thermals over the beautiful UK countryside. Exhilarating aerotow glide flight lesson will take you to heights of approximately 2000ft over the Severn Valley. You will be able to see as far as the Black Mountains in Wales and the Severn Estuary and its bridges. Gliding lesson can last between 20 - 60 minutes in which time you will learn to turn and manoeuvre the glider.

Helicopter flight experiences

Helicopter flying lessons are a perfect, unforgettable gift for a friend or relative (you could even treat yourself). Tuition is usually in a Robinson R22 Beta and all training for helicopter flights have dual controls so the instructor can safely demonstrate and monitor the handling of the aircraft. Trial lessons are the ideal way to start that journey towards your helicopter licence; you can even take the controls during your first flight!

We have many more events in our UK section including hang & para gliding, sight seeing flights and even flight simulators. To view these UK flight experiences and more click here.