10 Air Tours in South West England That You Shouldn't Miss

High quality flight training, ATO registered (GBR.ATO.0326) Flying School in Salisbury, Wiltshire. As well as Tiger Moth Experience Flights in our WWI bi-plane! GoFly itself continues a well established tradition of flying training from Old Sarum which has existed since the Airfield's creation in the First World War. Old Sarum has a good track record of producing very competent private pilots, and this is a tradition we are proud to continue. Whether your intention is to learn to fly simply for fun, or to fulfill a lifelong ambition (whatever your age!), we think you'll struggle to find a better combination of location and atmosphere, together with a flying school which prides itself on safe, high quality tuition.

Bath Balloons is a local, family run company who have been flying from Bath for many years. Why not take a balloon flight from Royal Victoria Park in our fabulous balloon and see the great Georgian City from a different angle high above!

Flynqy Pilot Training operates from Newquay Cornwall Airport, in beautiful surroundings with the coastlines and landscapes of Cornwall and Devon as a backdrop for our flights. We offer Flight Experiences, Flight Training and much more! Flight Experience:The Trial Flight Experience (or Air Experience Flight) provides an amazing opportunity to take to the skies and see the world from a different perspective. Discover the stunning sights of Cornwall - from its unique coastlines, cliffs and beaches to its rural villages and towns. Depending on the duration of your flying experience, you can expect to see places such as Newquay, St Ive's, Boscastle, Falmouth, Truro, Bodmin, Padstow, St Austell and even the Eden Project! Experiences are available in a two seat (Cessna 152), three seat (Robin DR400) or four seat (Piper PA28) aircraft and can last for 20, 30, 40 or 50 minutes. This flight is also the starting point for the Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) or Private Pilot Licence (PPL), and any time flown can be logged towards the course if the participant is 14 years old or over. This personal flying lesson starts with a full flight briefing from one of our highly qualified and experienced flight instructors before being taken to your aircraft. During the flight, you will be given the chance to take the controls and fly the plane, sitting in the captain's seat in the cockpit and under the supervision of your instructor, you will also assist with the take-off and landing of the plane - all whilst admiring Cornwall from this unusual vantage point.

Enjoy an exciting adrenaline filled microlight air experience flight over the beautiful Somerset countryside open 7 days a week. You get to take the controls of one of these small but safe aeroplanes under the guidance of your own CAA qualified instructor to see if there's a budding pilot in you. Alternatively, you can sit back and relax and experience the excitement, freedom and the fantastic views of the ground from the air.

Bliss Aviation provides helicopter sight seeing tours of Bournemouth, Poole, Isle of Wight and the Purbecks. We have been operating helicopters from Bournemouth airport for over 20 years and also have a flight training school for helicopters and aeroplanes.

Situated at Dunkeswell Airfield, on the beautiful Blackdown Hills, South West Motor Gliders offers exhilarating air experiences over Devon & Somerset. Please look at our experience options to determine what’s best for you, or a chosen loved one as a gift.

There is nothing quite like a hot air balloon ride. A sensation of floating, serenity and spectacular vistas it is a dreamy experience and something truly unique to enjoy with your partner, friends or family. Drifting over the South West in the comfort of our basket, in the open air with 360-degree views surrounding you, is a memory that will last a lifetime.

Bristol's longest established balloon flight operator. A small family owned business, operating usually from the Ashton Court Estate. Flights afford a magnificent view of the city (depending upon the wind direction), possibly flying past The Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain and the city docks and central area. Morning, Weekday and Weekend flight voucher options are available, plus flights from the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. NB: Balloon Flight times do vary due to changing daylight hours. 'Hours' given on this listing are 'office hours' excluding public holidays.

A friendly, professional flying club based at Bristol Airport. With a great view of the airfield, indoor/outdoor seating and a licensed cafe and bar, the club is open to all and has plenty of free parking. Offering a whole host of training from the Private Pilots Licence (PPL) through to the Night Qualification and IMC Rating, and If you are new to the world of aviation we also provide a wide range of trial lessons as tasters, or to get you started on the road towards a PPL. Our highly professional instructors have an admirable reputation for their excellent standards.

Take to the skies with this once-in-a-lifetime experience that will see you strapped to the wing of a 1940’s Boeing Stearman Biplane. Perched safely on top of the wing, the expert pilot will complete a series of thrilling manoeuvres and heart-pounding flypasts, including a run and break as well as the highlight – a daring dive from 500ft. It’s sure to take your breath away.