Manx Flyers are offering trial flights around the Isle of Man: see the Island's beautiful scenery from an aerial perspective and at the same time gain some hands-on flying experience, with a qualified instructor alongside.

Trial Lesson gift vouchers are available for a flight duration of either 30-minutes or one hour. There is a choice of two aircraft: the two-seat Piper PA-38 Tomahawk, used for flying training, or the four-seat high-winged Cessna 172.

On arriving at Manx Flyers you will be greeted and introduced to your Flying Instructor. You and your party can relax and have a coffee in our clubhouse lounge, while your fully qualified Instructor will explain the format of your first flying lesson.

Your Instructor will show you an aeronautical chart and explain where your flight is likely to take you, as well as answer any questions you may have. You will be handed a headset and then shown out to your aircraft, a PA38 Tomahawk or a Cessna 172. Your party can come out onto the apron to take some pictures if you wish, or can reside in the comfort, and warmth of the lounge.

Before you enter the aircraft, there are some checks and procedures that must be carried out before every flight, and your Instructor will talk you through these checks and point out the main elements of the airframe.

Once in the aircraft, the engine is started and permission will be requested from Air Traffic Control to taxi to the end of the runway. A few more checks will be carried out and then you will be cleared to take-off. Once your Instructor has the aircraft airborne you will be given control for the remainder of the flight and shown a few of the basics!

During the flight, subject to the prevailing weather conditions and Air Traffic Control, your Instructor will endeavour to take the flight over your house or favourite landmark. Unfortunately for you, the Instructor will take control of the aircraft to land, but you can sit back and enjoy the experience!