Customers can get into the cockpit and into the skies at Recreational Flying Club with an introductory flying lesson. Students will fly a SF25C aircraft from Kilkenny airport, learning how to duck and dive in a private lesson. Choose from the following options • €65 for a 45minute lesson • €95 for a 60minute lesson Groupon Asks Peter Tawse at Recreational Flying Club about flying skills, the team’s experience, and childhood visits to airfields. G What ignited your love of flying? “I inherited a love of flying from my dad my childhood was full of model aeroplanes and visits to airfields. After 40 years of flying lessons, I still get the same thrill every time I fly.” G What skills do beginners need to fly? “All you need is hand/eye coordination and determination. Almost everyone has the skills to fly it’s the set for horse riding, sailing, and even riding a bicycle.” G What will be covered in the lesson? “The lessons follow a comprehensive syllabus from takeoff to landing, alongside skills such as navigation. Students will normally begin with a classroom briefing and preflight plane investigation before heading into the air. Most students will be able to control the plane after a few minutes of flight.” G And what distinguishes teachers at Recreational Flying Club? “Flying instructors come in all shapes and sizes. Some are fulltime and specialise in light aircraft, while others are parttime and are professional pilots. What they have in common is that they have completed comprehensive training and are dedicated to teaching people how to fly.”