What age can participate?

Minimum age is 14; under-18s must be accompanied to the airfield by an adult to complete paperwork.

How long is the course?

The course runs approximately 6 hours, from 09:00 to 15:00 with scheduled breaks.

No — lunch is not included. Bring a packed lunch or visit the on-site café.

Meet at the Saxon Air Business Aviation Centre at Norwich Airport; arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Will I get hands-on time?

Yes — the day combines classroom labs, practical teamwork tasks and a flight-simulator session to reinforce learning.

Are the instructors vetted?

Yes — instructors have extensive aviation backgrounds and are DBS-checked and safeguarding-trained.

Get Hands On: STEM Introduction to Aviation Experience Day at Saxon Air Norwich

At the Saxon Air Business Aviation Centre in Norwich, the STEM - Introduction into Aviation Experience Day delivers a compact, hands-on immersion into the workings of modern aviation. Designed for participants aged 14 and up, this six-hour course guides small groups (maximum eight) through classroom instruction, practical tasks, and a flight-simulator session that stitches theory to tactile experience. You’ll begin with a safety and welcome briefing before moving into modular labs that explore aircraft types, airport operations, communication and teamwork, and the safety systems that keep flights reliable. The day reads like a condensed primer for anyone curious about airline and business aviation careers. Instructors with extensive aviation backgrounds lead job-labelling exercises that clarify roles from ground handling to flight crew, then walk participants through aircraft-matching and airport-labelling activities that make operational concepts visible. Practical teamwork challenges simulate gate and ramp coordination; a dedicated segment on safety highlights real-world protocols and human factors that shape decision-making in aviation. A highlight is the flight-simulator session. For newcomers the simulator demystifies cockpit workflows; for aspiring pilots it offers a low-pressure environment to practice instrument scanning, basic navigation and airport procedures. The small-group format means individualized feedback; instructors are DBS-checked and safeguarding-trained, which keeps the focus on learning and confidence-building. Why book this experience while you’re in Norwich? Besides being hosted at a bona fide business aviation centre, the course is a targeted bridge between classroom STEM concepts and practical career awareness. It suits teenagers exploring future paths, adults weighing a career change, and licensed pilots wanting a structured refresher on industry systems. The hands-on orientation separates this day from passive museum visits or lecture-only workshops: you leave with practical exercises, simulation screenshots and a clearer sense of where you might fit into the aviation ecosystem. Practicalities: meet at Saxon Air Business Aviation Centre and arrive 15 minutes early with photo ID and your voucher. Bring a packed lunch or visit the on-site café. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult for paperwork, though guardians need not participate in the course. Space is limited — small groups mean fast sell-outs, so book ahead if you’re planning around school holidays or regional travel. Travel logistics are straightforward: Saxon Air sits at Norwich Airport, a short drive from the city center with regular bus and taxi links. Booking early is recommended; courses run in small cohorts so you’ll get concentrated instruction and ample simulator time — practical exposure that helps clarify next steps, whether study, training or a career pivot today. Whether you’re mapping a career, picking up practical skills, or simply curious about how airports operate, this experience compresses core aviation knowledge into a single, focused day that connects science, safety and real-world operations.

About Saxon Air

Saxon Air is an aviation company based in Norwich, England, offering flight experiences, introductory training, and STEM-focused days. Operating modern light aircraft including the Diamond DA40 and Pipistrel models, Saxon Air delivers trial lessons, scenic flights, and hands-on aviation courses for newcomers, enthusiasts, and those exploring aviation careers.

The company’s program range includes one-hour and 45- to 60-minute trial flights, an electric aircraft experience over local landmarks, STEM aircraft maintenance and ground operations days, and a two-day cabin crew training course. Each experience pairs classroom briefings with instructor-led flying or practical sessions, enabling participants to learn flight controls, aerodynamics, safety procedures, and airport operations.

Saxon Air hosts Introduction into Flight Training sessions that combine simulator practice with live flying in Pipistrel aircraft, and offers Scenic Flights that showcase Norfolk’s coastline, countryside, and historic airfields from the cockpit. The maintenance and ground operations days provide hands-on exposure under expert supervision, ideal for students and career explorers.

Safety and instruction are delivered by qualified instructors familiar with light aircraft operations and local procedures. Flights depart from Norwich, providing easy access for residents and visitors to Norfolk. Booking information, availability, and specific aircraft used are provided by Saxon Air at the time of reservation.

Saxon Air’s blend of trial lessons, STEM learning days, and cabin crew training creates a practical gateway into aviation professions and recreational flying. Customers receive clear pre-flight briefings.