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Welcome to Academy Aviation’s latest news page!

Here you’ll find the latest updates and information about our company, as well as the aviation industry as a whole. At Academy Aviation, we are passionate about all things aviation and are committed to staying up to date with the latest developments and trends in the field. Whether you’re a student at our flight school, a pilot, or simply someone with an interest in aviation, we hope you’ll find our news page informative and engaging. So check back often for updates and stay connected with the exciting world of aviation.

Our third PA28

Welcoming G-BSCY to our fleet, taking our number of PA28's up…
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Don't let your pilot dreams stay grounded. Academy is widely…

Our first Cessna 172

For all the high-wing lovers and due to the popularity of training…

Welcoming our fourth Cessna 152

To keep up with student demand, we welcomed our fourth Cessna…
G-BIJW

Getting bigger, by being better!

Today we welcome our second Cessna 152 - G-BIJW to keep up with…

Discover the Best UK Flying Destinations for Pilots and Aviation Enthusiasts

The UK is home to some of the most beautiful and challenging…
General Aviation aircraft in the sky

Fly from the UK to France: Your Ultimate Guide

As a GA pilot, the opportunity to fly to new destinations is…
Aeroplane Wing

Winter Flying: Tips for Safe and Efficient Takeoff

Winter flying can be a beautiful and exciting experience, but…
CAA Southern England Chart

Navigating UK Airspace: An Overview for Private Pilots

Airspace is a critically important factor that private pilots…
Private Pilot UK

Examinations for Private Pilots in the UK

Having the ambition to become a private pilot in the UK is an…
F172 N. Cross country flight over the beautiful Essex countryside

Flying in the UK: A beginner’s guide to getting your pilot’s licence

Are you dreaming of soaring through the skies and experiencing…
Learning to fly in the UK. General Aviation plane in flight.

Top 10 reasons to learn how to fly in the UK

Learning how to fly is an exciting and rewarding experience that…
General Aviation plane on a runway.

The History of Aviation in the UK: From Early Airshows to Modern Commercial Flights

Aviation has come a long way in the UK since the days of early…

Austen successfully completes PPL

  After completing our 4WEEK INTENSE PPL Austen passed…
Piper PA-28 Warrior

G-CMFJ PA28 finally

After 7 months of paper work, we finally received our new…
F172 N. Cross country flight over the beautiful Essex countryside

Another satisfied student…

I can’t imagine a better place to learn to fly, or start a…

Well done Chris, here’s what he had to say…

"It doesn't get any better than the team at Academy Aviation.…

NEW TRAINING AIRCRAFT!!!

The new Tecnam Trainer Aircraft

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Pilot training in Essex, 4 week PPL costing

4 week PPL cost example: 45 hours of flying £7560 9…
F172 N. Cross country flight over the beautiful Essex countryside

Want to become a pilot? Flight training in Essex at North Weald

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Cessna 172 advance instrument night training

Cessna 172 advanced instrument night training

Cessna 172 advanced instrument night training available at academy…

Well done to Simon on achieving his FAA IR

A big well done to Simon successful passing the FAA IR, it was…

Congratulations Jonathan, achieved IR(r) in 7 days!

Congratulations to Jonathan, for successfully completing the…