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You can become a pilot in as little as 4 weeks or at a pace to suit you
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Experience the delights of flying, whatever your interest we can help you succeed
“Learn to fly at North Weald’s historic airfield...”
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“Learn to fly at North Weald’s historic airfield...”
Follow YOUR DREAMS
“Learn to fly at North Weald’s historic airfield...”
Follow YOUR DREAMS
“Learn to fly at North Weald’s historic airfield...”
Follow YOUR DREAMS
“Learn to fly at North Weald’s historic airfield...”
Follow YOUR DREAMS
“Learn to fly at North Weald’s historic airfield...”
Follow YOUR DREAMS
“Learn to fly at North Weald’s historic airfield...”
Follow YOUR DREAMS
You can become a pilot in as little as 4 weeks or at a pace to suit you
Experience the delights of flying, whatever your interest we can help you succeed
Welcome to Academy Aviation, flight training at Historic North Weald Airfield, with its long concrete runway, tarmac taxiways it’s the perfect environment for all year flying!
Do you want to experience the thrill of flight?
Earn your pilots licence?
Or just experience the delights of flying, whatever your interest we can help you succeed.
Already a pilot…? Speak to us about further ratings
We currently offer the following pilot training courses:
Due to withdrawal of an FAA flight examiner for the U.K. and Europe, we have ceased all FAA training
Plus various flight experiences….
REMEMBER FLYING IS NOT OUR BUSINESS, IT’S OUR PASSION. THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT ON EARTH.
You could be flying solo within the month
EXCELLENT Based on 87 reviews Rahul Booked my first ever experience flight with Academy Aviation at North Weald. It was an absolutely fantastic experience and throughly enjoyed every minute of it! Even if you're not an aviation fanatic, the feeling of actually being in control of an aircraft and flying it is incredible and something you have to do at least once. Both Eddie and Deniz are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable, and even made a complete newbie feel comfortable and at ease. Will definitely be booking a few more to grow my wings 😄 Shane Reidy Academy Aviation has the best reputation at North Weald, and for good reason. The owner and chief instructor, Eddie, has decades of experience flying around the world, and is an incredible instructor. He takes a keen interest in the progression of every student, ensuring each and every one succeeds in becoming a competent pilot. In addition to the excellent standard of instruction, here are some other things I love about Academy Aviation: 1. The intensive ground school - I joined this program and found it hugely beneficial in understanding the theoretical aspects of flying. Being in a group setting allowed me to learn from other students' questions, and I became fully immersed in aviation knowledge while experiencing the supportive nature of the school. 2. The high-quality simulator - Academy has an excellent simulator available to all students. I've found simulator work to be invaluable for practicing procedures and familiarising myself with navigation exercises before applying them in actual flight, making my training more efficient and cost-effective. 3. The passionate community - There's a notable feeling of belonging at Academy Aviation. Throughout the summer months, you'll be invited to BBQs and fly-outs across the UK and even across the Channel to France. Students, former students, and instructors all contribute to this welcoming atmosphere. If you're serious about quality flight training in a supportive atmosphere, give Academy a visit and the team will ensure you develop into not just a licensed pilot, but a truly competent and confident aviator. At Academy Aviation, you truly become part of a family! Zaza K If someone’s looking at top value for their money and a great team of instructors to fly with, it’s the place to be. Mr Eddie the head of instruction is a very experienced, highly professional and a passionate aviator who loves to see his pupil succeed. I travel hours to go fly with them. Can’t recommend them enough. James This is the best training school environment as it's a true community of students supporting each other under the superb tuition of Eddie, the owner and chief instructor. Staff are dedicated 7 days a week on site. The aircraft and facilities are top notch and I felt 100% safe and secure under Eddie's instruction. It's a fun environment with a great team to support students to learn to fly. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. Thanks. Oliver Lee I came to Academy after having getting part way through a PPL at another flight school near London. I hadn’t been able to fly as often as I wanted to there so decided to take a break and try a different school. After two years since my last flight someone recommended Eddie at Academy. They are especially good at providing more intense PPL training allowing me to book lessons on as many days as I can so the training is a lot more coherent and continuous and each lesson has been very focused on the skill of flying and so that as a trainee you get great value out of each individual hour in the air. There office is also a very relaxed place to be while training…. Plenty of pilots are keen to share their knowledge there and I feel like I’m making solid progress after