Air First is a long-established flight training school based at Blackbushe Airport in Hampshire, with more than 40 years of experience providing high-quality flight instruction for aspiring and qualified pilots. The school offers a comprehensive range of UK CAA-recognised training programmes, including the Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Night Rating, Instrument Rating (Restricted), Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence (FRTOL), and ground school, alongside trial flying lessons and aircraft hire. With instructors who have airline and commercial aviation backgrounds, Air First combines professional training with flexible pay-as-you-go and package options to suit pilots at every stage of their flying journey.
Operating from Blackbushe Airport since 1985, Air First prides itself on delivering a welcoming and supportive learning environment led by an experienced operations team. In addition to structured flight training, the school offers membership schemes, self-fly aircraft hire, organised fly-outs across the UK and Europe, and ongoing support for licence revalidations and renewals. Its location near controlled airspace around Farnborough, Heathrow and Gatwick provides students with valuable real-world flying experience, helping them develop the confidence and skills needed for safe and competent flying.