A trial flying lesson gift voucher is a great way for friends and family to treat their nearest and dearest. The flying school is located very close to the runway and we have a decking area where friends and... facebook.com/skytrekrochest…

Sir Michael Gambon CBE recently visited the airfield to see the work done by MAPS and to have a cuppa in the cafe. As Dumbledore in Harry Potter, he was able to get around by soundless apparition so learning to fly would not have been anywhere near... facebook.com/story.php?stor…

If you want to learn more about the cone of confusion, get yourself an IR(R) rating with Skytrek! facebook.com/skytrekrochest…

Today we’re checking in from North Weald airfield in Essex. Just a short flight from Rochester, it’s an ideal destination for self fly hirers looking for a bit of aviation history!

The Cessna Aircraft Company made a commercial in the 1950’s to promote flying. While the way of life portrayed has thankfully moved on, the messages about learning to fly for business and pleasure still resonate. Maybe we should make a Skytrek advert... youtu.be/cpF8yDJNBYA

To think the Stratolaunch pilots may have started out in a humble Cessna 152 :-) youtu.be/Hku8TH9NKfw

Easter holiday week is about to start. From everyone at Skytrek, we’d like to wish our members and friends a happy Easter. Any uneaten Easter eggs can be left at the office and we will organise their disposal in accordance with EASA rules :-) facebook.com/skytrekrochest…

It’s the annual PAFRA spot landing competition on Friday. It’s a great spectacle to watch as the pilots try to land their main wheels on a line of flour across the runway. The fun starts at 09:30 and finish just... facebook.com/142213993199/p…

So, the spot landing competition yesterday... Sorry but we are so embarrassed... Skytrek pilots took second AND third places! We will try not to hog the leaderboard next year 🙂 🏆 🏆

Safety is an important part of aviation and this starts from the first flight of the day with the ‘walk around’. The safety procedures on the ground are taught as part of the PPL course from the very start.

At first sight, an aircraft can feel like a complex environment. Flight training involves learning new skills step-by-step, building confidence as you go. By the time you approach your flight test you will be... facebook.com/142213993199/p…

Planespotters of every type are welcome at Skytrek ;-)

Ask most pilots why they fly and they will tell you it started when they were a kid... #FollowYourDreams youtu.be/r6Zwv6iRh5w

Today we are checking in from the former RAF airfield at Fowlmere. It’s a hidden gem with original war time Nissen huts still in use today. Situated literally next to Duxford, it makes an ideal ‘off-piste” destination for self-fly hirers.

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We have some great flying weather this weekend, we have opened up some slots for flying lessons, trial flying lessons, experience flights and PPL hire in both 2 seater & 4 seater aircraft. We are open Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 8am to 6pm, give as a call on 01634 200787

Flying Lessons and Experiences are the perfect gift for anyone interested in flying. 30 minute experiences from £110. A perfect gift for any occasion that will be remembered forever. Call 01634 200787 or buy online skytrekair.com

It's Bank Holiday weekend and the sun is shining, so take advantage of the weather and explore Kent from the air. Skytrek 30 minute flight experiences start from £110 contact on 01634 200787, [email protected], or skytrekair.com

Still looking for that special gift ? Checkout our trial lesson & flight experiences which start at £110 skytrekair.com/flying-lessons… or our e-gift cards option skytrekair.com/gift-card All of us at Skytrek wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Skytrek #giftideas