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Sibson Aerodrome Fleet

Our Aircraft Fleet

Well-maintained training and tourer aircraft equipped for introductory trial flights, CAA PPL instruction, and licensed pilot self-hire.

CAA Approved Maintenance

Maintained strictly to UK CAA Part-ML standards with 50-hour and 100-hour inspections for total safety and reliability.

Transparent Wet Hire Rates

All aircraft hire rates include fuel and oil (wet rate). No surprise fuel surcharges or landing fee markups for members.

Dual Runway Operations

Operate off Sibson Aerodrome’s grass runways and Peterborough Business Airport paved tarmac runway for versatile flight training.

Explore the Fleet

From nimble 2-seat trainers to 4-seat cross-country tourers, choose the perfect aircraft for your flight lesson or self-hire trip.

Piper Cherokee PA-28 (G-LIZI)
G-LIZI
Tourer

Piper Cherokee PA-28

Lycoming O-320 (160 hp)

Spacious low-wing 4-seater ideal for cross-country navigation, hour building, and family air-tours over Rutland Water and Burghley House.

Cruising Speed:118 knots
Capacity:4 Seats (Comfortable 4-seater)
4 SeatsLow-Wing G-LIZICross Country TourerGarmin Avionics
Solo Wet Rate£199/hr
Dual Rate£229/hr
Book Lesson in Piper Cherokee PA-28
Cessna 150 (G-BAXU)
G-BAXU
Trainer

Cessna 150

Continental O-200 (100 hp)

Proven primary 2-seat flight trainer. High-wing design offering excellent ground visibility over Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.

Cruising Speed:102 knots
Capacity:2 Seats (1 Student + 1 Instructor)
VFR CertifiedHigh-Wing DesignDual ControlsSibson Grass Runway Specialist
Solo Wet Rate£195/hr
Dual Rate£237/hr
Book Lesson in Cessna 150
Cessna 150 (G-HIVE)
G-HIVE
Trainer

Cessna 150

Continental O-200 (100 hp)

Our iconic sunset flight line Cessna 150 (G-HIVE). Extremely stable, agile, and cost-effective primary flight instruction.

Cruising Speed:102 knots
Capacity:2 Seats (1 Student + 1 Instructor)
VFR CertifiedSunset SpecialDual Control YokesLow Operating Cost
Solo Wet Rate£195/hr
Dual Rate£237/hr
Book Lesson in Cessna 150
Cessna 150 (G-BAEP)
G-BAEP
Trainer

Cessna 150

Continental O-200 (100 hp)

Dependable Sibson Aerodrome flight line trainer (G-BAEP) with European star tail livery.

Cruising Speed:102 knots
Capacity:2 Seats (1 Student + 1 Instructor)
VFR CertifiedEuropean LiveryDual Control YokesGrass Field Certified
Solo Wet Rate£195/hr
Dual Rate£237/hr
Book Lesson in Cessna 150
Cessna 172 (G-BAXY)
G-BAXY
Trainer

Cessna 172

Lycoming O-320 (150 hp)

The premier 4-seater Cessna 172 Skyhawk trainer (G-BAXY). Spacious cabin, high stability, and perfect for advanced navigation.

Cruising Speed:115 knots
Capacity:4 Seats (1 Student + 3 Passengers)
4 SeatsHigh-Wing StabilityNavigation Suite4-Seat Capacity
Solo Wet Rate£219/hr
Dual Rate£259/hr
Book Lesson in Cessna 172
Ikarus C42 Microlight (G-CJAP)
G-CJAP
Microlight

Ikarus C42 Microlight

Rotax 912 (100 hp)

Modern high-wing microlight trainer G-CJAP. Perfect for NPPL microlight training with economic fuel burn and agile grass performance.

Cruising Speed:95 knots
Capacity:2 Seats Side-by-Side
NPPL ApprovedRotax 912 EngineSide-by-Side CabinLowest Operating Cost
Solo Wet Rate£130/hr
Dual Rate£170/hr
Book Lesson in Ikarus C42 Microlight

PPL Aircraft Self-Hire Guidelines

Already hold a PPL or LAPL? We offer aircraft self-hire to licensed pilots for local flights, cross-country trips, and hour building.

Club Checkout Requirement

All pilot self-hirers must complete a brief dual checkout flight with a Peterborough Flying School flight instructor, covering airfield procedures, engine handling, and emergency drills.

Currency & Logbook Check

Must present a valid PPL licence, current CAA Class 2 medical certificate, and logbook proof of 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days.

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