Get ready to see the world from a different angle. Experience the thrills of aerobatic manoeuvres such as loops (the world becomes all green, then blue and then all green again), rolls, stall turns, chandelles and steep turns. The planes used for this exhilarating flight include Chipmunk, Pitts Special, Cap 10, Cessna Aerobat, Slingsby Firefly or Stampe Biplane. Depending on location, you can take the controls in a trial lesson under the guidance of an expert instructor, or you can take a pleasure flight as your pilot puts the plane through its paces.

What's included

• Safety briefing and outline of your flight
• The length of flight, type of aircraft and type of flight depend on location. Full details sent with each voucher
• Allow 1-1 ½ hour for your visit which will include approx 20-25 mins flying time
• Experience gift pack including smart wallet, personalised voucher and message card
• PA cover to a value of £50,000 plus cancellation indemnity

What happens on the day

When you arrive, you will normally be asked to sign an indemnity form which will also require parental/guardian signature for under 18's.

Following pre-flight briefing, you will board the plane and take off for your aerobatic session. A few miles from base, the pilot will perform several manoeuvres suitable to the aeroplane and weather at the time.

Need to know

• Minimum age 12 (Under 18’s need parental/guardian consent)
• Minimum height 4’10” (147cms)
• Maximum height 6’4” (193ms)
• Maximum weight 18 stone (114kgs)
• You should be in reasonable health, able to withstand extra ‘G’ forces and agile enough to climb into the aircraft.
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to venue.

Locations

• Gloucestershire - Cheltenham
• Humberside - Stamford Bridge
• Norfolk - Norwich
• Staffordshire - Needwood
• Tyne & Wear - Newcastle
• Wales - Powys

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