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Ulster Flying Club

61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG
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The Ulster Flying Club offers the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable adventure over the picturesque landscapes of Ards & North Down.  Take to the skies in either our Microlight C42 or Cessna 172, you will soar above this stunning region, revealing its natural beauty in a whole new light. The sensation of flight combined with the awe-inspiring views creates a truly magical experience that lingers in the memory long after the flight ends. 

The Trial Lesson Experience: Your trial lesson will consist of a pre-flight brief on how the aeroplane works and how you control it. Your instructor will show you around the outside and inside of the aircraft on the ground and then when you take to the air the instructor will start to teach you the effects of the controls.   

Depending on the time available the lesson may contain general handling training to keep the aircraft straight and level, take-off, climbing, descending and turning as well as details of the basic instruments such as airspeed and altimeter.

Trial lessons are purchased on a voucher basis, please see website for T&C's 

Prices: from £82 - £385

Tours also available of the airport, Monday to Friday and selected weekends. Discounted rates available for groups of 15 people or more.

The restaurant onsite, Cloud-9 can offer a wide range of light bites and sit-down meals. It is an Ideal location for those wanting to take in the views of Scrabo Tower or maybe some plane spotting.

For more information call reception on 028 91 81 3327 or email fly@ulsterflyingclub.com

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Facilities

Catering

  • Cafe - Cloud 9, sit in restaurant at the airport. Wide range of meals and lite bites available. Booking in advance recommended.

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Groups catered for
  • Lessons/courses available
  • Prior Booking Required
  • Toilets

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required

Leisure Facilities

  • Wifi

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Free (parking charges may apply)

Guide Prices

Prices vary depending on the Aircraft Type, 4 seat or 2 seat, and the length of the flight required.
Full details are available by contacting the UFC by telephone on (028) 9181 3327 or by visiting our Web Site @ ulsterflyingclub.com.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:00 - 17:00

* closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and 12th & 13 July.

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Road Directions

Directions from Town: 16km east of Belfast, 1km outside Newtownards town centre on the Portaferry Road. Bus routes available.

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