Experience Day Gifts

Complete a 165ft bungee jump from a mobile crane and hurtle towards the earth before springing back on the elasticated rope in the worlds craziest sport. Not for the faint hearted! Bungee Jump Discovery (for one)Briefing and one jumpA jump certificate and membership to the UK Bungee ClubAllow 1-2 hours for your experienceExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:You need to arrive one hour before you are due to jump. Please present your voucher to the office and then prepare for the adrenalin rush!Need to know:Minimum age 14 (under 18s need parental/guardian consent). Over 50s need a medical certificate to ensure good health. You may not jump if you suffer from any of the following: high blood pressure, epilepsy, asthma, damage to neck, spine or eyes. Pregnancy also prohibits jumping. There are no height or weight requirements. You do not need any previous experience.Locations:Avon - BristolCambridgeshire - PeterboroughEssex - GraysGt. Manchester - ManchesterEast Yorkshire - HullScotland - Arbroath

Experience the total tranquillity of soaring and circling on the thermals, drifting silently on the wind in a dual control glider. After a short briefing from your British Gliding Association instructor, it's time to take to the skies for an unforgettable flight. You'll take the controls during your flight, and if you get hooked, this first lesson counts towards a Glider Pilot's certificate. Gliding Lesson Discovery:One-to-one training from a BGA licensed instructorIntroduction to gliding, safety and controlsOne flight of 15 to 30 minutes (according to weather conditions) towed aloft by a tug aircraft. Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:When you arrive, you will be asked to complete a membership application form (under 18s will require parental consent on this form). Generally you will asked to hand in the voucher on the day, so remember to take this with you as it is your form of payment for your lesson. You will then be briefed by your instructor before the flightMost gliding clubs are owned and run by their members. Your introduction to gliding will often include helping out with various tasks associated with gliding keeping the log, preparing to launch gliders etc, whilst awaiting your turn to fly. Gliding is very much a team effort and this is why it is such a sociable sport.Need to know:Minimum age 12-14 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraftMaximum height 61-64 (186cms-193cms) depending on location Maximum weight 15-16 stones (95kgs-102kgs) depending on locationLocations:Bedfordshire - SandyBuckinghamshire - MarlowDevon - Nr BarnstapleEssex - ColchesterIsle of Wight - BembridgeLeicestershire - LutterworthLincolnshire - GranthamOxfordshire - Banbury Shropshire - Church Stretton Staffordshire - Burton on TrentWarwickshire - Bidford on AvonWiltshire - Marlborough Yorkshire - Rufforth

Give your fantasies free rein as you go back in time and experience the thrill of open cockpit flying in a classic biplane! During your visit, a briefing will be followed by your dramatic flight. Depending on the location, you can take the controls in a trial lesson under the guidance of an expert instructor, or you can take a pleasure flight as your pilot puts the plane through its paces. Briefing from a CAA licensed instructorDepending on the location, the flight is either a trial lesson where you have the opportunity to take the controls, or a pleasure flightThe length of flight, type of aircraft and type of flight depend on locationAllow 1 hour for your visit which will include a flight of 15-25 minutes. Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:When you arrive, you will be issued with any necessary protective clothing (sometimes this is a leather helmet and goggles). You will then be briefed by your instructor before the flight. If you are taking a Trial Lesson you will have the opportunity to take the controls and fly the plane. If you are taking a Pleasure Flight, you will be chauffeured as a passenger in the aircraft as the professional pilot puts the plane through its paces.Need to know:Minimum age 12-16 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft.Maximum height 647 (193cms-213cms) depending on location and max weight 15-20 stones (95kgs-127kgs) depending on locationSeasonal closures may applyLocations:Cambridgeshire - Duxford (TL)Devon - Nr. Barnstaple (TL)Gloucestershire - Gloucester (TL) Kent - Ramsgate (TL)Northamptonshire - Sywell (TL)West Sussex - Chichester (TL)(PF) = Pleasure Flight, (TL) = Trial Lesson