every lesson! Thomas Shelley Great school with mixture of long time instructors and younger commercial guys. You feel a part of the group and get well looked after through each stage of the process. The training is great and the price is unbeatable (especially so close to London). North weald is the perfect airport as a student - nice big runway with a tower to practice basic RT, but not too busy so you aren't wasting time holding like other airports with comparable runways. Go and give Eddie a call, he'll sort you out. Joanna Bonnett I have recently joined Academy Aviation for their first intensive ground school course of 2025. Whether you’re wanting to refresh your memory or the support to pass your exams this course will give you precisely what you need to achieve this and more. It won’t come as a surprise to you that intensive courses are not for the faint hearted but I can honestly say that I’ve learnt more in the last three days than I have in my entire time as a student pilot and not just the knowledge to pass my exams. I will be coming away from this experience not just completing the PPL theory exams, (with their support I’m confident of that) but also with the knowledge to make me a better pilot. Eddie and Deniz are personable, professional, and they’ve made studying enjoyable. And my experience at Academy Aviation has just made me want to become pilot even more. If there are other courses or ground school opportunities to learn something new I will 100% be back. Academy Aviation are highly recommended, you will not be disappointed! 🌟🌟 Emre Mutlu A truly amazing place to learn to fly! I chose Academy based on a friend's recommendation despite not being the most local to me and couldn't be happier. Extremely helpful and experienced instructors, well-maintained and diverse fleet of aircraft, friendly atmosphere - no wonder so many students that start their training at other schools end up coming to Academy Aviation! Whether you want to get your PPL just for recreational flying or aiming to get a career in aviation, Academy is the place to start your journey. Eddie and all the other instructors will tailor your training according to your needs and areas you need to improve on, instead of following a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, in order to make you a good and safe pilot. From the first moment, you will feel the place is run by someone with a passion for flying rather than just any other business. I couldn't thank Eddie, Deniz and Aaron enough for all their help and support. Strongly recommend Academy Aviation to anyone who wants to learn to fly! Rakesh Sharma Wow, used simulator for the first time today it was really good so realistic, and it’s free of charge for academy aviation students. Just had a few flight lessons for now and the school is very good, experienced instructors. I highly recommend for everyone who wants to learn flying. Flavio I recently completed my PPL at Academy Aviation, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. My instructor, Eddie, was absolutely fantastic—his expertise and ability to tailor lessons to my pace made all the difference. The aircraft at Academy Aviation were always well-maintained, and the overall learning environment was top-notch. If you're looking for a flight school that is dedicated to your success, I highly recommend Academy Aviation.
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Check out our new simulator! It is a great way to save on training and increase exposure to flying without the high cost!
Our simulator is very realistic and most drills and lessons can be covered, or more importantly reviewed, in the simulator.
EXCELLENT Based on 87 reviews Rahul Booked my first ever experience flight with Academy Aviation at North Weald. It was an absolutely fantastic experience and throughly enjoyed every minute of it! Even if you're not an aviation fanatic, the feeling of actually being in control of an aircraft and flying it is incredible and something you have to do at least once. Both Eddie and Deniz are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable, and even made a complete newbie feel comfortable and at ease. Will definitely be booking a few more to grow my wings 😄 Shane Reidy Academy Aviation has the best reputation at North Weald, and for good reason. The owner and chief instructor, Eddie, has decades of experience flying around the world, and is an incredible instructor. He takes a keen interest in the progression of every student, ensuring each and every one succeeds in becoming a competent pilot. In addition to the excellent standard of instruction, here are some other things I love about Academy Aviation: 1. The intensive ground school - I joined this program and found it hugely beneficial in understanding the theoretical aspects of flying. Being in a group setting allowed me to learn from other students' questions, and I became fully immersed in aviation knowledge while experiencing the supportive nature of the school. 2. The high-quality simulator - Academy has an excellent simulator available to all students. I've found simulator work to be invaluable for practicing procedures and familiarising myself with navigation exercises before applying them in actual flight, making my training more efficient and cost-effective. 