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Flying at Wellesbourne Airfield
As you step out onto the apron and climb aboard the aircraft that will take you on a breathtaking flight, you're probably too excited to remember that you're following in the footsteps of generations of pilots. Airfields are steeped in history, and, in the first of a...
What do you have to do to get a PPL?
We’ve had a few people asking us recently about what they need to do to get a PPL. If you’ve already been browsing our site, you’ll know that the flying you do with Air Experiences counts towards the hours you need to get a PPL. But what else do you need to do? Read...
Wellesbourne Wings and Wheels 2014
Wellesbourne Airfield in Warwickshire was even busier than normal this weekend for the Wings and Wheels 2014 show. It can't be a coincidence that the event is held on Father's Day each year, as it was the perfect destination for petrolheads and plane spotters alike....
The perfect Father’s Day gift
Father's Day is fast approaching (it's on 15 June this year, in case you didn't know), and we've created what we think you'll agree is the perfect gift to treat your dad to this year. Our brand new Day Out at Duxford experience includes a 15-minute Tiger Moth flight...
How many people does it take to run an airfield?
Leaving big international airports aside, how many people are involved in helping you get airborne on your first flight? A surprising number of people are employed at general aviation airfields to ensure you get into the air safely. We go behind the scenes at our...
Basic radio communications – or how pilots communicate
On your first flight, your instructor will explain all the aircraft noises and the controls, but one thing that you'll hear that you may not have been expecting is radio communication with ATC (air traffic control). At most airfields there is an air traffic control...