Blackpool, Lancashire, UK

Westair Flying School

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Westair Flying School is an established aviation training and engineering organisation based at Blackpool Airport that offers a comprehensive range of private and commercial flight instruction, including PPL, CPL, instrument ratings, and simulator experiences.

Training Offered

CR SEP(A) Land
MEP
CPL
Instrument Rating
IR(R)
Instructor Training
Night Rating
PPL
NPPL(A)

About Westair Flying School

Westair Flying School boasts over 80 years of operational history across four generations. Operating from a fully equipped coastal airfield base, the school provides a flexible modular path for pilot training, taking students from initial trial lessons to advanced certifications. Their training offerings span the Private Pilot Licence (PPL), National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL), Night Rating, Instrument Rating (Restricted), Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), and Flight Instructor ratings, utilising a diverse fleet ranging from light Cessnas for basic training and hour building to modern aircraft like the Diamond DA50.

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Westair Flying School

Blackpool,
Lancashire,
FY4 2QY,
UK

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In addition to flight instruction, Westair operates as a multi-service general aviation hub supporting aircraft owners, corporate clients, and aviation enthusiasts. Their CAA Part-CAO approved engineering division delivers aircraft maintenance, defect rectification, and servicing packages at both Blackpool and Barton aerodromes for aircraft under 5,700 kg. Westair also provides corporate aviation solutions—including aircraft hangarage, sales, charter, and flight operations management—and works alongside its sister company, 737Pro Ltd, to offer Boeing 737-800 simulator experiences and professional dry-hire capabilities.

Training Fleet

Cessna 150

1 aircraft

G-AWPU

Cessna 152

3 aircraft

G-BHFI, G-CEFM, G-GFIB

Cessna 172

1 aircraft

G-BJWW

Piper PA28

1 aircraft

G-BORL

Diamond DA40

2 aircraft

G-DPAE, G-DPAZ

Diamond DA50

1 aircraft

G-CMJZ

B737-800NG Simulator

G-WPRO

G1000 Trainer Simulator

G-DPWS

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