3. The passionate community - There's a notable feeling of belonging at Academy Aviation. Throughout the summer months, you'll be invited to BBQs and fly-outs across the UK and even across the Channel to France. Students, former students, and instructors all contribute to this welcoming atmosphere. If you're serious about quality flight training in a supportive atmosphere, give Academy a visit and the team will ensure you develop into not just a licensed pilot, but a truly competent and confident aviator. At Academy Aviation, you truly become part of a family! Zaza K If someone’s looking at top value for their money and a great team of instructors to fly with, it’s the place to be. Mr Eddie the head of instruction is a very experienced, highly professional and a passionate aviator who loves to see his pupil succeed. I travel hours to go fly with them. Can’t recommend them enough. James This is the best training school environment as it's a true community of students supporting each other under the superb tuition of Eddie, the owner and chief instructor. Staff are dedicated 7 days a week on site. The aircraft and facilities are top notch and I felt 100% safe and secure under Eddie's instruction. It's a fun environment with a great team to support students to learn to fly. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. Thanks. Oliver Lee I came to Academy after having getting part way through a PPL at another flight school near London. I hadn’t been able to fly as often as I wanted to there so decided to take a break and try a different school. After two years since my last flight someone recommended Eddie at Academy. They are especially good at providing more intense PPL training allowing me to book lessons on as many days as I can so the training is a lot more coherent and continuous and each lesson has been very focused on the skill of flying and so that as a trainee you get great value out of each individual hour in the air. There office is also a very relaxed place to be while training…. Plenty of pilots are keen to share their knowledge there and I feel like I’m making solid progress after every lesson! Thomas Shelley Great school with mixture of long time instructors and younger commercial guys. You feel a part of the group and get well looked after through each stage of the process. The training is great and the price is unbeatable (especially so close to London). North weald is the perfect airport as a student - nice big runway with a tower to practice basic RT, but not too busy so you aren't wasting time holding like other airports with comparable runways. Go and give Eddie a call, he'll sort you out. Joanna Bonnett I have recently joined Academy Aviation for their first intensive ground school course of 2025. Whether you’re wanting to refresh your memory or the support to pass your exams this course will give you precisely what you need to achieve this and more. It won’t come as a surprise to you that intensive courses are not for the faint hearted but I can honestly say that I’ve learnt more in the last three days than I have in my entire time as a student pilot and not just the knowledge to pass my exams. I will be coming away from this experience not just completing the PPL theory exams, (with their support I’m confident of that) but also with the knowledge to make me a better pilot. Eddie and Deniz are personable, professional, and they’ve made studying enjoyable. And my experience at Academy Aviation has just made me want to become pilot even more. If there are other courses or ground school opportunities to learn something new I will 100% be back. Academy Aviation are highly recommended, you will not be disappointed! 🌟🌟 Emre Mutlu A truly amazing place to learn to fly! I chose Academy based on a friend's recommendation despite not being the most local to me and couldn't be happier. Extremely helpful and experienced instructors, well-maintained and diverse fleet of aircraft, friendly atmosphere - no wonder so many students that start their training at other schools end up coming to Academy Aviation! Whether you want to get your PPL just for recreational flying or aiming to get a career in aviation, Academy is the place to start your journey. Eddie and all the other instructors will tailor your training according to your needs and areas you need to improve on, instead of following a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, in order to make you a good and safe pilot. From the first moment, you will feel the place is run by someone with a passion for flying rather than just any other business. I couldn't thank Eddie, Deniz and Aaron enough for all their help and support. Strongly recommend Academy Aviation to anyone who wants to learn to fly! Rakesh Sharma Wow, used simulator for the first time today it was really good so realistic, and it’s free of charge for academy aviation students. Just had a few flight lessons for now and the school is very good, experienced instructors. I highly recommend for everyone who wants to learn flying. Flavio I recently completed my PPL at Academy Aviation, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. My instructor, Eddie, was absolutely fantastic—his expertise and ability to tailor lessons to my pace made all the difference. The aircraft at Academy Aviation were always well-maintained, and the overall learning environment was top-notch. If you're looking for a flight school that is dedicated to your success, I highly recommend Academy Aviation.
ACADEMY AVIATION
North Weald Airfield
Merlin Way, North Weald
Essex
CM16 6HR
Mob: 07751 208191
Email: info@academyaviation.co.uk