Cessna flying lesson Hilversum

Do you want to fly in the most famous small plane in the world? The Cessna 172 is a four-seater aircraft, so you can take two friends along too!

Location

The flying lessons are flown from Hilversum. Hilversum Airport is a compact airport with a grass runway. All fields have a cosy restaurant at the landing strip. There is always plenty of activity and you can enjoy all kinds of aircraft that are constantly flying back and forth. This will make you look forward to your own flying lessons even more.

Flying lessons with friends

The Cessna 172 is used all over the world. It has been in production since the 1950s. And with 43,000 units, it is the best-selling plane ever. Almost every pilot has flown in one. It is also the most widely used training plane.

The plane is so popular because it flies comfortably and pleasantly. This is because of the space inside, for example. Even if you are a bit taller or heavier, you can sit well in it. The wings of the Cessna are on top. This gives you a beautiful view and you can make the most beautiful photos during the flight. Besides you and the instructor, two passengers can take part. This makes the arrangement, per person, one of the most advantageous. Who are you going to impress with your flying skills?

The Cessna is very suitable to look around from. You can decide for yourself which way you want to fly. At the bottom of this page you will find a map of the Netherlands, where you can see how far you can fly. You can even fly over your own house if you want to.

It is time!

From the flight school you have a great view of the runway. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the airport. This will get you in the mood!

Theory

You start with an explanation of the basics of flying. The instructor will answer important questions in this 'briefing'. How does an aircraft stay in the air? How do the pedals work? What are all the buttons and gauges for? Of course, you can also ask any questions you may have. Are you coming to the flying school together with your partner, friend and/or family member? Then he/she is also allowed to be present. Then you all know what you will experience in the air. You do not have to pay extra for this. Of course, this also applies to the passengers.

The theory part always takes about 20 minutes, regardless of the time you choose for the practical part.

Practice

After the theory part, you will go to the aircraft with the instructor. First, you check together whether the aircraft is ready for departure. Then you drive to the runway, this is called taxiing. Through the headphones you can hear the instructor and the control tower. The instructor asks permission from the control tower to take off. And then the moment has arrived! In the air, you can fly the plane yourself. You can fly everything by yourself except for the last part of the landing. Of course, the instructor will help you with everything. He will take over if you want to look outside. Or if you want to take pictures or a video.

You choose how long the practical part takes. The minimum is 30 minutes, but the longer, the more fun!