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Activity Code: TRIA100
Overview
The lesson commences with a classroom briefing on the effects of the aircrafts controls plus all you need to know to enable you to control the aircraft on your first lesson. After the briefing, the instructor will take you through the pre-flight inspection on your training aircraft before you take your place in the pilot's seat.
Your instructor will talk you through the start up taxiing and take-off, then you take to the sky for your first real flying experience. Your time at the controls of the aircraft is approximately 30 minutes. During this time you will be able to have hands on experience in flying the aeroplane. Following the flight there will be an opportunity for you to discuss any questions you have on flight training with your instructor.
Location
Melbourne (Melbourne - Victoria)
This experience takes place in Mentone, Victoria.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Numbers
One on one with your instructor only - council regulations will not permit more than 1 person on the plane with the instructor.
Session Time
1.5 hours including briefing and approximately 30 of sitting at the controls of the aircraft. Bookings can be made seven days per week during daylight hours. Saturdays and Sundays require five days notice due to availability.
Guidelines & Restrictions
Must be over of 15 years of age. Comfortable clothing and footwear is required to enable you to climb in and out of aircraft. (High heels not recommended).
Our operators and their instructors are approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and they are a member of the Aviation Safety Foundation of Australia.
Flying may be cancelled in certain weather conditions, which would make the flight uncomfortable for a novice. Please call the flying school if in any doubt. Any cancelled flights will be rescheduled for a later date.
Due to Civil Aviaiton Safety Authority Rules the flight must only have the participant and instructor on board. However, there is a waiting area with tea and coffee making facilites and amenities for people who may be accompanying the participant.
Extra Info
If over 110kg in weight or 6ft 3in in height you will require larger aircraft at an additional $40 charge to be paid on the day.
Booking Insurance
It is recommended that you consider GoDo Cancellation Cover. This is insurance cover for losses incurred if the activity is cancelled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier. Click here for further details.
Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND for cancellations, no matter the reasons. However, should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you maybe be able to make a claim directly to Mondial Assistance, our Cancellation Cover provider.
Contact Us
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Reviews
"The web site was fantastic having a great range of activities all in one place. I easily found the activity I wanted and booked effortlessly. My activity was a Light Aircraft Hands On Training Flight which was fantastic and thoughly enjoyed. All in all, very professional." David , Apr 2009
"It was a birthday gift for my husband and he found it fantastic. All parts of the experience--booking, introduction on site, flying and debrief--were extremely professional and enjoyable." Marina, Apr 2008
"The people were professional, helpful and really excellent when it came to doing the activity. The flying was in the words of my husband "just awesome!"" Nadine, Feb 2007