Few experiences are as serene and at the same time thrilling - the sensation of time suspended as the world glides gently by. Your fun begins with the inflation of the balloon. Then away you go where the wind dictates. Once landed and the balloon packed away, you will be returned to the launch site. It's a magical experience that's wonderful to share, so why not buy an Explorer voucher for two?Balloon Flight Explorer (for two)Safety briefing and participation in setting up the balloonOne flight of 30-60 minutes (depending on weather conditions) as a member of small group of passengers Allow 3-4 hours for the whole experience Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:You will be briefed on the flight before take-off. As part of the experience, you may participate in helping set up the balloon and also to pack it away after landing. The retrieve crew will follow the balloon and meet you after the landing to return you to the launch site. You should allow approximately 3-4 hours in total for your trip and the retrieve, depending upon conditions on the day.Need to know:Minimum age 12. Under-16's must be accompanied by an adult (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb in and out of the basket!Minimum height 46 (137cms)Seasonal closures may apply.Maximum weight = 18 stoneMaximum height 6'2Locations:Avon - Bath, BristolBerkshire - ReadingBuckinghamshire - Milton KeynesCheshire - Chester, NantwichCornwall - Bodmin, LauncestonCumbria - Keswick, WindermereDerbyshire - ChatsworthDevon - Exeter, PlymouthDorset - Blandford Forum, Shaftsbury, SherborneEssex - Braintree, Brentwood, ChelmsfordGloucestershire - Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham, Stow on the Wold, StroudHampshire - Alton, Basingstoke, Hartley Wintney, Old Basing, PophamHerefordshire - LedburyHertfordshire - Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, WatfordKent - Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge WellsNorfolk - Norwich, SnettertonNorthamptonshire - NorthamptonOxfordshire - Banbury, OxfordScotland - Edinburgh, KinrossShropshire - WhitchurchSomerset - Taunton, Wincanton, YeovilStaffordshire - StaffordSuffolk - Bury St Edmunds, IpswichSurrey - Farnham, Godalming, GuildfordSussex - UckfieldWales - Tintern, Usk Valley, Wye ValleyWarwickshire - Coventry, Stratford Upon Avon, WarwickWiltshire - Salisbury, SwindonWorcestershire - Evesham, WorcesterYorkshire - Beverley, Doncaster, York

It's like parachuting without all the training. After a short safety briefing, fly to an exhilarating 10-12,000 feet and leap into a 5,000 feet free fall strapped to your British Parachute Association tandem instructor who will control the whole descent, including the parachute opening and the landing. All the thrill without all the drill.This course takes a part day only and starts with a safety briefing sessionOne jump from approx 10-12,000 feet with a fully qualified instructor using a dual-control tandem parachuteProvisional BPA membershipExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:When you arrive, you will be enrolled as a provisional member of the British Parachute Association and issued with the appropriate equipment. You will be given a safety briefing, practice some techniques required for your jump, and then take your tandem skydive from approx. 10-12,000 feet safely strapped to a BPA Tandem Instructor.If you wish to stay overnight, many parachuting clubs can offer inexpensive (but basic!) accommodation (this is not covered by your voucher). If you are interested you should enquire about this when you make your booking.Need to know:Minimum age 16 (under 18 years old need parental/guardian consent), max age 50 unless very fit (participants over 40 require a doctor's certificate of fitness). Your weight must be in proportion to height. Max weight 13-15 stones (83kgs-95kgs) depending on location. All weights must include clothes and shoes.A number of physical conditions or previous illnesses may prevent you from skydiving. You will be required to sign a Declaration of Fitness form. If you are in doubt, please ring the Virgin Experience Days helpline for guidanceLocations:Cambridgeshire - PeterboroughCumbria - Grange Over SandsDevon - Dunkeswell Durham - PeterleeKent - HeadcornLincolnshire - BriggNorfolk - Attleborough Northamptonshire - BrackleyNottinghamshire - LangarShropshire - WhitchurchWiltshire - Netheravon

