# Event Details - **Event Name**: Young Aviator Pre-PPL Academy – Cohort 1 | Ages 11–16 | 4-week Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A 4-week immersive aviation workshop for aspiring pilots aged 11–16, combining aviation knowledge, practical simulator missions and AQA UnitAbout this EventYoung Aviator Pre-PPL Academy | Ages 11–16A 4-week immersive aviation workshop for young people who dream of becoming pilots. Includes practical simulator missions and AQA Unit Award recognition.Does your child dream of becoming a pilot?FlightDeck PC's Young Aviator Pre-PPL Academy is a new six-week aviation programme designed for aspiring pilots aged 11–16.Starting on Sunday 20 September 2026, learners will spend four Sunday mornings exploring the knowledge, practical skills and decision-making used in aviation — and then putting what they learn into practice through FlightDeck PC simulator missions.This isn't just simulator time.The programme combines aviation education, practical activities, flight planning, decision-making and immersive simulation to introduce young people to the world of learning to fly.What will learners explore?Across the four-week programme, learners will develop their understanding of:✈️ Principles of flight and aircraft controls🌦️ Aviation weather and pilot decision-making🧭 Navigation and flight planning📋 Aircraft systems, performance and procedures🎙️ Aviation communication and cockpit discipline🛫 Practical simulator operationsEach week introduces a new Young Aviator mission, allowing learners to put their developing knowledge into practice.The programme concludes with a Pre-PPL Check Flight, bringing together what they have learned across the six weeks.AQA Unit Award recognitionLearners will also work towards AQA Unit Award recognition, providing evidence of the knowledge and skills they have developed during the programme.The programme is designed as an introduction to the knowledge and skills associated with aviation and learning to fly. It is not a Private Pilot Licence (PPL), PPL ground school or CAA-approved flight training.The four-week programmeSession 1 — Take ControlAircraft, cockpit controls and the principles of flight.Session 2 — Go / No-GoAviation weather, human performance and pilot decision-making.Session 3 — NavigateNavigation, headings, distance, speed, time and route planning.Session 4 — Plan the FlightAircraft knowledge, fuel, performance and flight planning.Session 5 — Operate Like a PilotProcedures, checklists, aviation communications and circuit operations.Session 6 — The Check FlightPlan, brief and complete a final simulator mission.DatesYour booking covers all six Sunday sessions from 10:00am–12:00pm:20 September 202627 September 20264 October 202611 October 2026Learners should be available to attend the complete programme wherever possible.PriceThe Young Aviator Pre-PPL Academy will launch at £299. Future cohorots will be priced at the standard rate of £349.This is a cohort-based workshop and a minimum of 3 learners is required for the programme to run.Places are deliberately limited so that every learner receives meaningful practical involvement and simulator time.What's included?✅ 12 hours of structured aviation learning✅ Four Sunday workshops✅ FlightDeck PC simulator missions✅ Young Aviator activities and resources✅ AQA Unit Award recognition✅ Final Pre-PPL Check Flight✅ FlightDeck PC programme completion recognitionWant to know more before booking?We understand that committing to a six-week programme is a significant decision.Parents and guardians are welcome to arrange a short pre-course call with Ken before booking to discuss the programme, their young person's interests and whether the Academy would be the right fit.Please contact FlightDeck PC for details.1:1 Young Aviator Pre-PPL tuition is also available for learners who would benefit from a more personalised programme or cannot attend the scheduled cohort.Experience | Inspire | ProgressThe Immersive Hub lets you experience what's possible, be inspired by what you could become, and progress towards your future. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wigan/young-aviator-pre-ppl-academy-cohort-1-ages-11-16-4-week-workshop/100001999018567347 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: Under 16 with Guardian - door_time: 2026-09-20T08:45:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Immersive Hub powered by KenEck Ltd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 349, max: 349, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Wigan - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Immersive Hub powered by KenEck Ltd - **lat**: 53.55385829999999 - **long**: -2.6560937 - **full address**: The Immersive Hub powered by KenEck Ltd, 263 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Young Aviator Pre-PPL Academy – Cohort 1 | Ages 11–16 | 4-week Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/97de8e95d239d24053c6ae12c3983bced3e86815dd8b85ec3418ea562b32d65e-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787895052 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Young Aviator Pre-PPL Academy - Cohort 1 | Ages 11-16 | 4-week Workshop being held? - **A:** Young Aviator Pre-PPL Academy - Cohort 1 | Ages 11-16 | 4-week Workshop takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Immersive Hub powered by KenEck Ltd, 263 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Young Aviator Pre-PPL Academy - Cohort 1 | Ages 11-16 | 4-week Workshop? - **A:** Young Aviator Pre-PPL Academy - Cohort 1 | Ages 11-16 | 4-week Workshop is organized by The Immersive Hub. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Young Aviator Pre-PPL Academy - Cohort 1 | Ages 11-16 | 4-week Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wigan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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