Mum doesn’t know I’m a private pilot, so we went flying!

I take my mum on a flight without her knowing that I am a qualified private pilot. She thought we'd hired another pilot for the trip. We take off and land at Leeds Bradford airport, and during the flight, we fly around Elvington and York, taking in the stunning views from above.

Her reaction as she realises what's happening is a moment we will both never forget!

[DanSmithBK]

Love it! Always a joy to see new pilots taking loved ones up... keep them coming!

[sidehop]

You can tell his mom knows his son well enough she wasn't entirely shocked but completely trusts him! ❤

[ja_u]

You taxiing out there and the premise still being "he'll just run out onto the runway and get in" was hilarious. She was so chill about it hahaha

[ktreolo]

Americans love when British people call each other "cheeky"! Such a sweet mother and son.

[rebeccabrown]

His mother was surprisingly calm. This was a treat! Congrats to the pilot for pulling this off! 🎉

[self-preservationsociety]

You told your dear old Mum a pack of lies, the look on her face was priceless. Awesome surprise, well done pal . Bloody Mark late again !

[AVMamfortas]

Mum is pretty good at Navigation !! She can recocgnise towns, villages, roads and even specific hills from the air. Well done Mum.

[auracruz]

The mama's So beautiful Shocking Reaction, When she realizes that her son is a pilot. Priceless. ❤🤗😁🛩

[goodisnipr]

lol she pulls out the aviator glasses...
I was waiting for her to say she's taking over as PiC and surprising YOU saying she got her license too!

[Deeboy]

The look of joy on mums face was priceless proud mother there mate well done 👏

[yambo]

I love that he did this for his mother, hes a great son and shes obviously a great mom he loves very much, God bless them both.

[quecksilber]

"I'll never trust you again."
Whilst showing the most trust possible by literally putting her life in your hands. :)

[JacksDiving]

As soon as you said "He's not coming" I bellowed out a jolly laugh like Seth Rogan, the look on your mothers face is priceless.

[morphosis]

Beautiful moment. Well played Mark, well played indeed. Your mum must be super proud of you.

[justincase]

Lol, good for you! Seeing her ear-to-ear grin was all worth it!

[TENpilot]

The first time my mother came to fly with me was very special. I always felt very sorry that I couldn't share it with my father, but somehow, he guides me through the clouds.

[eddyg]

"You're a bit of a bugger!" Answer: " I am yes"....classic

[KimWentworth-ye]

That is a very nice bird. Good passenger.

[antoniog]

This was such a great prank! I love it! She took it better than I expected. I thought she would start to panic yell and scream!!, lol. Your mother is quite the trooper. 👍

[CharliesTA]

Love how mum has complete confidence in her sons surprise take off and flying!