Nothing can beat the exhilaration you feel after your first leap from a plane at 3,000 feet. This is one of the most challenging sports ever invented! Supervised by British Parachuting Association instructors, your ground training is rigorous and you must be fit. Jump from the plane on a 'static line' that opens your steerable parachute automatically, freeing you to enjoy your breathtaking descent.This course is usually runs over 2 days and includes fitness testing followed by intensive parachuting and landing training by a BPA instructor as part of a small groupOne static line jump from 3,000 feet using a modern hi-tech steerable square canopy parachute for optimum descent control and a softer landingProvisional BPA membershipExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:Usually run over 2 days, with intensive parachute and landing training, as part of a small group.When you arrive, you will be enrolled as a provisional member of the British Parachute Association and issued with the appropriate equipment. The first day will consist of ground training which is a mixture of practical and theory. Your static-line jump will usually take place on the second day. If you wish to stay overnight, many parachuting clubs can offer inexpensive (but basic!) accommodation (this is not covered by your voucher). If you are interested you should enquire about this when you make your booking.Need to know:Minimum age 16 (under 18s need parental/guardian consent), max age 50 unless very fit (participants over 40 require a doctor's certificate of fitness). Your weight must be in proportion to height: Males - max 6'2' (188cms) and 14-15 stones (89kgs-95kgs) depending on location, Females - max 5'9' (175cms) and 12-14 stones (76kgs-89kgs) depending on location. All weights must include clothes and shoes.A number of physical conditions or previous illnesses may prevent you from parachuting. If you are in doubt, please ring the Virgin Experience Days helpline for guidanceLocations:Cambridgeshire - PeterboroughCumbria - Grange Over SandsDurham - PeterleeKent - HeadcornLincolnshire - BriggNottinghamshire - LangarScotland - AuchterarderShropshire - WhitchurchWiltshire - Netheravon

Enjoy the fun sensation of flying like a bird, taking off, turning and climbing to cruise height. After a briefing with your instructor, you will take off and climb to over 1,000 feet. Once you're comfortable, the instructor will hand you the controls before you descend to land. With the wind in your face, this back-to-basics experience will make you feel like you've travelled back in time to the pioneer days of flying.Safety briefing and familiarisation with controlsTraining from an experienced instructorAllow approx 1 hour for your visit, which will include up to 30 minutes flying time with the opportunity to take the controls Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnity What happens on the day:When you arrive you will be given a brief introduction to the controls and the flight. Then take to the skies for your lesson under guidance of a professional instructor.Need to know:Minimum age 12-14 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft.Maximum height 63'68 (191cms-203cms) depending on location Maximum weight 14-16 stones (89kgs-102kgs) depending on locationLocations:Cambridgeshire - MarchDevon - Nr. BarnstapleEast Sussex - PortsladeHampshire - Winchester/BasingstokeManchester - BartonNorthamptonshire - SywellNorthumberland - MorpethOxfordshire - KidlingtonPeterbourghScotland - East Lothian, Perth

This amazing gift experience allows you to fly in a microlight and feel the exhilarating freedom offered by these superbly manoeuvrable and lightweight machines! Unlike any other flying experience and about as far away from plane flight as you can get ? this experience lets you feel the air flow past your face as you soar like a bird for a 20 to 30 minute flight. Your instructor might even let you take the controls if they feel you are up to it!With the design of a hang-glider or small aeroplane, these amazing machines might look scary but they have become a stable, safe and recognised form of travel.Location: Bedfordshire, Kent, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire (North), Herefordshire (West), South Lanarkshire, East Lothian (Scotland), Lincolnshire, Derbyshire (Midlands), Wiltshire (South), County Armagh (Northern Ireland), Devon.AvailabilityOn purchasing this experience you will be sent a personalised gift certificate with a minimum of ten months validity.Flight time will be approximately 25 minutes depending on location and weather conditions.RequirementsMinimum age varies between location, but will not be less than 14. No previous experience necessary. Maximum weight 14 stone (16 stone at South Lanarkshire location, 17.3 stone at Cambridgeshire location). No maximum height.Please NoteMicrolights, facilities and itineraries may vary between locations and images used on this page are only a guide.ProgrammeUpon arrival at the aerodrome, the gift recipient will be given a briefing on the principles of microlight flying. From there they are taken to the microlight for a general familiarisation of the aircraft's layout and a rundown of the controls.Then it?s up, up and away for a 20-30 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 of piloting the aircraft.For further information on this gift experience, please see our terms and conditions.

