WELCOME TO PHOENIX FLYING SCHOOL!
Phoenix Flying School offer flying training, flying lessons and introductory trial flying lessons in the Sheffield, Nottingham, Newark and Doncaster area.
We pride ourselves in operating in a friendly relaxed but professional atmosphere for anyone interested in learning to fly.
We have an excellent team of instructors who have a wide range of experience in many aspects of aviation.
Our students learn to fly, some for pleasure with many progressing to gain professional flying qualifications such as flying instructors or a career with an airline. Some of our students even complete their training and return as instructors.
Please give us a ring, e-mail, make an appointment or come along to the airfield for a ‘chat’ with one of our instructors, who will be more than pleased to see you and answer any questions you have.
Whether you are just interested in an unusual birthday gift, trial lesson or full instruction to gain your PPL, Phoenix Flying School offer flying training at very competitive rates, so you can concentrate and enjoy your flying.
We pride ourselves in operating in a friendly relaxed but professional atmosphere for anyone interested in learning to fly.
We have an excellent team of instructors who have a wide range of experience in many aspects of aviation.
Our students learn to fly, some for pleasure with many progressing to gain professional flying qualifications such as flying instructors or a career with an airline. Some of our students even complete their training and return as instructors.
Please give us a ring, e-mail, make an appointment or come along to the airfield for a ‘chat’ with one of our instructors, who will be more than pleased to see you and answer any questions you have.
Whether you are just interested in an unusual birthday gift, trial lesson or full instruction to gain your PPL, Phoenix Flying School offer flying training at very competitive rates, so you can concentrate and enjoy your flying.
Phoenix Flying School can offer:
Trial Flying Lessons
Trial Flying Lessons
Training for:
Private Pilots Licence - PPL(A)
Light Aircraft Pilots Licence - LAPL(A)
EASA licence issue.
EASA Licence revalidations and renewals.
Instrument Training
Aerobatic Experience
Upgrades from microlight & motorgliders.
Differences training.
3 x Cessna 150 Aerobat (2-seater)
1 x Cessna 172 Skyhawk (4-seater)
6 x Instructors
7 day operation
Very competitive rates.
Licence revalidations and renewals.
Full availability of aircraft due to in-house maintenance facility DUKERIES AVIATION Ltd.
Meet the instructors:
Mick Lee
Chief Flying Instructor
Instructor
Examiner (SEP/TMG/IMC/IRR(A))
12000+ Hours
Hobbies: Gliding (3500 hours FAI 3 Diamonds)
Instructor
Examiner (SEP/TMG/IMC/IRR(A))
12000+ Hours
Hobbies: Gliding (3500 hours FAI 3 Diamonds)
Neil Smith
Instructor
6000+ Hours
IMC & Tail Wheel Instructor
6000+ Hours
IMC & Tail Wheel Instructor
Glenn Moody
Instructor
3000+ Hours
(Gained his PPL with Phoenix Flying School in 1999 then gained his Commercial Pilots Licence and is now one of our fantastic instructors)
3000+ Hours
(Gained his PPL with Phoenix Flying School in 1999 then gained his Commercial Pilots Licence and is now one of our fantastic instructors)
Ali Anderson
Instructor
Easa PPL Sep/IMC/Night
Learnt to fly in 1985, became a flying Instructor in 1988
Hobbys:-
Ex Skydiving Instructor
Plays Guitar Classic Rock
Likes Rugby
Easa PPL Sep/IMC/Night
Learnt to fly in 1985, became a flying Instructor in 1988
Hobbys:-
Ex Skydiving Instructor
Plays Guitar Classic Rock
Likes Rugby
Get to know our office staff:
Anne Chambers
Anne is not only the Company Secretary but a pilot as well with well over 350 hours. Anne is also one of our longest serving members of staff.
Walter Bonsall
Starting flying over 17 years ago Walter is now one of our Office Operatives with an impressive 700+ Hours of PPL flying.
