You've probably seen aeroplanes flying over your city a lot, and we are sure that at some time in your life, you've wondered what it would be like to fly one of them over Madrid. Thousands of dreamers like you come to the capital annually to make their dreams come true. Read on to see where you can go to experience being a pilot for a day if you want to be one of them too!

Depending on the sort of air transport you choose, there are various types of pilots in the world of flying. You'll have the unique opportunity to fly a light aircraft, the smallest transport vehicle that uses propellers for propulsion. A gyroplane, the safest type of aircraft since it lacks a motorised main rotor, is another option. Finally, you can also learn to fly a helicopter, which has a slower speed and lower altitude than a light aircraft.

Where to become a pilot for a day in Madrid?

To experience this, you will be required to visit areas around Madrid that offer this activity. Madrid has different regions throughout its territory, where it is possible to be a pilot for a day. Usually, these sites are located on the outskirts of the Community of Madrid.

- Casarrubios: One of the most well-known locations where you may enjoy a piloting experience is this airfield, which is just 10 minutes from Madrid. A Tecnam P2002 light aircraft, a two-person capacity and a low wing with fixed landing gear can be used for this activity. The duration of this experience may run between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This allows you to take in the aerial views of famous places like the Regional Park of the Middle Course of the Guadarrama River, which you can visit after the piloting experience is over.

- Navalcarnero: You can take a gyroplane flight from Navalcarnero, located 35 kilometres outside Madrid. You might also wonder what a gyroplane is. It's the safest aeroplane in the world, and its rotating wing gives you the impression that you have complete control over your flight. You will have the opportunity to explore the historic town of Navalcarnero, the magnificent San Juan Reservoir, and its 14 kilometres of the beach from the heights during the excursion, which you can take part in for up to an hour. In addition, you can experience a different form of tourism in towns west of Madrid like Villanueva de la Cañada, where you can visit the Guadarrama Basins and Aulencia rivers as they pass through this town.

- Cuatro Vientos: In the hub of Madrid, you may take a helicopter tour to explore the beautiful vistas concealed in the city from above. Together with a qualified teacher who will guide you through the activity and brief you so you can operate the helicopter safely, you will learn to fly this aircraft and become its pilot. Depending on how long you want to travel, there are a variety of routes you can take from the Cuatro Vientos airport. Get a panoramic perspective of the entire city during the 30-minute flight and witness a bird's eye view of Madrid! You can take a 45-minute flight to the famous destination of El Escorial by adding an additional 15 minutes. You will also get the chance to take aerial tours of Majadahonda, Pozuelo de Alarcón, and Villaviciosa de Odón during the flight. This is without mentioning the fly over the Escorial Monastery and the cross in the Valley of the Fallen. We will arrive in Toledo after a one-hour flight. We will have the opportunity to take in the natural splendour of the Guadarrama river basin as it flows through Batres and El Álamo on the way to our destination.

- El Molar: the location of the Loring Aerodrome, will serve as the meeting place for our planes. Seated in a light aircraft, fly over this region to places like La Cabrera or Patones and observe the entire northern area of the capital from this location in the Community of Madrid. In the 20 to 60 minutes it takes to fly from El Molar to the highest point imaginable, you will be flying at maximum speed. Additionally, you will have the chance to fly an hour-long scenic flight across high terrain, like the Sierra Norte de Madrid or the Sierra de Ayllón, in the heart of Sistema Central.

- Fuenlabrada: is another location to experience this thrilling emotion, but with a twist. You can use a flight simulator to feel like a professional pilot. State-of-the-art technology simulators like the A320 AG Full Motion will be used, and you will enjoy an experience that allows you to place yourself in the pilot's seat. The movements and its visual system make this activity incredibly lifelike. By participating in this event, you will take off from a town south of Madrid, fly onto a cruise, and land at any airport in the world virtually. You will face challenging obstacles like failures, emergencies, and many weather scenarios while 'flying' this simulator!

Come to any of these locations and live an unforgettable experience in which you will be a pilot for a day, while you enjoy the beauty that awaits the Community of Madrid and its surroundings. Are you in?