Smiley Wings Aviation Essex

With Smiley Wings Aviation Essex, you can soar above the clouds!

If you want to try flying as a hobby occasionally, we can make your day, or if you are more enthusiastic and aim to become a pilot one day, we will show you the way.

For the best flying experience, you need the aircraft to match and enhance the experience; that is precisely what microlights do, especially when learning to fly. We take all of our trainee pilots and first-timers to the skies above Upminster and beyond in the Pipistrel Alpha Trainer; the modern construction, light build, and so much more make this incredible aircraft popular amongst our customers.

Don't worry; you won't be in the air all alone; by your side will be one of our highly qualified flight instructors guiding and helping you not only learn new skills but discover the joy and freedom of controlling the microlight from the pilot seat and spotting picturesque views can bring.

The years of experience we have and vast expertise allow us to offer various courses and sessions for different ability levels, so we have trials for beginners to see unique sights and get a taste of flying as well as courses for customers more committed to flying in the future and making this part of their life.

We run sessions from two airfields, but our Essex location is at Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Upminster.

If you are travelling by car Northward from South of the Thames, pass through the Dartford Crossing, then take the first exit (junction 31.) After the motorway, where the lanes start, you should switch to the centre lane and follow the lane marked AV'LEY onto Ship Lane; you should then head on until you reach the first mini roundabout and take the first exit (left turn onto High Street.)

Keep driving until you reach the next mini roundabout and take the second exit (right turn onto Mill Road.) Head on until you reach the next mini-roundabout, continue straight ahead (second exit), move to the right-hand lane at the major roundabout, and take the second exit (lane marked UPMIN.) Finally, follow Romford Road onto Avely Road for 2 miles, and you will see the entrance to Damyns hall on your left.

Come on an adventure with us at Smiley Wings Aviation Essex. Contact us now to find out more!