Pilot Companion Training
Confident Pilot Companion
Overview
Pilot Companion Training
This course is aimed at those who wish to know the basics of flying including basic flying, recovery, how to land, radio handling and vectors. We dedicate it to people who frequently fly as a companion with their pilot friends, family and others!
Timeframes
Timelines and Duration.
10
Hours flight training
4
Hours pre- and post-flight briefing
Costs
Course Pricing.
Course price (C152)
£2,150
Based on Cessna 152.
Price includes
- 10 hours structured companion flight training
- 4 hours pre- and post-flight briefing time
- Course completion certificate when syllabus complete
Price excludes
- Landing fees (£20 per sortie at Fowlmere)
- Training on aircraft other than C152 — priced at applicable hire rate
- Extra sorties if you want more practice beyond the standard package
Aircraft
Meet the Training Fleet.
Course Details
Structure and Certifications.
Prerequisites
- No licence required — aimed at regular passengers or companions
- Discuss any medical or fitness considerations when you book
Ground school
- Aircraft familiarisation and controls
- Radio phraseology and handling
- Spatial orientation and vectors
- Emergency procedures briefing before each sortie
Flight exercises
- Basic flying — straight and level, turns, climbs and descents
- Emergency recovery and assisted landing techniques
- Radio communications with ATC and on frequency
- Vectors and maintaining orientation
Frequenty Asked Questions
Your questions answered.
Do I need a pilot licence?
No — the course is for companions and frequent passengers who want practical safety skills, not licence issue.
Which aircraft?
Training is typically on our Cessna 152, Grob 115B or Piper PA-38. The quoted package is based on the C152; other types are priced at the applicable hire rate.
Will I be able to land the aircraft?
You will practice assisted landing and recovery techniques to a standard we set with your instructor — this is safety training, not a substitute for a PPL.
Can the course be split over time?
Yes — many companions schedule sorties over weeks or months around your usual flying.
Is there a certificate?
Yes — a course completion certificate when you finish the agreed syllabus.
How do I book?
Email bookings@britishaerobaticacademy.com or call +44 (0)1763 208 281.