Cessna flying lesson Lelystad

Would you also like to fly in the world's most famous small plane? The Cessna 172 is a four-seater aircraft, so you can take two friends with you too!

Location

This flying lesson is flown from Lelystad. In terms of flight movements, Lelystad is the busiest Dutch airport after Schiphol Airport. Lelystad Airport is nowadays a controlled field, which means that air traffic control keeps an eye on everything. Flying from Lelystad is therefore just like flying from a major airport. There is always plenty of activity and you can enjoy all kinds of aircraft constantly flying to and fro. This will make you feel even more like taking your own flying lesson.

Flying lessons with friends

This 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 it. It is also the most widely used teaching aircraft.

The plane is so popular because it flies pleasantly and finely. This is because of the space inside, for instance. Even if you are a bit taller or heavier, you can sit comfortably in it. The wings of the Cessna are at the top. This gives you a great view and allows you to take the most beautiful photos during the flight. Besides you and the instructor, two passengers can come along. This makes the package, per person, one of the cheapest. Who are you going to impress with your flying skills?

So the Cessna is great for looking around from. You can, for instance, fly over the Dolfinarium. Or always wanted to see your own street from the air? At the bottom of this page, you will find a map of the Netherlands, showing you approximately how far you can fly.

The time has come!

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

Theory

You start with an explanation of the basics of flying. The instructor answers important questions in this 'briefing'. How does a plane stay in the air? How do the pedals work? What are all the buttons and gauges for? Of course, you can also ask all your questions yourself. Are you coming to the flight school together with your partner, friend and/or family member? Then of course he/she can be here too. Then you will all know what you are going to experience in the air. You don't have to pay extra for this. Of course, this also applies to the passengers.

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

Practice

After the theory part, you go to the aircraft with the instructor. First, you check together that 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 the control tower for permission to take off. And then that's it! In the air, you get to fly the plane yourself. You get to fly everything yourself except the last part of the landing. Of course, the instructor helps you with everything. He takes over from you when you want to have a nice look outside. Or if you want to take photos or a short film.

How long the practical part lasts is up to you. The minimum is 20 minutes, but the longer, the more fun of course!

Passenger change

The Cessna can carry 1 student and 2 passengers. You cannot swap seats during the flight. If several people want to steer we will make a stopover. In that case, book 2 separate flying lessons: choose 2 gift vouchers when paying. We can then schedule those one after the other.