Georgina Anderson
Part-time office staff
Learning to fly at Phoenix
Studying History at University
Hobbys:
Musical Theatre Performing
Singing
Learning to fly at Phoenix
Studying History at University
Hobbys:
Musical Theatre Performing
Singing
What our customers say:
"Since starting flying with Phoenix Flying School in 2014, Ive gone on to gain my PPL, a Cessna 172 checkout, IR(R) and taildragger endorsement. Ive found the whole experience very professional and enjoyable, and look forward to many more years flying with the Phoenix bunch." Age: 33 Occupation: Buyer
Mathew Fabricius
"I just can't say enough good things about the Phoenix Flying School team. It's great to have the opportunity to acknowledge the skills, proficiency and teaching acumen of CFI Mick Lee who helped me through my flight training."
Arash Arvaneh
"I received superb flying instruction with Phoenix, extremely professional."
Age: 56
Occupation: Company Director
Age: 56
Occupation: Company Director
George Beck
"Phoenix were perfect in kickstarting and completing my PPL. thank you!" Age: 35 Occupation: Contact Centre operations Manager
Tristan Churcher
"Phoenix has a thoroughly professional approach to flying training."
Occupation: GP and MAF rep
Occupation: GP and MAF rep
Dr Denis Stewart
"Holds a PPL licence, evidencing you’re never too old to learn to fly, thank you Phoenix."
Age: 57
Occupation: Construction Manager
Age: 57
Occupation: Construction Manager
Richard Whittaker
"Flying with Phoenix Flying School since 2010 and will continue to do so!"
Age: 34
Occupation: Airline Pilot
Age: 34
Occupation: Airline Pilot
Liam Sandie
"Started flying at Phoenix some 18 years ago and now with 700 plus hours under my belt I'm still living the dream. Thanks Phoenix for fulfilling my dream."
Walter bonsall
"Great flying school with great group fly-outs!"
Age: 31
Occupation: General Assistant
Age: 31
Occupation: General Assistant
Lyndon Sandie
"1. Friendly team with cost effective training tailored to you ☺"
Age: 56
Occupation: Retired Police Officer
Age: 56
Occupation: Retired Police Officer
Andy Mason
"Phoenix truly let's you see the world from a new perspective!"
Age: 31
Occupation: Retail Manager
Age: 31
Occupation: Retail Manager
David Graham
"Welcoming friendly set of instructors/students "
Age: 57
Occupation: Workshop Supervisor
Age: 57
Occupation: Workshop Supervisor
Garry Lister
Cessna 150 Aerobat
Cessna F172N Skyhawk
FLIGHTS AND EXPERIENCES WITH PHOENIX FLYING SCHOOL
Purchase your Trial Flight gift voucher below, you will receive your selected voucher by post.
Remember to select how long and in which type of aircraft you wish to have the trial flight in.
When you are ready to use the Gift Voucher just call us to book your flight!
Phoenix Flying School reserves the right to cancel any flight without notice if the prevailing weather is deemed unsuitable for flying.
Remember to select how long and in which type of aircraft you wish to have the trial flight in.
When you are ready to use the Gift Voucher just call us to book your flight!
Phoenix Flying School reserves the right to cancel any flight without notice if the prevailing weather is deemed unsuitable for flying.
