CREW TRAINING
At Lydd Airport, we’re proud to be a growing hub for aviation education, offering high-quality flight crew training for both recreational and professional use. Whether you’re aiming for the cockpit of a light aircraft or mastering the controls of a commercial drone, Lydd provides the perfect base to start or progress in your career in aviation.
Training Providers:
Explore training providers operating out of Lydd Airport & contact them directly to arrange Crew or Flight Training.
Invicta Aero Club
LYDD Aero Club
Lydd Aero Club is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and is therefore able to provide all the necessary theoretical and practical training required for all your private flying needs.
The UK Private Pilots Licence (PPL) is a Flight Crew Licence issued by the CAA and recognised under ICAO throughout the world. The PPL will allow the addition of further qualifications such as Multi-Engine, Instrument and Night ratings which can all be completed at Lydd Aero Club.
All practical and theoretical examinations, including the radio telephony practical, may be taken at Lydd Aero Club whose staff includes CAA-appointed Ground and Flight Examiners.
Why Train at Lydd?
Long runway (1,505m) with ILS and instrument approaches
Uncongested Class G airspace
Full ATC and airfield services
On-site fuel, maintenance support, and briefing facilities
Friendly flying clubs and a supportive training environment
