Half-term fun for high flyers

KIDS can have a go at being a pilot this half-term at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park, which is bringing back its Flight Academy programme this week.

Sessions for kids aged four to seven are taking place from today until Saturday, while sessions for eight to 12-year-olds will happen today and tomorrow.

The 90-minute sessions give children the opportunity to learn about the different job roles that help ensure Manchester Airport remains in action throughout the year. The first part of the session takes place aboard a retired DC10 airliner where youngsters sit in the cockpit, learn about roles as varied as cabin crew and ground operators, and 'take control' of the flight deck.