Feel like royalty as you are chauffeured about the skies in a chopper in this memorable gift experience! From the first moment you lift into the air, you?ll discover how truly unforgettable the sensation of vertical flight is. You?ll be flown to heights of over 1,000 feet and accelerate to over 120 mph as you interact with the pilot over the headsets, enjoying the astounding views all the while.Location: Denham, Middlesex; East of London/Epping; Edinburgh (East Fortune); Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Kemble, Gloucestershire; York, Yorkshire; Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Nottingham; Peak District, Derbyshire; Preston, Lancashire; Redhill, Surrey; Shoreham, Sussex; Thruxton, Hampshire; Wolverhampton, West Midlands, Exeter, Devon.AvailabilityOn purchase, you will be issued with a voucher valid for ten months. Your flight lasts for five minutes from take off to landing but the whole experience will last for around 20 minutes.RequirementsMinimum age is 6 years old; under 12s must be accompanied by a fully paying adult.The maximum weight for this experience is 18 stone; participants over 15 stone must mention this upon booking.Please NotePlease note that you do not pilot the aircraft during this experience. All locations are subject to change.There will be up to four other fare-paying passengers on board the helicopter.ProgrammeOn arrival you will meet your pilot and receive a brief technical and safety briefing. Then you take to the skies in a vertical ascent where your pilot will put the helicopter through its paces to show you just how versatile these incredible machines really are. Watch the world pass beneath you before coming into land after a five minute adrenaline rush that is sure to be the envy of all your friends!For further information on this gift experience, please see our terms and conditions.

Feel like royalty as the pair of you are chauffeured about the skies in a chopper in this memorable gift experience! From the first moment you lift into the air, you?ll discover how truly unforgettable the sensation of vertical flight is. You?ll be flown to heights of over 1,000 feet and accelerate to over 120 mph as you interact with the pilot over the headsets, enjoying the astounding views all the while.Locations: Denham, Middlesex; East of London/Epping; Edinburgh (East Fortune); Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Kemble, Gloucestershire; York, Yorkshire; Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Nottingham; Peak District, Derbyshire; Preston, Lancashire; Redhill, Surrey; Shoreham, Sussex; Thruxton, Hampshire; Wolverhampton, West Midlands, Exeter, Devon.AvailabilityOn purchase, you will be issued with a voucher valid for ten months, for two people. Your flight lasts for five minutes from take off to landing but the whole experience will last for around 20 minutes.RequirementsMinimum age is 6 years old; under 12s must be accompanied by a fully paying adult.The maximum weight for this experience is 18 stone; participants over 15 stone must mention this upon booking.Please NoteYou do not pilot the aircraft during this experience. All locations are subject to change.ProgrammeOn arrival you will meet your pilot and receive a brief technical and safety briefing. Then you take to the skies in a vertical ascent where your pilot will put the helicopter through its paces to show you just how versatile these incredible machines really are. Watch the world pass beneath you before coming into land after a five minute adrenaline rush that is sure to be the envy of all your friends!For further information on this gift experience, please see our terms and conditions.

A great opportunity to take to the skies in a Tiger Moth, a unique classic aircraft, and experience a bygone age of aviation. Your lesson will last 15 minutes and during the flight you will be given the opportunity to take the controls if you wish. This nostalgic flying experience is the only way to really appreciate the freedom of the skies offered by this wonderful classic aircraft.Location: Gloucestershire (South West) West Sussex, Kent, Cambridgeshire (South East) Northamptonshire (Midlands)AvailabilityYour voucher is valid for 10 months.At the Gloucestershire location, flights are on weekdays and run all year round except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. At the West Sussex location, flights operate on Sundays only most of the year round - please enquire upon booking regarding winter flight availability. At the Kent and Northamptonshire locations, flights operate from the beginning of April to the end of October on selected days - please enquire upon booking.Please book early to avoid disappointment.RequirementsThere is no minimum age requirement but you must be at least 4'11" tall. The maximum weight is 16 stone. You should be agile as embarking and disembarking is difficult and requires flexibility.Please NotePlease be advised this experience may not be suitable for persons who are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, fits, severe head injuries, recurrent fainting, giddiness or blackouts, high blood pressure, or heart disease. Please note that the plane you fly may differ in livery from the ones shown here. Flight time may be chock to chock.Programme After a briefing on the principles of aviation, it is time to don your goggles and flying jacket for a 15 minute flight of a lifetime. All flights are taken by expert pilots who are experienced instructors and all aircrafts have dual controls. You will be allowed to fly the plane secure in the knowledge that you have expert assistance, leaving you free to enjoy the ride.For further information on this gift experience, please see our terms and conditions.

