28 Mar 2026
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First flight experience - Flying test on seaplane in Lecco
A REAL BAPTISM of flight!
A very welcome gift, a REAL baptism of flight! I would like to thank the instructor Riccardo for the wonderful experience, half an hour of briefing during which he explained the main concepts related to flying, and we were ready to take off. The ultralight seaplane used is the real essence of flying, small, light, and super addictive. Here you really feel what it means to fly. The formula allows you to REALLY take the controls, always safely and under pilot's control, but you really fly. The seaplane formula is particularly complete because you take off from the runway and in about 10 minutes of flight you soar (flood?) over the nearby body of water. You then take off again from the water to return to your starting point. So two take-offs and two landings and really a lot of minutes in the air with the controls in hand. I highly recommend it to all enthusiasts!
28 Sep 2025
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First flight experience - Flying test on seaplane in Lecco
Unforgettable
This was an experience never to be beaten! Ricky kept the briefing fun but detailed. Straight after take off I was given complete control of the aircraft and felt like a "real" pilot, right up until we landed. The views over Como were amazing, not to forget landing on the lake which was unforgettable! Loved every minute and would definitely do it again.
02 Apr 2025
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First flight experience - Flying test on seaplane in Lecco
Amazing flying experience!
Booked this experience on a whim and so glad I did as it was amazing. Drove to the airfield and was met by a lovely lady called Guissy who showed me where to wait, and the online check-in process. Had a detailed briefing beforehand, then 20-25 flight time which included landing and takeoff on the lake. Pilot Ricardo was friendly and encouraging when it came to taking control and flying the plane - he even spoke English to me! Would definitely do this again and recommend to others!