Learn to Fly Western Junction

Highlights Two training flights in a light aircraft No experience necessary Classroom lesson plus hands-on flying time
Feel the exhilaration as you take control and experience not one but two flights from the pilot seat. Record your flights in your own personal pilot log book. What's Included? Two training flights in a light aircraft, classroom briefings and a book!
The flight lesson commences with a classroom briefing on 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 before you take to the skies.
The first flight is to the west of Launceston airport and lasts 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 opportunity for you to record your flight in your pilot logbook and you will be given an aviation textbook to read prior to your next lesson. For your second flight you will be given a pre-flight briefing on how to fly the aircraft straight and level. Then you will be performing the pre-flight inspection before taking to the sky for a 60 minute lesson. Included in package is 1.5 Hours Dual Flight Instruction, Pilots Log Book and an Introductory Theory Book.
Please note: Due to the popularity of this experience, weekend appointments book well in advance. If you have a weekend date in mind please give advance notice. Session Length
Allow approx 5 hrs for this package with the first lesson lasting 1.5 hours and the second lesson for 2.5 hours. Available seven days per week during daylight hours. Saturdays and Sundays require five days notice due to availability.


How to Get There
Tristar Aviation, Launceston Airport, Building 73, Evandale Rd, Western Junction TAS 7212. Detailed directions can be supplied at the time of booking. Please book at least 8 weeks in advance for weekend sessions. Due to the easing of COVID restrictions, experiences will be available again after the 15th of June 2020. Session numbers will be limited and slowly expanded as the situation allows.
You're authorised to enter the car park from Gate 4 for Building 73 for your flight experience. Restrictions
Due to COVID 19 participants are requested to attend alone if possible, if someone needs to accompany them please limit to one person. Guidelines
You must be of 15 years of age. Weight restrictions and surcharges DO apply if you weight 100kg or more - please contact us if you have any concerns as alternative arrangements can be made. Cancellation Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience Numbers on the Day
One-on-one with your instructor. Spectators Due to Civil Aviation 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.
Weather
Flying may be cancelled in certain weather conditions which would make the flight uncomforatable for a novice. Please call the flying school if in any doubt. Any cancelled flights will be rescheduled for a later date. Dress Code
Comfortable clothing and footwear required to enable you to climb in and out of aircraft. (High heels not recommended). Other Info
Our operators and their instructors are approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and are members of the Aviation Safety Foundation of Australia. This experience is conducted in a 2 seat training aircraft.