Flying training

Aerobatics

Develop accurate handling, energy management and safe recovery skills with suitably qualified instructors.

Course overview

Training shaped around you.

LFC combines experienced instruction, suitable club aircraft and a supportive environment at Cotswold Airport.

Exact hours, prerequisites and availability depend on your previous experience and current CAA requirements. The club will review your needs before confirming a training plan.

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Published prices

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Aircraft hire is charged per tacho hour. Instructor time is charged chock to chock. Fees and course content are subject to change.

AOPA Basic Aerobatics · LFC-AEROS

£2,748

12 flying hours, including the AOPA Aerobatics Course manual and syllabus by R. D. Campbell.

The three PPL modules cover the minimum 45-hour flying requirement and may be suitable for eligible ELCAS claims. Most students should budget for additional flying, tests, medical, equipment and external landing fees.

Course guide

What to expect.

The useful syllabus and preparation information is included here so you can review it without opening separate documents.

AOPA course content

The AOPA Basic course develops a safe foundation before progression to the Standard course.

Eight hours of ground training and eight hours of flying form the published Basic syllabus, followed by an end-of-course test
Slow flight, stalling, unusual-attitude and spin recovery
Maximum-rate turns, loops, rolls, stall turns and combination sequences
Previous aerobatic experience may be credited following instructor assessment
LFC is registered with AOPA as an aerobatic training organisation

Course enquiry

Aerobatics

Tell us a little about your flying experience and what you would like to achieve. A member of the team will respond to your enquiry.