learn how to soar with a Flying Lesson or two

1 Day Aboriginal Rock Art Tour

Take the scenic flight from Cairns to Cooktown, enjoying spectacular views as you fly along the coast between the World Heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. You will be collected and driven to Hope Vale, where Nugal-warra Elder Willie Gordon will take you to visit 6 rock art sites on his traditional country. Here he shares with you the stores behind the art, and his relationship with the land - this is a truly memorable experience - you won't forget it!

A.365 Gig: Flying the Trapeze & Circus Arts - 25th October 2008

Seen Cirque du Soleil? Think it looks easy? Well come and join A.365 and see if you've got what it takes!! Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary to come along and try your hand at a few circus skills. All you need is a desire to try something new with a great group of people (and a little co-ordination wouldn't go astray…!). We've booked our own trapeze session at Homebush, and thrown in a few extra circus skills for this exclusive A.365 gig. In 1 ½ to 2 hours of circus action, you'll learn to fly the high trapeze PLUS try your hand at the low trapeze and tightrope while you wait. With all good circuses' come good jugglers – so we're throwing in a juggling workshop too. You'll be auditioning for Cirque du Soleil before you know it! Guided by professional instructors, you'll learn techniques and the basics of circus arts, even tackling the 10m platform of the high trapeze if you are daring enough! After the gig, we will be heading down to the legendary Brewery for a couple of drinks and a few laughs. This is going to be a great fun gig and no doubt will make us all want to run away and join the circus! Numbers are limited, so make sure you book early to avoid missing out.

AFF (Accelerated Freefall) Body Flight Skydive, Nagambie- VIC

The ultimate adventure in Nagambie, your first Freefall Skydive only an hour north of Melbourne! Accelerated Freefall is for those that want the ultimate skydiving experience. We offer Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Body Flight training most weeks. Learn how to jump from a plane with a days thorough ground training followed by the most awesome experience of your life - your first solo skydive, accompanied by two of our expert instructors to assist you and ensure your safety and stability. What a rush! Only for the most adventurous the course consists of a comprehensive full�day instruction course, followed by your skydive from 14,000 feet with two of our expert instructors. They will assist you throughout the dive, ensuring your safety and stability. Exiting the plane is a simple procedure, but does require courage. Both instructors take a firm grip on you before you climb out and the three of you will launch together. Once in freefall you practice a number of manoeuvres that teach you to move around the sky safely (stage one jump is designed to ensure you can exit the aircraft smoothly, adopt a stable flying position, maintain altitude awareness and locate your deployment handle). When you arrive at 4000 feet, you pull the ripcord. Once the parachute has opened, the adventure continues: you take complete control of your canopy and are guided back to the dropzone for landing. It�s the complete rush� This progressive means of accelerated learning means you can jump truly solo after as few as six jumps. Most courses commence 8AM Saturday, with revision, practice and skydive on Sunday. Mid-week courses are also available by arrangement. Accommodation is also included absolutely free! Nagambie is a fantastic and beautiful place to skydive. You're in very safe hands, as collectively the skydiving team has been awarded over forty five Australian Championship Gold Medals. Being nestled on the northern side of the Great Dividing Range affords a n

Accelerated Freefall Skydiving Program (AFF) Body Flight

Accelerated Freefall - the name says it all! For those who want the ultimate skydiving experience, Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Body Flight training is the way to go. Learn how to jump from a plane with a day of thorough ground training followed by the most awesome experience of your life - your first solo skydive. What a rush!

Adrenalin Fighter Jet Adventure - Hobart

This experience starts off with an in-depth "Top Gun" style briefing. Uniquely among Jet Fighter operators worldwide, ALL passengers are GUARANTEED to fly with a former military trained real 'Top Gun' Fighter Pilot, so you'll only be flying with the best! As an experienced Fighter Pilot, your pilot will quickly put you at ease and brief you on the fundamentals of High "G" Force and High Speed flight. Each fantastic manoeuvre will be explained in detail and your excitement will grow exponentially! With the briefing done, you'll gear up in authentic fighter pilot flying equipment, be assigned a "call sign" and be adorned with several squadron patches. You'll look and feel like a real 'top gun allowing for some fantastic photos. Out at the jet you'll be strapped in, not in the back, but UP FRONT as the jet has comfortable side by side seating. Adrenalin pumping, the powerful jet engine starts and before you know it you're jetting down the runway at "Top Gun" speeds, pulling up into a steep climb and heading out to LIVE YOUR DREAM! Enjoy unforgettable jet fighter aerobatics such as rolls, loops, bowties, vertical climbs, up side down, and just about anything you can imagine. You'll feel High G Forces and fly at up to 700kph. You'll not only be amazed by the incredible manoeuvres but "gob-smacked" by the world renowned Tasmanian aerial scenery. Sitting next to your pilot you can call the shots as the mission is tailored to your desires. With the aerobatics done you'll head back to base for a smooth landing, taxi back, and shut down. On the ground you'll feel ten feet tall and your friends will never forget the look of excitement on your face! It's an adrenalin adventure that will be cherished by everyone forever. Our Real Top Guns are ready to take you on the ride of a lifetime!

Adventure Flight

Your fun flying lesson begins with meeting your flying instructor who will explain the laws of flight to you at Lilydale Airport - essentially, do what he says! This will take approximately 30 minutes. When you've run out of questions for him, he'll take you through a 15 minutes pre-flight inspection of our NEW J160 Jabiru aircraft. After this the real fun begins as you take the controls and do the flying under your instructor's guidance. How easy is it? This will be for you to tell your friends after!

