British Young Pilots

The Downs School | Wings | Tuesday 3:30 to 4:30pm

Compton, Newbury

Bookings Closed

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 to Tue, 8 Dec 2026

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Year 7 to Year 13

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The Downs School | Manor Cres, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD

£330.00 for 10 sessions | Waiting list places available

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We are Launching a new Downs School Flying Club Class in September 2026

This is a really fabulous co-curricular offering that we are running in collaboration with British Young Pilots (BYP).

Students who join the flying club will have a weekly class with a BYP flying instructor where they learn practical flying skills in classroom/desk top simulator as well as theoretical knowledge covering everything from physics & meteorology to navigation & engineering. Each term, students will have the opportunity to fly a real aircraft and put their skills to the test.

As well as being a fun, adventurous and exciting activity, flying can have a very positive impact on confidence and self-esteem and fosters real world interest in STEM.

Students can sign up and do just a single term but those who choose to stay with the club can progress through the BYP syllabus Levels and pass civilian flying test and exams as they go - for a committed student, it’s possible to leave school with a Private Pilot's Licence.

This booking is for school-based, weekly lessons.

Physical flying sessions are optional and booked separately with Great British Flying Club.

The Downs School | Manor Cres, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD

Sorry, bookings are currently closed.

Session Dates & Times

This activity runs on these dates and times:

This activity is fully booked, however a waiting list is available.
You may still make a booking but you will be placed on a waiting list instead.
There is nothing to pay at this time and the activity co-ordinator will notify you if a space becomes available.

September 2026 to November 2026
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm) Tuesday, 29 September 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm) Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm) Tuesday, 13 October 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm) Tuesday, 3 November 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm)

November 2026 to December 2026
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm) Tuesday, 17 November 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm) Tuesday, 24 November 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm) Tuesday, 1 December 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm) Tuesday, 8 December 2026 (3:30pm to 4:30pm)

Important Information

PLEASE NOTE: This club is only for children who currently attend The Downs School.

BOOKING INFO:
To secure a place please click the button, you will then be guided through the steps to register your details, complete the Safety Form and make payment to confirm a place.

Once you begin the booking process, a place will be reserved for your student for 90 mins.
If you are unable to complete the booking in 90 mins, the place will be released and the booking cancelled.
Places are limited to 12 per class.

Once all places have been taken, you can still book onto the waiting list. Where possible, BYP will try to add further classes if numbers and instructor availability permit. If further classes are not possible this term, you will have priority booking for the next available WINGS classes.

Please check all session dates carefully before booking to ensure your child can attend. Learning notes can be provided for any sessions missed.

Please note that school flying clubs are subject to minimum student numbers. British Young Pilots may need to merge groups or, whilst unlikely, cancel a class if required due to low student numbers. In some cases, these decisions may need to be made at short notice. We will always do our very best to give parents as much notice as possible and, where appropriate, offer alternative sessions or a full refund.