TRIAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT (TIF)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take control of an aircraft and fly?
This light aircraft trial instructional flight (TIF) could be your first step towards flight training, or simply to satisfy your curiosity.
When you arrive at the airport you will meet your instructor who will take you through the following sequences.
Pre-flight briefing
You will spend approximately fifteen minutes in the classroom being shown, in simple non-technical terms that you do not have to be some kind of supernatural being to be a pilot.
The aircraft essentially works all by itself and you are there to control it — make it take you where you want to go. It is just another machine to learn to control; like a push bike, car or boat.
Aircraft pre-flight inspection
You will be shown around the aircraft and while it will be clear that the machine is inspected prior to flight, you will not be involved in any technicality at this stage.
You will be shown how to get in, adjust the seat so you are in optimum control position and how to strap in. The cockpit equipment will be briefly outlined to you, as well as the actions to be taken in an in-flight emergency. Much like the pre-flight briefing by the cabin crew when flying in any larger aircraft that you may be used to.
The Flight
Your flight will be in the vicinity Gordonvale and will last for approximately fifteen to twenty minutes.
During the flight you will be exposed to the sensation of being in a light aircraft.
You will be shown the airport from the air, the local scenery and points to orientate yourself by.
You will spend more than 50% of the time with control of the aircraft in your hands, under the
guidance of your instructor.
No need to be alarmed about this — it is a simple matter of being shown how to raise and lower the nose, plus bank and level the wings. This will give you a 'feel' for the machine in its natural environment and you will find it surprisingly easy.
You will only be asked to do things the instructor knows you can easily accomplish and absorb.
Nothing odd or abrupt will happen. Your instructor will give you advance notice if the engine note is going to change or if the aircraft is going to change attitude, plus what it will be doing.
You will not be subjected to aerobatics or unusual attitudes — you are normally orientated to a two-dimensional world and we help you make the transition into the three-dimensional world of flight understandable, progressive and comfortable.
Post-flight debriefing
Your instructor will answer any questions you have and underline a few of the main points of the exercise in which you have just participated.
If all you wanted to do is experience flight in a light aircraft, then that is fine, however should you wish to discuss further lessons; Barrier aviation can provide some literature of how to start the process in learning to become a pilot.
We look forward to helping you realise your dreams and ambitions.
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