Country Images Magazine North Edition November 2017 | Page 64

The freedom of flying
A light aircraft flying over Derbyshire gives you an unobstructed
grandstand view of the fabulous natural environment in which we
live. Experience the joy and excitement of flying, soaring above
the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Take a bird’s eye view of
your favourite landmarks – maybe it’s Carsington Water Reservoir,
Dovedale, Froggatt Edge, Chatsworth House, Ladybower Dams or
your own home area. Taking hold of the flying controls, you can really
experience the freedom of flying.
Derby Aero Club offers a wide range of flying services including
tuition for the Private Pilots Licence. Flying from its home base at
Derby Airfield, Egginton, the club caters for all ages. Recently a number
of our younger students have achieved their first solo flight at the
youngest legal age of 16.
Derby Airfield is also the home of the Comet Racer restoration
project. A team of volunteers are working hard restoring Comet
Racer G-ACSP that was originally flown by Amy Johnson and husband
Jim Mollison in 1934, in the air race from England to Australia.
Why not come along to the airfield on a fine day and sit with a cup of
tea, watching the aeroplanes come and go, or purchase a ‘Trial Lesson’
as a gift for someone special or even for yourself?
A trial flying
lesson makes
an ideal present,
gift vouchers are
available from
the Derby Aero
Club.
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