Thinking of giving someone special the freedom to soar on a flying experience. Our fantastic guide to flying experiences includes helicopter flights, hot air ballooning, aerobatic flights, pleasure flights and much more. Lift someone's spirits with an unforgettable flying experience day that will leave their head in the clouds



Tandem Skydiving. Throwing yourself out of a plane at 10,000 feet might be considered utter madness. But if close friends start wondering aloud about your sanity, you can reassure them that you'll be attached (literally) to an expert instructor and that, frankly, you're in for an experience so exhilarating that you'll probably never stop talking about it. Your experience normally begins with a thorough briefing on skydiving and landing techniques, before you go up in the plane. You'll then be securely harnessed to your instructor, who will help you jump from the plane (or at least help you fall with style). You'll get about 30 seconds of freefall, which is so completely incredible there's no point in trying to describe it. Then your instructor will open the parachute and control your descent while you admire the view and try to come to terms with the adrenaline rush.

Hang Gliding. Mother nature may not have given us wings, but science has given us hang gliders instead. These experiences let you fly like a bird. After a full briefing, your instructor will introduce you to the glider that you will use and which is specifically designed for tandem flight. You'll be shown how to get into to the harness and once secured, you and your instructor will be towed into the air behind a microlight tug. Once you're at a height of around 2,000ft the rope is released, the microlight pulls away and you're free to soar and circle lazily in the thermal currents above the beautiful countryside, with incredible views of the earth and the sky. It really will take your breath away.

Aerobatic Flying. Get ready for the roller coaster ride of a lifetime. In a breathtaking combination of precise performance, high speed and intense maneuvers you will be subjected to some of the most extreme sensory experiences that exist. Sit back and relax (if you can) while your expert pilot demonstrates just what the plane is capable of. Wingovers, barrel turns, cuban8's and stall turns you will feel the intense G force as you climb skyward and roll back plunging towards the ground.

Helicopter Rides. You will be welcomed and receive a pre-flight briefing by a Qualified Flying Instructor. Once aboard the dual-controlled training helicopters your flight will commence, and you will have the opportunity to take to the controls if you wish. You will fly in the agile and manoeuvrable Helicopter at head spinning speeds. This is great fun and could be your first step towards getting your Private Pilots Licence.

Microlighting. Escape from the boredom of life and conventional flying - experience microlighting! Upon arrival you will normally be briefed on the principles of microlight flying. From there you will be taken to the microlight for a general familiarisation of the aircraft and run-through of the controls. After this it's time to zoom from the airfield into the sky for the 30 minute flight of a lifetime! Once in the air you will have the chance to take controls of the aircraft and so get the thrill of actually piloting a microlight.

Hot Air Ballooning. A perfect gift - The ultimate treat - Fly away on a private balloon flight for two.The two of you can share simply the best time in your own specially chartered hot air balloon flight piloted by a top-flight professional pilot. Nothing quite compares to the serenity of ballooning. Enjoy flying over the most picturesque areas of the United Kingdom. There is no other way to experience such tranquillity and excitement at the same time.

Indoor Skydiving. Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, jump onto the airflow and you are skydiving. It's a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment. After check-in there's a short class with a video brief and instruction, then it's off to collect your flight gear. You and your group will enter the tunnel and take it in turns to fly... Go on - get skydiving...

Flying. Become the captain of an aircraft in just 30 minutes with tuition from a CAA qualified instructor. Upon arrival at the aerodrome you will normally be given a briefing on the principles of light aircraft flying. From there you are taken to the aeroplane for a general familiarisation of the cockpit layout and a rundown of the controls. After this it's up, up and away for a 30 minute flight of a lifetime! If the instructor feels confident that his new student is ready, they will even be able to take the controls and get the thrill.