Learning to fly a light aircraft over Ras Al Khaimah

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Location: Ras Al Khaimah

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Long before airlines made Dubai a global hub, the region had flight dreamers: the episode opens with Abbas Ibn Firnas, who attempted flight in the 9th century. Paris's own attempt is more structured. He enrols in the Light Sport Aircraft course at Al Jazirah Aviation Club in Ras Al Khaimah.

Ground school covers the limits of the aircraft (plus four and minus two G, and no aerobatics) and a point every student pilot learns the hard way: fly regularly, or skills fade and have to be relearned.

After his first flight, Paris moves on to cross-country navigation, with routes that stretch to Fujairah on the east coast. By the end his instructor rates him close to going solo. The club says more women are signing up every year.

In this episode

0:00 A short history of flight
3:30 Ground school
6:12 Al Jazirah Aviation Club
7:10 First flight
9:36 Cross-country navigation

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FAQ

Where is Al Jazirah Aviation Club?

In Ras Al Khaimah, as featured in the episode.

Can beginners try flying a plane in the UAE?

The episode follows a beginner through ground school to a first flight; ask the club about trial lessons.

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Facts checked October 2026. Opening times, age limits and seasons change, so confirm with the operator before you go.