Hour Building

Your Trusted UK Hour Building Specialist. Your Flying. Your Rules

Our Hour Building Options

Flexible Real World Solutions From Pilots For Pilots.

Fly From Your Local Airfield

Base our aircraft at your local airfield or one convenient for you for the duration of your flying. It’s then yours when you need it and not booked out to others in the interim.

Keeping Your Costs Under Control

With dry rates from £59 per Tacho Hour, make the most of fuel deals when planning routes and destinations to keep thing manageable.

Structured Hour Building

You’re free to do the flying you love your way, or take our free professional advice for structure that increases your competence and confidence, ticking off the airlines’ wish list of experience.

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Marlborough Flying Club?

Marlborough Flying Club
Affordable Flying

We strive to maintain the most competitive rates in the UK, by ensuring we offer the complete in-house solution to aircraft ownership and operation.

Friendly Atmosphere

Our club is run by members, for members, fostering a supportive and welcoming environment.

Marlborough Flying Club
Excellent Facilities

Based at Draycot Aerodrome, we offer easy access to uncongested airspace, perfect for training and leisure flying.

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Safety First

We maintain high safety standards and regularly review our procedures to ensure the well-being of all our members.

Get in touch with us

Earn Your Wings and Expand Your Skills with Marlborough Flying Club

At Marlborough Flying Club, we believe in the freedom of flight and the joy of aviation. That’s why we operate on a no-PPR (Prior Permission Required) basis, allowing pilots to come and go as they please.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve Got Answers to Help You Soar!"

Our club welcomes licence holders of all levels, from newly qualified to experienced commercial pilots. As well as opportunities for licensed pilots, we offer support and advice for advanced training. 

As a flying club run by volunteers, we strive to keep flying costs as affordable as possible. Our membership fees, aircraft hire rates, and instruction costs are typically lower than traditional flying schools. Whilst exact costs can vary, many members find they can self fly hire or receive training such as formation flying and tailwheel conversions at around £100 less per hour than most flying schools

There is no minimum or maximum age limit to join Marlborough Flying Club.  However, to learn to fly with one of our trusted partners, you must be at least 16 years old to fly solo in a powered aircraft and 17 years old to obtain a private pilot’s licence. Our club welcomes members of all ages who share a passion for aviation

Joining our club is straightforward. Start by contacting us through our website or visiting us to learn more about the club and meet fellow aviation enthusiasts. We’ll provide you with the necessary application forms and guide you through the process. Once your application is approved, you’ll have access to our aircraft, training programmes, and club activities.

Becoming a member is easy!​

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