The Cotswold Aero Club is one of the UK's oldest flying clubs, based at Gloucestershire Airport, offering a welcoming environment for aspiring and experienced pilots alike. The club provides trial flights, Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) training, aircraft hire and advanced ratings, all delivered by experienced instructors using a well-maintained fleet of modern training and touring aircraft.
With a history dating back to 1927, the club combines decades of aviation heritage with personalised, one-to-one instruction tailored to each student's goals and experience. From first-time flyers and licence training to aerobatics, night ratings and post-qualification flying, Cotswold Aero Club focuses on building skilled, confident pilots while fostering a friendly and supportive flying community.