A real community
Friends, not just names
Members who get to know each other, swap stories and look out for one another. You'll feel it from your very first visit.
About us
A flying club built on quality, honesty and a genuine welcome.
Adur Aviation is a friendly flying club and school at Brighton City Airport in Shoreham, focused on professional training, well-kept aircraft and a straightforward, enjoyable flying experience.
Our story
Flying, done properly and done warmly
We started Adur Aviation with a simple goal: a better, more transparent way to fly. Learning to fly should be clear, flexible and supported at every stage, without hidden frustrations or unnecessary complexity.
We put quality where it matters most, from carefully maintained aircraft to professional instruction and honest, plain-English communication. Whether you're taking a first lesson, working towards your licence or hiring as a qualified pilot, you'll feel informed and looked after.
Above all, we're building a genuine aviation community at Shoreham: a place where people enjoy flying together, share the experience, and feel part of a warm, professional club from their very first visit.
What we stand for
Transparent
Clear pricing, honest communication and no unnecessary complexity.
Well-maintained aircraft
Reliable, carefully looked-after aircraft you can trust for training and hire alike.
Flexible
A practical, accommodating approach to training and hire that works around you.
Welcoming
A friendly, supportive environment with a genuine local club feel.
The club
There's more to us than the flying
Being a member isn't just hours in a logbook. It's the people you meet, the coffee after you land, and the fly-out to somewhere new. We're a genuine community of enthusiasts and professionals, and once you're in, you're one of us.
Fly-outs & adventures
More than circuits
Flying with us isn't all circuits and touch-and-goes. We love a good fly-out, from coastal hops to longer adventures like our run down to Cornwall.
The clubhouse
Land, coffee, talk flying
Somewhere to relax between flights, plan the next trip and enjoy being around people who love aviation as much as you do.
From a recent club fly-out down to Cornwall.
Built for members
Proper technology, not an afterthought
We didn't bolt on someone else's booking form. We built our own booking and member system from the ground up, with a mobile app for both Android and iPhone, because being part of the club should be genuinely easy. It's the kind of thing you only really appreciate once you have it, and it's something you simply won't find at most clubs.
Android & iPhone
An app in your pocket
Book a flight, check your hours and see what's on, wherever you are. Free on both app stores.
Never miss a thing
Notifications that matter
A gentle nudge when something important is coming up, like your medical or licence due for renewal, so nothing slips by.
Everything in one place
Your flying, together
Bookings, the track of every flight on the map, and your hours and balance, all in one tidy place.
Always transparent
You know where you stand
Clear, up-to-date numbers as you fly, with progress tracking rolling out soon. No guesswork, no surprises.
Get the Adur Aviation app
Free on Android and iPhone.