Price List
Trial Lessons
2 Seat Aircraft for 20 Minutes £50.00
2 Seat Aircraft for 30 Minutes £75.00
2 Seat Aircraft for 60 Minutes £142.00
4 Seat Aircraft for 20 Minutes £62.00
4 Seat Aircraft for 30 Minutes £90.00
4 Seat Aircraft for 60 Minutes £178.00
PPL Aircraft Hire
FRA-150 Aerobat per hour £105.00
Cessna F172 Per Hour £134.00
Instruction Rates
FRA-150 Aerobat per hour £142.00
Cessna F172 Per Hour £157.00
IMC(IR Restricted)
FRA150 Per Hour £155.00
C172 Instruction Rate plus £17 approach fee at Doncaster
Test and Exam Rates
EASA Skill Test £160.00
NPPL Skill Test £70.00 (NAV) £70.00(GFT)
IMC £100.00 (Initial) £80.00 (Renewal)
Ground Exams £50.00 per subject
Trial Lessons
2 Seat Aircraft for 20 Minutes £50.00
2 Seat Aircraft for 30 Minutes £75.00
2 Seat Aircraft for 60 Minutes £142.00
4 Seat Aircraft for 20 Minutes £62.00
4 Seat Aircraft for 30 Minutes £90.00
4 Seat Aircraft for 60 Minutes £178.00
PPL Aircraft Hire
FRA-150 Aerobat per hour £105.00
Cessna F172 Per Hour £134.00
Instruction Rates
FRA-150 Aerobat per hour £142.00
Cessna F172 Per Hour £157.00
IMC(IR Restricted)
FRA150 Per Hour £155.00
C172 Instruction Rate plus £17 approach fee at Doncaster
Test and Exam Rates
EASA Skill Test £160.00
NPPL Skill Test £70.00 (NAV) £70.00(GFT)
IMC £100.00 (Initial) £80.00 (Renewal)
Ground Exams £50.00 per subject
Your trial flight can be whatever you want it to be, a flight over your home or familiar landmark, a trip to see something from the air that you've always wanted to or your first logged flight as a pilot (in training!).
If your stuck and dont know what you want to do we have some suggestions..
If your stuck and dont know what you want to do we have some suggestions..
- 1 HOUR FLIGHT EXPERIENCES -
Flight Experience
In this 1 hour flight you will retrace the typical Dambuster training routes as flown by the famous Lancaster Bombers of 617 Squadron.
You will fly taking in some of the fantastic scenery of the Peak District then overfly Ladybower Dam, Howden Dam and the twin towers of Derwent Dam.
You will fly taking in some of the fantastic scenery of the Peak District then overfly Ladybower Dam, Howden Dam and the twin towers of Derwent Dam.
Flight Experience
Take a trip to see the famous Humber Bridge from the air and see the longest single span bridge in the country!
This flight would be the perfect treat for anyone and makes for some fantastic photos of your journey!
This flight would be the perfect treat for anyone and makes for some fantastic photos of your journey!
Flight Experience
See the stunning house and its grounds from the unique vantage point from the air.
Standing on the east bank of the River Derwent, Chatsworth looks across to the low hills that divide the Derwent and Wye valleys and is a fantastic site from above.
Standing on the east bank of the River Derwent, Chatsworth looks across to the low hills that divide the Derwent and Wye valleys and is a fantastic site from above.
- 1/2 HOUR FLIGHT EXPERIENCES -
Flight Experience
Thorseby Hall is the picture of a traditional country Estate, its parkland exhibits all the grandeur of days long gone surrounded by several thousand acres of farmland and forestry.
See the splendour of this estate from above during your 30 minute flight.
See the splendour of this estate from above during your 30 minute flight.
Flight Experience
Clumber, mentioned in Domesday Book was monastic property in the Middle Ages, now the Park is over 3,800 acres and the seprentine lake is a great visable landmark from the air.
A short distance from the airfield this makes for a great option for your 30 minute flight.
A short distance from the airfield this makes for a great option for your 30 minute flight.
Flight Experience
Welbeck is one of the great traditional landed estates, nestled within Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire. In 2016 it was used as the location for the BBC's baking series Bake Off: Crème de la Crème.
See the inspiring environment during your 30 minute flight.
See the inspiring environment during your 30 minute flight.
Football Grounds Flypast
With many local Football teams located close to the airfield why not take a trip to see your teams hallowed ground from above? A birthday treat for any football fan!
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Phoenix Flying School
Netherthorpe Airfield, Nr Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S8O 3JQ
Phone 01909 481802 / 07375 364116
Fax 01909 481802
E-Mail info@phoenix-flying.co.uk
CFI - Mick Lee
Company No. 07645055
Netherthorpe Airfield, Nr Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S8O 3JQ
Phone 01909 481802 / 07375 364116
Fax 01909 481802
E-Mail info@phoenix-flying.co.uk
CFI - Mick Lee
Company No. 07645055
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