First flight experience - Flying test on seaplane 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 a seaplane
Your guide
I have been in aviation since childhood and have more than 30 years of success in competitive flying behind me. Together with my experienced staff, I now aim to pass on my experience to anyone who feels drawn to the fascination of flying.
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Full description
Touch the sky with one finger, thanks to an unforgettable flight experience with test piloting, aboard a two-seater, pilot and passenger, twin-controlled seaplane. Perfect for gifts, birthdays or simply to experience the thrill of flying in the cockpit!
With you will be flying champion Riccardo Brigliadori, who will tell you everything you need to know before you get in front of the stick. During the flight you will have the opportunity to take the controls to experience the thrill of flying the aircraft accompanied by a Professional Pilot!
Taking flight is a very strong emotion that is difficult to convey in words. A flight baptism is the key experience to experience a wonderful passion, to discover the world from an unprecedented and privileged position, to explore the land around us with new eyes.
What we will do
The meeting is in Monte Marenzo (Lecco) at the Flight School. We will begin 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 performed in flight including turns, speed variations, and setting up the landing.
After the briefing, we will be ready to face the experience accompanied by flying champion Riccardo Brigliadori or an experienced instructor from his team.
We will fly over the skies above Lake Como, the magnificent valley of Manzoni's places, with its mountains and fabulous views. Once in the air we will retract the wheels and try a water landing using the floats of the seaplane and then take off from the water and return to base.
During the 20-minute flight, the participant can try out basic manoeuvres under the supervision of the instructor.
The experience is individual (the aircraft has two seats, one for the passenger and one for the pilot) and lasts a total of 1 hour.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is open to everyone over the age of 8. Maximum weight limit: 120 kg. Minors must be accompanied to the airfield by their parents.
Other information
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 will be carried out one at a time (the seaplane has two seats, one for the passenger and one for the pilot).
Important: it is necessary to arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the time chosen for the activity.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable casual or sportswear
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 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the 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 the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration 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?
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