Adventure Pilot Experience

Your trial instructional flight is an introduction into learning how to fly an aircraft. You will get hands-on flying experience with a fully qualified flying instructor. You will fly us around the Camden area enjoying the local scenery. This is a very different flying experience that you are sure to remember! The activity starts with a 15 minute brief on the aircraft and how to manipulate the controls to maneuver the aircraft through the sky. Once airborne, the instructor will demonstrate to you how to fly the aircraft and then its over to you. You will be given 15 minutes of real flying time.

Aerobatic Flight Pitts Special 30-minute - Hunter Valley

Experience the ultimate roller coaster ride! Enjoy breathtaking scenery and the flying experience of a lifetime as you fly over the picturesque Newcastle and Hunter Valley region. Upon arrival at the airport you will be briefed on your flight. The briefing will take about 10 minutes (informal). The briefing gives you an overview of the flight and what you can expect. Your Super Thriller Flight has a total turn around of 30 minutes - tour the lower valley and then get set for some real fun! The flight will involve a full range of aerobatic manoeuvres which all add up to one huge roller coaster ride!!! The flight can be as tame or as wild as you wish, just let the pilot know and he will fly accordingly. You will be flying in a Pitts Special - an open cockpit bi-plane. It looks similar to the old WW1 fighters. Don't be deceived, this plane is in fact a modern design, open class aerobatics plane that will have your head spinning with its snappy rolls and turns.

Aerobatic Warbird Flight 35-minute - Hobart

This experience starts off with an in-depth "Top Gun" style briefing. Uniquely among Jet Fighter operators worldwide, ALL passengers are GUARANTEED to fly with a former military trained fighter pilot so you'll only be flying with the best! As an experienced Fighter Pilot, your pilot will quickly put you at ease and brief you on the fundamentals of High "G" Force and High Speed flight. Each fantastic manoeuvre will be explained in detail and your excitement will grow exponentially! With the briefing done, you'll gear up in authentic fighter pilot flying equipment, be assigned a "call sign" and adorned with several squadron patches. You'll look and feel like a true "TopGun" allowing for some fantastic photos. Out at the aircraft you'll be strapped into the back seat and given a cockpit familiarisation. Soon after the powerful 285 Horsepower radial engine starts up, you'll hear and feel that classic "humm" of the CJ6 Nanchang. You'll be in the air in no time and enjoying unforgettable aerobatics such as rolls, loops, bowties, up side down, and just about anything you can imagine. You'll feel High G Forces and fly at up to 350kph. You'll not only be amazed by the incredible manoeuvres but absolutely "gob-smacked" by the world renowned Tasmanian aerial scenery. You can call the shots as the mission is tailored to your desires. With the aerobatics done you'll head back to base with a chance to savour the scenery. On the ground you'll feel ten feet tall and your friends will never forget the look of excitement on your face! It's an adrenalin adventure that will be cherished by everyone forever.

Aerobatics Flying Lesson Robin 2160 50-minute - Sydney

That's right – it is possible to be at the controls of an aerobatics aircraft and to do barrel rolls and loops in the sky without spending years getting your licence! This 50-minute aerobatics flight is aimed at giving you the skills to loop and roll an aircraft yourself, with the added security of an aerobatics flight instructor sitting next to you. On arrival you'll be given a briefing on your aerobatics flight. You'll be flying hands-on aerobatics in a Canadian-built Robin 2160. The side-by-side seating, bubble canopy, crisp handling and sturdy construction make for a nimble and confidence-inspiring flight – perfect for introductory aerobatics. You will learn to fly the plane through a barrel roll and a loop, as well as being taken through a full, thrilling aerobatics routine by your instructor. The aerobatics flight lasts about 50 minutes (depending on air traffic on the day) and is a serious roller coaster ride! The aerobatics flight can be as wild or tame as you wish – just let the pilot know. Medium to high g-forces will be experienced, so have a light but substantial meal 90 minutes to two hours prior to take off.

Do you want to be a Top Gun

Man has always had the desire to fly. The freedom of soaring above the ground can not be ignored and for many becoming a pilot is a life long ambition.

Contraptions of all shapes and sizes over the years have been tested to determine whether man can fly. Technological and scientific advances have allowed modern day helicopters and planes to be used as common forms of transport.

There are some considerations you need to make before deciding to start flying lessons. First of all, you need to consider whether you want to become a pilot professionally, or are you only interested in having lessons for recreation. Obviously choosing to learn skills inside the cockpit of a plane or helicopter is important.

There are many accredited flying schools in Australia for both the budding helicopter or fixed-wing pilot. It is usually quite expensive to obtain a full license for flight but the employment opportunities are endless. That's why some recreational flying lessons are better initially than signing up for a full license course.

If you feel that flying lessons are just the ticket for some much needed thrills or excitement, than MadAboutSports have the best packages available.

Learning to fly can be the thrill of a lifetime. Get out of the daily grind of life and book yourself some flying lessons. You never know, it might be the change in life you're looking for.   © MAS 2007

Feel the freedom

Signing up for flying lessons is a great way to escape the rat race and experience all the freedoms that flight can offer.

Whether you want to jump inside a helicopter, a tiger moth, a Cessna, a jet, a glider or hang-glider, the exhilarating experience of controlling an aircraft is amazing.

MadAboutSport offer flying lessons across Australia in all forms of aircraft.

So whether you want to use the lessons as a stepping stone to becoming a pilot or for the thrill of controlling your very own plane or helicopter, MadAboutSports have a package for you.

Go on, feel the freedom!   © MAS 2007