"Flying Start" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music). It is from the September 1987 album Islands.

"Flying Start" features Kevin Ayers on vocals. The song was also released on Kevin Ayers' album Falling Up in February 1988.

Track listing

1. "Flying Start" (Extended version) - (4:50)
2. "The Wind Chimes" (Excerpt from part 2) - (3:58)