This fantastic gift experience gives you the opportunity to glide effortlessly through the sky in a Gliding Discovery Flight!Try gliding and experience the extraordinary sensations of speed and silence that come from flying in one of these spectacular and graceful craft. Your trial lesson will last between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the weather conditions in which time you will learn how to turn and manoeuvre the glider and perhaps even have a go at taking the controls yourself.LocationOxfordshire, Warwickshire, Essex (South East), Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk (Midlands) Brecon, Denbigh (Wales), Devon (South West)AvailabilityYour voucher is valid for ten months. You are free to contact your preferred venue to arrange a date for your visit using the contact details provided.RequirementsMinimum height restriction is 4ft 6; maximum height is 6ft 3.Maximum weight 15 stone (although the Warwickshire location may be able to accommodate you if you are slightly more than this).Trial lessons are available to those over 14 years of age (although under 18s must be accompanied by an adult).Please Note Gliding is extremely weather dependent; it is impossible to predict the length of your flight but it should last between 15 and 30 minutes. Every effort will be made to ensure that you get the best and safest flight for the conditions. Please contact your chosen location on the morning of your flight to check that it is still going ahead. At the Denbigh venue you will be given 2 x winch launches with up to 30 minutes flying in total. The Oxfordshire gliding club has a converted glider to allow the physically disabled to learn to fly - please ask for further details.Spectators are welcome.ProgrammeThe activity takes place in a dual controlled glider accompanied by a fully qualified instructor. On arrival at the venue you will be given a safety briefing then it 's up, up and away! The glider will be towed into the air by a powered aircraft or winch up to a height of around 2000ft and then released to soar over the beautiful countryside.Your instructor will demonstrate the controls of the glider and you may have a go at flying it yourself if you wish.For further information on this gift experience, please see our terms and conditions.

A skydiving experience without too much height! An incredibly high speed fan sits under you that supports you above the ground, and gives you the feeling of what it's like to skydive!

Get an adrenalin rush, and take control of a light aircraft and soar across the sky! A flying experience you will be sure to remember.

Normally reserved for the rich and famous, this is your chance to get a taste of the high life in this 30 minute experience. You are free to either sit back and enjoy the ride, or if you would rather, you can use your 30 minutes as a trial lesson. Trial lessons are the ideal way to start that journey towards your helicopter licence, you can even take the controls during your first flight! Location: Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire (South East) Gloucestershire (South West) Coventry (Midlands) Blackpool, Liverpool (North) Itinerary: After arrival at the helicentre your lesson commences with a pre-flight briefing. You will then discuss and plan a flight path of your choice with your own personal instructor, and then it's time for take off!! Your instructor will demonstrate forward flight, the art of hovering and the unique manoeuvrability of a helicopter before you will be given a chance to do some hands on flying of your own. At some locations you will be are presented with a commemorative certificate. Extra Information: Your voucher is valid for 10 months. Your weight must not exceed 17 stone and your height must not exceed 6ft 4inches. Larger helicopters are available at extra cost payable directly on when booking. Tuition is usually in a Robinson R22 Beta. Actual flying time is around 25 mins. All training helicopters have dual controls so the instructor can safely demonstrate and monitor the handling of the aircraft. All flight time counts towards a helicopter licence should you decide to continue training. Please book well in advance to ensure a mutually convenient time.

Try gliding and experience the extraordinary sensations of speed and silence that come from flying in one of these spectacular and graceful craft. Your trial lesson will last between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the weather conditions in which time you will learn how to turn and manoeuvre the glider and perhaps even have a go at taking the controls yourself. Location: Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Essex (South East), Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk (Midlands) Brecon, Denbigh (Wales), Devon (South West) Itinerary: The activity takes place in a dual controlled glider accompanied by a fully qualified instructor. On arrival at the venue you will be given a safety briefing then it 's up, up and away! The glider will be towed into the air by a powered aircraft or winch up to a height of around 2000ft and then released to soar over the beautiful countryside. Your instructor will demonstrate the controls of the glider and you may have a go at flying it yourself if you wish. Please note that gliding is extremely weather dependent; it is impossible to predict the length of your flight but it should last between 15 and 30 minutes. Every effort will be made to ensure that you get the best and safest flight for the conditions. Please note that at Denbigh you will be given 2 x winch launches with up to 30 minutes flying in total. Extra Information: Your voucher is valid for ten months. Please note that this experience is weather dependent; please contact your chosen location on the morning of your flight to check that it is still going ahead. Trial lessons are available to those over 14 years of age (although under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). Minimum height restriction 4ft 6, maximum height 6ft 3 and maximum weight 15 stone (although the Warwickshire location may be able to accommodate you if you are slightly more than this). Spectators are welcome. The Oxfordshire gliding club has a converted glider to allow the physically disabled to learn to fly - please ask for further details.

