Trial Lesson Gift Vouchers

Choose from our fantastic range of airplane lessons, perfect for Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries, or a Valentine's Day surprise; the non-refundable vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. An informative trial flight guide can be purchased with the voucher for £5.99 + £1.00 P&P.

I want to buy gift voucher

The UFC is open 7 days a week and 363 days of the year so we are sure to be able to find a time that suits you, however, we recommend that if you wish to fly on a weekend you contact us as soon as possible (2 weeks is recommended) to avoid disappointment.

These trial lessons are a great hands on experience and count towards your Private Pilots License should you decide that flying is for you.

• Always telephone the UFC on the day of your flight, to check that the weather is suitable.
• Gift vouchers are valid for 12months from date of purchase.

Payment can be made in 3 ways

• Online via credit/debit card here
• By phone via credit/debit card - the gift voucher can be sent by post, in an unmarked envelope, to an address of your choice
• In person in the UFC office by credit/debit, cheque or cash.

Now what happens? I have a gift voucher and want to book my flight

• You will need to have your gift voucher in front of you. On the reverse there will be a reference number that you will need to quote.
• Phone the UFC on 028 9181 3327 or call in and see us, either way the office people will be there to help.
• Arrange a time and day that suits you - REMEMBER to phone on the day of your flight to check all is still ok!!

The big day - Pre-flight Stuff

• If you need directions click here
• There are plenty of parking spaces available so park up and go straight ahead into the Main Office with your gift voucher in hand.
• Present you gift voucher to one of the office staff and you are nearly there!!
• You will then be shown to the Lounge to await your instructor for the flight.

The big day - Going Flying

• Once the introductions between you and the instructor are over, each person going flying will be given a
  pop up description layer
  headsetto wear during the flight, this allows the instructor to talk to Air Traffic control and passengers to talk to each other during the flight.
• Make sure you have everything you want to take with you e.g. camera, sunglasses etc.
• Now it is time to go to the airplane - Happy Flying!!

The Airplane - What does everything do

• You will be flying in a Cessna 172SP (Special Performance) aircraft like the one below, or a Piper PA-28 Warrior.

• Now you are in the airplane and the instructor will give you a short safety brief and point out what all the knobs and dials do.
• To give you an idea of what to expect and what to look for below is a photo of a cockpit.

ASI - Tells you what speed you are doing through the air in knots	Artificial Horizon / Attitude Indicator - Indicates whether the aircraft is climbing or descending and the bank angle during turns.	Altimeter - Tells you your height above the ground in feet

What will I see when I'm up there

On a clear day it is normal to see the Mourne Mountains, Scottish Coast and Isle of Mann shortly after departure from the runway.

Below are some images taken from the air. Click picture to see full size image

Strangford Ferry	Belfast	Donaghadee
Belfast Port	Belfast Port	The Oval football ground
Mount Stewart

If you have any more questions do not hesitate to contact us , or look at the FAQ page.