Your aviation journeystarts hereBoost your flight hoursPPL, IMC, Night Rating & moreEnjoy the thrillof taking control of an aircraftTake to the skiesfrom an airfield steeped in aviation historyover 100,000 hoursof instructional & flight experience
Start your aviation journey with the Yorkshire Aviation Academy (YAA)
Welcome to the Yorkshire Aviation Academy, based at Leeds East Airport, formerly RAF Church Fenton. The airfield and local area is steeped in aviation history, pilots have been training and learning to fly here for 60 years. Our flight training organisation has been established to build upon and continue this great aviation heritage. Whether you are considering becoming a Private Pilot, flying for pure enjoyment with friends and family, or have your sights set on becoming an Airline Pilot, we are here to help you!
We aim to deliver a training program that fulfils the specific requirements of our customers. Our pledge is to do this with safety as the paramount consideration, incorporating an individually tailored training program designed to help you achieve your goals.
We offer guidance and mentoring to all our pilots, whether you are just embarking on your initial training, undertaking further training or pursuing your commercial licence.
Our advanced training courses include restricted instrument and night ratings, all designed to help you enhance your pilot skills.
You can enjoy the thrill of flying an aircraft while taking in the stunning views of Yorkshire with one of our trial flying lessons. It’s the perfect way to start your aviation journey! Call directly or contact us through this website.
The Private Pilot Licence gives the holder the privileges required to pilot an aircraft for private leisure purposes and can be held by pilots who simply wish to fly for fun with friends and family, or as the starting point for pilots seeking a career in aviation.
The IMC Rating course is an essential course that trains pilots to deal with a wider range of weather conditions during the flight or when coming in to land. The IMC Rating is an excellent way of developing your skills along with your confidence.
Take control of a light aircraft and fly over the Yorkshire countryside. As a one off experience or the first step towards an Aviation Career. Your experienced instructor will explain the basics of controlling the aircraft and then allow you to take control.
A Night Rating enables pilots to operate under VFR (Visual Flight Rules) during the hours of darkness. A Night Rating is a hugely useful licence privilege for all pilots, and for student commercial pilots, a requirement!
If you already have your PPL, it’s now time to build up flight hours, also known as Pilot in Command Hours (PIC). Hour building is an essential part of your pilot training journey, the more PIC hours a pilot logs, the greater the chance of securing a career as a commercial pilot.
We host regular PPL theory brush-ups by the subject right here at YAA. If you’re struggling in a particular subject area, please contact us, and we’ll provide you with the upcoming dates for our theory brush-ups!
Book your flying lessons in Yorkshire and take control of a light aircraft to experience the unique thrill of flying! Trial flying lessons at Yorkshire Aviation Academy start from just £265 for 60 minutes and no previous experience is necessary. Designed for first-time flyers, these lessons are perfect for anyone keen to take to the skies as a hobby. Trial flying lessons are also a great way to kick-start your career in aviation.
Your flying lessons in Yorkshire can also be counted towards the minimum hours requirement for a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL), so this could be your first step towards your pilot training. You can also buy lessons as gift vouchers, which make the perfect present for flying enthusiasts.
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Medical, Weight and Age Requirements
To help ensure a safe and enjoyable flight for everyone, please note the following requirements:
Participants must be aged 14 years or over. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult, subject to aircraft seating availability.
Participants should be able to get in and out of the aircraft without assistance.
If you are aged 70 or over, we ask that you provide a letter from your GP confirming that you are fit to fly, unless you hold a current pilot medical certificate.
Due to aircraft legal max take-off weight limitations there are limits on an individuals weight, you might be asked to step on the scales! For the 2 seat Cessna aircraft it is 90kg and for the 4 seat Piper aircraft it is 120kg.
The combined weight of all passengers and any personal belongings carried on board must not exceed 160 kg. We will confirm weights before the flight. If you think this limit may be exceeded, please get in touch with us before booking so we can check whether a suitable aircraft is available. We are generally unable to accommodate participants taller than 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact us before booking. We will always do our best to help and advise on the most suitable flying experience for you.
2 Seater Cessna 152 60 Mins
4 Seater Piper PA28 60 Mins
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Our team of instructors have over 100,000 hours of flight and instructional time between them. Their experience encompasses the whole array of civilian and military flying, including UK Airlines, World Wide passenger and freight operations and RAF fast-jet training.
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