So you want to Learn to Fly?
Dreams where you are flying can be magical, but you can learn to fly a real plane when you sign up for a flying experience. If watching the landscape pass below you while you experience your first helicopter flight appeals to you, you may like to sign up for a special flight experience. An experience for two, including a romantic picnic lunch with champagne, can be a wonderful way to celebrate an anniversary or another significant occasion with your spouse or partner.

Try Flying Acrobatics for Some Daredevil Fun

Stunt flying is not for the faint of heart, but if you are something of a daredevil you may love a lesson in flying acrobatics – an experience that will provide you with your fix of adrenalin. An experience operated by qualified and experienced pilots will be safe, and a lesson which includes extensive pre-flight preparation can be enjoyed with less anxiety, if you are a first-time stunt performer. You can also book an acrobatic flying experience for a loved one; anyone who has a love for airplanes and/or extreme experiences is likely to love this gift.

For a Rare Treat, Fly a Vintage Tiger Moth Biplane

You can go on an ordinary domestic flight any day, but a rare experience such as a flight on a vintage Tiger Moth biplane will be an airborne adventure to remember. If you are something of a history buff and fancy yourself something of a flying ace put your prowess to the test. You can whiz around and even enjoy demonstrations of acrobatic flying stunts such as loop-the-loop and barrel rolls. For flight training with a difference, fly a biplane that would meet the approval of the Red Baron himself.

Helicopter Tours Offer a Different View of the Landscape

You may have travelled around extensively via land, but helicopter tours can provide you with an altogether different, exciting view of familiar landscapes. A helicopter flight may be a little noisy, but that is half the excitement – hearing the propeller’s blades turn powerfully, lifting you high over a picturesque scene. A helicopter flying lesson is a great gift for that friend who likes to take charge and experience new things, and a lesson which includes an opportunity to take the controls will provide a memorable experience that is also a great conversation starter.

Microlight Flying – the closest thing to Autonomous Flight

Since microlights are small and light, as their name suggests, they provide you with the closest thing to the sensation of being weightless; the next best thing to the fantastical idea of swimming breaststroke through the air. The speed of flight depends on your wishes, so you can whizz through the air or slow your pace down to a gentle glide, taking in the sights and the rush of having a boundless aerial view. You can book flight training for yourself, or can give a microlight experience to a friend who would love to learn to fly.

I’m looking for a gift for my boyfriend: something fast-paced and fun, and something that he wouldn’t have done before. This has got to be the gift to top all gifts! Do you have any ideas?

Adel

Dear Adel,

In my experience, most guys like to drive fast cars. They like to drive big cars. They like to drive the kind of cars that make their friends look on in awe and envy them. And, if you’re looking for the gift to top all gifts, then you need the biggest, craziest and most thrilling driving adventure in the UK. Am I on the right track so far?

I have two ideas for you. The first is a mad, mean monstertruck experience where your man will get to drive a jeep, a buggy, a Euro-Spec Monster Truck AND the giant GRIZZLY MONSTER TRUCK too! All this on a crazy monster truck course… what more could you want?

The second option is a tank driving extravaganza where he’ll be able to drive a real military tank around a purpose-built course. There are a load of different tank driving experiences which you can find here; ranging from crazy car-crushing activities to a full-blown tank paintball battle with 40mm paintballs!

I hope that you find my suggestions useful! And good luck!

x Stacey

Now we’ve already spoken about gift ideas for girlfriends (you can read about that here) so what about those of you who are stuck when it comes to gift ideas for boyfriends? Don’t despair – here are three fantastic gift ideas that will enable you to give your boyfriend something thoughtful that he’ll enjoy without any pressure!

For the boy who likes to run around outside and get his adrenaline racing, there’s sphereing. This is a new sport that seems to me to be rather like jumping inside a giant washing machine so that you can experience tumbling around and around. And for some reason, everyone loves it! Not quite sure what I mean? See for yourself:

You can even try this one out together if you want to do something exciting to celebrate your anniversary! If this is a bit too adrenaline-crazy for you then you might consider treating him to something like a  hot air balloon ride that will take you both up, up and away for an amazing afternoon  you’ll never forget!

And if you’re in the mood for something deliciously decadent then consider taking him out for a fun cooking course where you’ll both be able to learn some amazing kitchen techniques that you’ll thoroughly enjoy. This is especially fun for food-lovers, and he’ll really enjoy the yummy treats you’ll be learning how to make! You know what they say … the way to every man’s heart is through his stomach!