Baptism of flight: test piloting a plane in Lecco
Highlights
- Observe Lake Como from above and become a pilot for a day
- Listen to the advice of a flying champion like Riccardo Brigliadori
- Take over the stick and learn flight manoeuvres on board an aircraft
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Full description
Touch the sky with one finger, thanks to an unforgettable flying experience with a test flight aboard a nimble and nimble dual-control aircraft.
With you will be flying champion Riccardo Brigliadori, who will tell you everything you need to know before you step in front of the stick. During the flight you will have the chance to take the controls to experience the thrill of piloting the aircraft!
Experience your baptism of flight and get ready to look at the world with new eyes!
What we will do
The meeting point is 5 minutes before the indicated time at the flight school in Monte Marenzo (LC).
We will start the experience with a nice introductory group briefing around the aircraft, lasting about 30 minutes, where we will illustrate the basic theoretical notions and the manoeuvres that will be carried out in flight including turns, speed variations and the setting of the landing.
After the briefing, each participant will be seated in his or her own aircraft to face the flying experience accompanied by flight champion Riccardo Brigliadori or an experienced flight instructor.
We will fly over the skies above Lake Como, the magnificent valley of Manzoni's places, with its mountains and fabulous views. During the 20-minute flight, the participant will be able to try out basic manoeuvres under the instructor's control.
The experience lasts a total of 1 hour.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is open to all persons over the age of 8. Minors must be accompanied to the flying field by their parents.
The maximum weight for participation is 110 kg.
Other information
The activity is available throughout the year.
The activity is usually carried out in small groups. It is possible to book up to 3 people at a time, in which case the briefing will be shared by all participants while the flight can be carried out by 2 people at a time (with the 2 aircraft available) .
During the flight you are allowed to use action cams (such as GoPro) and similar devices to record photos and videos of the experience, as long as they do not interfere with flight operations. For safety and privacy reasons, however, filming or taking photos inside the hangar is not permitted.
The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable casual or sports clothing
Don't forget to bring
Identity card
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Monte Marenzo, Lecco
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very strict. You get a full refund if you cancel within 31 days from the activity start date. Within 30 and 15 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
