Start Your Aviation Journey Early.
Learn to Fly at 14–18
Did you know you can learn to fly a plane before you can drive a car?
Whether you're aiming for a career as a commercial pilot or simply want to experience the thrill of flying, earning your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is the first step for teens who want to learn to fly. Get started early. Fill your weekends & holidays with flying lessons.
Our team can mentor you here at the start of your modular flight training journey, setting clear goals to reach the flight-deck.
What You Can Do at Each Age
Under 14: Start learning
Your first time in the cockpit and first trial lesson.
14+ Start logging hours
Start building your PPL hours from 14
16+ First solo flight
A milestone moment. Time to take your first solo flight.
17+ Gain your PPL
Build your hours, pass your exams and you’ll earn your Private Pilot’s Licence.
Pay As You Fly means you have total flexibility. Fly at weekends and double up during the school holidays. Link your schedule with school and benefit from multi student learning.
We’ll pair you with a certified instructor who will best match your availability and learning style.
Our flight instructor team come from all kinds of background – British Airways captains to Royal Navy helicopter pilots! Trained by the best, our team know how to deliver high quality flight training.
We partner with local schools to schedule training, transport and group learning.
Our Dorset club base at Compton Abbas Airfield gets you airborne in about five minutes, with no holding or long taxi queues.
That means more hands-on flight time and less money spent on the ground.
Our base is well maintained and comfortable with a great cafe, an ideal waiting spot for parents.
Once you’ve earned your wings, you can keep the adventure alive by hiring our aircraft through the Compton Self-Fly Club, all at the same membership rate.
Our team provide mentorship and support and will encourage you to plan exciting trips. From Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands, adventure awaits.
Great for Students
RossRead on GoogleI had an incredible experience at Cotswold Flight Training! The instructor was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about aviation. I am really looking forward continuing my training with this flying school and I highly recommend Cotswold Flight Training to anyone serious about learning to fly or advancing their aviation career!
Great For Parents
EmmaRead on GoogleWe had a wonderful experience with Cotswold Flight Training. Thomas couldn’t do enough to help with updates re the weather conditions and clear instructions to get there. He was incredibly friendly and clearly passionate about flying! My daughter and I had a warm place to wait with a cup of tea while my husband and son flew. Would really recommend them.
How much does it cost?
Pay as you fly in Dorset
Pay as you Fly, keeps flying flexible and financially risk-free for our students still with the best rates.
Zero to qualified pilot
Typical costs for a pupil with zero experience training with us to become a fully-qualified pilot. Individual experiences may vary.
£12,500
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Dual Aircraft Hire
40 hours @ £269 per hour Piper Warrior II
Dual Aircraft Hire includes both the cost of hiring the aircraft and your instructor time. No additional instructor fees.
from
£10760 -
Ground Exams
9 exams @ £65 per exam attempt
from
£585 -
Membership Fee
£40 per month, minimum 12 month term (shorter term options may be available)
£40
per month -
Skills Test
Allow 1.5 hours aircraft hire in your chosen aircraft, plus £200 paid directly to examiners for conducting your test.
from
£468 -
CAA License
£263 -
Equipment
A logbook and checklist for £22.50 will get you started. Allow a further £80 for navigation equipment. There are many options for theory materials, whether that is the physical Pooleys books or an online course. We’ll guide you through this.
from
£100+ -
Class 2 Medical
Prices depending on AME.
£240 -
Radio Telephony Practical Exam
£180
FAQs
Do parents need to attend?
Do these hours count toward a PPL?
Are lessons flexible around school and finances?
Ready to fly?
Getting started is easy.
Send us an enquiry and a member of our team will be in touch to talk you through your options and book your first lesson.