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Aldenham School | Aldenham Rd, Elstree, London
£625.00 for 5 sessions | 16 places remaining
Run by British Young Pilots
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We are delighted to introduce the BYP Holiday Club at the wonderful Aldenham School — a unique 5-day aviation experience set within the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, just minutes from Elstree Airfield, one of the UK’s most active general aviation hubs.
Throughout the week, students will build core piloting skills while taking part in a range of exciting enrichment experiences — from flying in close formation to captaining commercial airliners and even stepping into the role of a fast jet pilot.
Running Monday to Friday (9:00am–4:00pm), the programme blends interactive classroom learning with hands-on simulator flying, alongside opportunities to explore the nearby aviation environment and gain real insight into how a working airfield operates. Students will also take part in aircraft model building, developing an understanding of aircraft design and structure while creating something they can take home.
A key focus of the week is learning how to configure and use Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) in a way that reflects real-world aviation operations — building confidence, technical skills, and a genuine connection to aviation.
Whether new to aviation or already passionate about flying, this is a rare opportunity to learn in an inspiring setting and experience the world of aviation first-hand, with close proximity to real aircraft and live flying at Elstree.
Students will learn how to:
- Set up realistic aircraft configurations
- Configure weather to reflect real-world conditions
- Input and fly planned routes in a jet or piston aircraft
- Apply navigation techniques within a properly configured environment
- Communicate using standard aviation ATC phraseology
BYP actively encourages students to complement their ground-based learning with real flying experience. Subject to weather conditions and operational availability, we will be offering optional 30-minute flight experiences. These can be booked and paid for separately, with full details provided to enrolled participants.
Places are limited and expected to fill quickly.
Students should bring their own lunches but water will be provided.
Aldenham School | Aldenham Rd, Elstree, London