Your recipient will take to the skies with an experienced pilot for this flight of a lifetime. This is the perfect opportunity to feel the exhilarating freedom offered by these superbly manoeuvrable machines. With the design of a hang-glider or small aeroplane, these amazing machines might look scary but they have become a stable, safe and recognised form of travel. An amazing chance to soar like a bird for a 20 to 30 minute flight! Your instructor might even let you take the controls if they feel you are up to it! Location: Bedfordshire, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Surrey (South East) North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire (North) South Lanarkshire, East Lothian (Scotland) Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Herefordshire (Midlands) Wiltshire, Devon (South West) County Armagh (Northern Ireland) Itinerary: Upon arrival at the aerodrome your recipient will be given a briefing on the principles of microlight flying. From there they are taken to the microlight for a general familiarisation of the aircraft's layout and a rundown of the controls. After this it's up, up and away for a 20 - 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 of piloting the aircraft. Facilities and microlights will vary between locations and the images used here are a guide only. Extra Information: Your voucher is valid for ten months. Minimum age varies between location, but will not be less than 14. No previous experience necessary. Microlights and itineraries may vary between locations and images used on this page are only a guide. Flight time will be approximately 25 minutes depending on location and weather conditions. Maximum weight 14 stone (16 stone at South Lanarkshire location, 17.3 stone at Cambridgeshire location). No maximum height. Please note at some locations you must call on the morning of your booked flight to confirm that the weather conditions are suitable for flight.

Take to the skies for your first taste of real flight. A 60 minute introductory lesson is probably the best way to experience the enjoyment and privileges of private flying. This is sure to be the start of a life long desire to be amongst the clouds free as a bird. Location: Essex, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, (South East) Warwickshire, Norwich, Carlisle (Midlands) Gloucestershire, Devon, Cornwall (South West) Lincolnshire, Cumbria, Blackpool, East Yorkshire, Liverpool, Teeside, Newcastle, Durham (North) Powys (Wales) Cumbernauld (Scotland) Itinerary: Upon arrival at the aerodrome your recipient will be given a briefing on the principles of light aircraft flying. From there they 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 60 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 of piloting the aircraft. Facilities and planes will vary between locations and the images used here are a guide only (all suppliers chosen by us have a proven track record in making dreams come true). Extra Information: Your voucher is valid for 10 months. If you are over 16 stone or 6ft 4 inches tall you will need to state this to the receptionist prior to booking and you may need to pay a surcharge on the day to be upgraded to a larger aircraft. All lessons are subject to weather conditions on the day and clients should phone on the morning of their lesson to check. Family and friends are welcome to come along and use the clubhouse for food and drinks. You must become a member free of charge on the day to be covered by insurance. Minimum age is 12. Anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to be with them on the day.

Your recipient will take to the skies with an experienced pilot for this flight of a lifetime. This is the perfect opportunity to feel the exhilarating freedom offered by these superbly maneuverable machines. With the design of a hang-glider or small aeroplane, these amazing machines might look scary but they have become a stable, safe and recognised form of travel. An amazing chance to soar like a bird for a full 60 minute flight! Your instructor might even let you take the controls if they feel you are up to it! Location: Kent, Surrey, Herefordshire (South East) Devon (South West) North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire (North), South Lanarkshire, East Lothian (Scotland) Derbyshire (Midlands) Wiltshire (South) County Armagh (Northern Ireland) Itinerary: Upon arrival at the aerodrome your recipient will be given a briefing on the principles of microlight flying. From there they are taken to the microlight for a general familiarisation of the layout and a rundown of the controls. After this it's up, up and away for a 60 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 of piloting the aircraft. Facilities and microlights will vary between locations and the images used here are a guide only. Extra Information: Your voucher is valid for 10 months. Minimum age varies with location but is not less than 14 years. No previous experience necessary. Microlights and itineraries may vary slightly between locations and images used on this page are only a guide. Flight time will be approximately 60 minutes depending on weather conditions. Maximum weight 14 stone (16 stone at South Lanarkshire location, 17.3 stone at Cambridgeshire location). No maximum height. Please note at some locations you must call on the morning of your booked flight to confirm that the weather conditions are suitable for flight.