Blackpool's original flying school (Established 1947) offering a wide range of general aviation services. As a family founded, owned and operated flying school we offer generations of experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The company is owned and operated by the same family and has continuously offered a range of aviation products and services since its inception.
In the early years the main business was public transport flying out of the company bases at Blackpool and Carlisle to the Isle of Man and privately chartered flights to other destinations across Europe and Scandinavia. We also bought and sold aircraft and aircraft spare parts and still do this today.
In the early years the main business was public transport flying out of the company bases at Blackpool and Carlisle to the Isle of Man and privately chartered flights to other destinations across Europe and Scandinavia. We also bought and sold aircraft and aircraft spare parts and still do this today.
Services
All training and testing can be carried out here with Air Navigation & Trading Company at our Blackpool base. On achieving your Private Pilot's Licence all our aircraft are available for Self Fly Hire. Training is carried out on a one to one basis and completed either full or part time to suit the individual.
I've been flying with ANT since 2001. What stood out immediately for me was ANT's professionalism and that the very high standards to which their aircraft are maintained. ANT have consistently maintained these high standards all the time I have been flying with them. All of our aircraft are available for both self-fly hire and flight training purposes and are maintained, by us, in our on-site engineering workshop.
We have our own fully equipped Maintenance department. Using our own qualified technicians and EASA part 66 licenced aircraft engineers we can provide all maintenance and repairs to all makes and models of general aviation piston engine aircraft up to 2730KG. Manufacturers including Piper, Cessna, Beechcraft, Grumman, Mooney, Socata and many more.
A trial lesson can be purchased for yourself or as a gift for a friend or relative and make an excellent present for any occasion. We offer, at any time to suit you, a trial lesson which is a full 'hands on' experience flying a real light aircraft. This gives you an insight into what it actually feels like to be at the controls.
This licence can be used on any EASA registered aircraft and is also the first modular training step to becoming a Commercial Pilot. Additional ratings can be added to this licence including Night Rating, Instrument Meteorological Conditions Rating, and further aircraft types such as motor gliders and multi-engine aircraft.
Reviews (10)
Richard Shingler
Nov 19, 2021
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Colin Moorhouse
Aug 17, 2021
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B. Blackburn
Jun 30, 2021
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Brilliant experience bar none, the place belies is appearance. Friendly staff and nice little hub with a beautiful cessna 150 areobat to play with. Russell was great in providing details on the plane and its operations whilst giving majorty control of such a lovely aircraft. Clear instructions on flying and then then real fun begins, barrel, snap, alerion roll with views over the Blackpool coastline. Had opportunity to learn how to do these elements albeit at the real pilots command. Spin dive to finsh and headed back home to practice landing. What an experience, brought the family along and they
Sandra Garside
Jun 23, 2021
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I have a 'daft' day every June...this was this years. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. We got stuck in a massive traffic jam and were running late, I was worried they'd cancel but they were fine and said it would be ok. The flight was amazing, we did lots of stunts, the pilot was confident and friendly. I loved every minute, I only wish they had a go pro so it could be filmed from the cockpit. Is definitely reccomend it.
Kyle Robinson
May 26, 2021
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At 15 years old I was given a trial lesson as a Christmas present and from the outset I was hooked! The aircraft are always maintained to the highest standard from both the cleanliness of the interior to the running of the aircraft. If your looking at starting a Private Pilots Licence or want to hire aircraft I can't recommend A.N.T enough!
Charlie Clarke
May 07, 2021
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Hands down the best flying school in the North West! Great instructors and very welcoming staff, couldn’t recommend enough!
Very high level of training provided by extremely experienced instructors. All-round a very nice environment to be around!
Completed every single one of my PPL lessons here and loved every bit of it - was instantly hooked after my first lesson!
Thank you all for everything!
Very high level of training provided by extremely experienced instructors. All-round a very nice environment to be around!
Completed every single one of my PPL lessons here and loved every bit of it - was instantly hooked after my first lesson!
Thank you all for everything!
John Pritchard
Jan 20, 2021
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Jo Royle
Nov 12, 2020
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Piper Wings
Sep 07, 2019
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Recently completed my Night Rating with ANT. It's not the first time I have used them and I cannot recommend them highly enough. The flying school is very welcoming and the instructors Russ and Michal are very professional. The aircraft are fantastically maintained and I will certainly be using them again!
Siromer Tractors
Jan 28, 2019
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I have been flying with Air Navigation & Trading Company since 2005 when I was bought a trial lesson for my 21st Birthday. Since then I have gained my PPL, night rating and IMC rating. The team at Air Navigation & Trading have never faltered in their professionalism or honesty. The club house has a real family vibe making you feel welcome and looked after from the moment you walk through the door, whilst their large fleet of aircraft are maintained to the highest standard. My son now also has certificates for trial lessons in a Cherokee and aerobatics.
