Bede’s Summer School | Academy Prospectus 2026
Sport & Adventure Academies
FLYING Bede’s Flying Academy offers students an opportunity to pilot an aircraft. Students will have a trained pilot in attendance for the 45-minute flight ensuring that they are able to take control of the aircraft should they need to. The main goal of this academy is to help students gain a better understanding of how to pilot an aircraft and can help them with future flying lessons. FURTHER INFORMATION • Students must have perfect
OBJECTIVES • To learn the basics of flying • To understand the correct use of checklists • To master take-off procedures • To develop knowledge of the use of the power and flaps • To be taught the effects of the primary controls • To maintain straight and level flight • To execute the climb, descend and landing • To broaden vocabulary relating specifically to flying
vision (glasses or contact lenses are acceptable) and be in good general health • The student’s height and weight is required for the Flying Academy • The student’s English level must be at least Pre-Intermediate (A2) • A member of staff or another student will usually sit in the back of the plane for the duration of the flying lesson • The plane has dual-controls, so the instructor can take control at any time • There is no personal insurance cover for flying lessons • Students will receive a logbook that officially records flying hours; this can go towards gaining a Pilot’s Licence
SUMMARY CENTRES Dicker and Lancing (12–17 years)
DAYS
Tuesday and Thursday
VENUE
LEVELS
Flying school based at airfields close to the schools
Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced
HOURS
INSTRUCTION One fully-qualified flying instructor per student
3 hours per week (2x 1½ hour sessions)
DATES
FEE
Dicker – Week 2: 05/07/2026 Week 3: 12/07/2026 Week 4: 19/07/2026 Week 5: 26/07/2026
Lancing – Week 2: 05/07/2026 Week 3: 12/07/2026 Week 4: 19/07/2026 Week 5: 26/07/2026
£950 per week
Minimum number of students is required for the Academy to run. If an Academy is cancelled, a refund will be given.
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