Welcome to Almat Flying Academy

Based at Halfpenny Green Airport and Sywell Aerodrome, Almat delivers commercial-level professionalism in a friendly and supportive environment. Whether you are taking your first flight or progressing towards a commercial aviation career, we offer trial flying lessons, Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) training, hour building, aircraft rental, Night Rating and IR(R) courses. Both as a fast track course or learning at your own pace.

For aspiring commercial pilots, Almat offers a flexible modular fast track pathway to a professional flying career. CPL, Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) and Instrument Rating (MEIR) training is delivered at our Halfpenny Green location by our training partner, Central Flight Training. With discounted ATPL theory available for our customers through our partnership with Bristol Groundschool.

Train at a pace that suits you, supported by experienced flight instructors, structured training programmes and a clear path towards your aviation goals.

Great experience, patient and friendly

Pardeep Jassal
Pardeep J.

Great taster to flying. Couldn’t recommend it enough. Kane was amazing and explained everything easy.read more

Reece Babbington
Reece B.

I had an absolutely exceptional experience learning to fly with Almat. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, and it really feels like a social club, while still taking the serious business of learning to fly seriously.As an academic in my day job, I particularly appreciate how well structured the course is. The training builds your knowledge, skills and confidence, with a clear focus on helping you become a safe and capable pilot.The support doesn’t stop once you’ve gained your licence, either. The team has arranged bespoke lessons to help me learn to fly my own aircraft, which have boosted my confidence and made me a safer pilot.A massive thank you to Simon, Claire, Izzy, Katie, Cain, Dan and everyone else who has been part of the experience. You make Almat a truly special place to learn, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly!read more

Richard Davies
Richard D.

My flight was absolutely amazing. My instructor,Cain was great, professional and really put me at ease. Thank you for giving me a wonderful experience. Definitely recommend.read more

Sarah
Sarah

Flying lesson with Cain, he was an excellent instructor. Really enjoyed it!read more

BH
BH

What a fantastic experience, and a big shout out to the instructor CAIN , very cool calm and collectiveread more

robbie moran
robbie M.

I had a great flight. Cain, my instructor, was professional, clear, helpful and made sure I really enjoyed my lesson. Recommended.read more

Fraser Girvan
Fraser G.

I had an hour-long trial flight with Cain.From the moment I arrived, the welcome from the staff was warm and friendly. From the pre-flight chat through to the end of the lesson, Cain was excellent. He was professional, approachable, and explained everything clearly, making the whole experience relaxed and easy to follow. He was happy to answer any questions I had and made sure I understood what we were doing throughout the flight.Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience and a great introduction to flying. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who’s interested in giving it a try.read more

Danica Perrin
Danica P.

My step-son had an amazing trial flight and was well looked after by his instructor. It’s solidified his love of flying and wants to start working towards his PPL. Thank you ALMAT!read more

Yoseph Taha
Yoseph T.

Cain was fantastic and so supportive to my son that had his first trial lesson! Thank you so much! This has definitely helped him feel confident and beginning of an exciting future for him! Thank you!!!read more

Roxy Wellington
Roxy W.

Micky P
Micky P

Had a 45 minute trial lesson out of Sywell, Apart from cancelling due to the Great british weather (absolutley no fault of Almat) once I made it into the air, was great “Ted” put me at ease throughout the whole experience and allowed me to fly over my house and other local landmarks. A great experience.read more

Stuart Carpenter
Stuart C.

Amazing 💯❤️staff where lovely made sure you was ok Simon was absolutely brilliant with my son .My son definitely wants to do it again. 👍🏻read more

Michelle Murray
Michelle M.

I would like to that Simon and the team for all of their help and support throughout my time with them.read more

Chris Birch
Chris B.

Would recommend this place to anyone. The best flight school I’ve been to. Caring, considerate instructors who genuinely care about you as a human being. Having been to another school in a similar location who see you as nothing more than a wallet with legs it was refreshing to deal with such kind and patient people. Especially would like to mention Simon, Claire and Cain.If I couldve just carried on flying here indefinitely I would have done.read more

Eshan Miller
Eshan M.

Just completed an NPPL with Almat – From the outset, Simon and the team provided a hugely supportive, enabling experience. The initial briefings and Simon’s open and honest approach helped my partner and I better understand and plan for the time, cost and learning pressures. We agreed the ‘fast track’ LAPL / NPPL route and off we went! Working full time i had to juggle my time to make this work, but i found the team accommodating and willing to work with me to make timings work, despite their very busy schedule. Almat’s booking and online learning platform / resources made managing my theory and practical learning journey accessible and easy to manage. Most importantly, the instructors are amazing – they genuinely want you to succeed and there’s a wide variety of teaching styles to match your learning style, which is absolutely crucial. This has been one of the biggest and most rewarding challenges of my life and passing / becoming a pilot was such a proud moment. Thank you Almat for everything you’ve done to make this dream a reality!read more

matt aiello
matt A.

I had the most wonderful flying experience at Almat flying academy today. I was surprised to find that I would spend most of the time flying the plane with just a few fine adjustments from the instructor. The weather was perfect and the views glorious. I loved every minute of it. Thank you.read more

Holly Morton
Holly M.

Had my first trial lesson with Almat Flying Academy. Absolutely enjoyed it, an amazing experience. Thanks to Simon for taking me out, will definitely recommend this to many others, thank you. 🙂read more

Megan Nightingale
Megan N.

Considering the cost and time commitment, I had done a lot of research selecting a flying school which had the availability, cost and lesson management and Almat is highly reviewed at Coventry.From the very first contact, Simon provided the Learn to Fly Guide and I took a trial lesson. From that point, I was hooked and progressed straight into a consultation with Almat to join the fast track PPL scheme. The flight instructors, lessons, student support and scheduling have been fantastic and these details are the small things which add up to the difference between a great school and an average school. I have no hesitation in recommending Almat to earn your wings!read more

Paul C
Paul C

Bought a flying experience for my grandson. Lovely welcome, great value, with positive and friendly pilot. Much recommended.read more

Colin Lowery
Colin L.
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