Prices:
| Bulldog: |
£235 |
| Extra 300: |
£339 |
- Flights are offered in the Extra300 ('Extreme Aerobatics') or Bulldog aircraft ('Fly with a Fighter Pilot'), and are 35 minutes long.
- Ground Briefing is approx 30 minutes, includes all safety/parachute procedures, and how to fly aerobatics (yourself!).
- Flights are tailored to you; the trip is as wild (or mild) as you choose! If there are any particular manoeuvres you would like to try, please let us know!
- You should expect to be with us for 2-3 hours.
- Flights are available all year round, weather permitting.
- Price differentials purely reflect the different operating costs (and excitement levels!) of the aircraft.
Profile of your Day
- Welcome refreshments. Kit out into flying suits and military bone domes.
- Pre-flight briefing - including safety/parachute brief, how to fly the aircraft, aerobatics manoeuvres. Short Video.
- Personal pre-brief with your former military instructor, to ensure that the sortie is tailored to you.
- Strap on parachute. Cockpit Controls and Safety Brief at aircraft.
- Flight Profile (see below) - includes instructor demonstration and student practice for each manoeuvre.
- Personal debrief with instructor pilot, including no. g pulled, signed flight certificate and CD Rom.
Flight Profile - Extreme Aerobatic Flight (Extra300 aircraft)
- You sit in the front of the aircraft, and your instructor sits in the back.
- Take-off and 'get to know' the aeroplane - introduction to effects of controls - turning, climbing, descending
- Aerobatics - loop, aileron roll, stall turn, barrel roll, Cuban 8, slow roll, vertical roll, derry turn etc et.
- Instructor talks through Return to Base
Flight Profile - Fly with a Fighter Pilot (Bulldog aircraft)
- You sit side by side with your instructor.
- Take-off and 'get to know' the aeroplane - introduction to effects of controls - turning, climbing, descending
- Aerobatics and air combat manoeuvres - loop, aileron roll, stall turn, barrel roll, Cuban 8, slow roll, split 'S' etc.
- Instructor talks through Return to Base
How long will this activity last:
- This adrenalin rush will last 2-3 hours
When can you go:
- Flights take place most Fridays and Saturdays, March-November inclusive. Additional days are available if you book as a pair.
Restrictions:
Extra 300: Minimum age 12. Weight limit is 16 stone. Minimum height 5ft Maximum Height 6ft 5" No experience necessary. You will be required to complete a Medical Self-Certification Form (available on request) before flying with us - if you have any doubts you should contact your GP. If you are over 55, as a formality, we will require a letter from your doctor confirming your suitability to fly with us
Bulldog: Weight limit is 20 stone. Maximum Height 6ft 5"
Dress:
It is essential that you wear light flat shoes with good grips – trainers are ideal. We shall kit you out in genuine military flying suits - please wear comfortable casual clothes to go underneath - ie trousers/ shorts, T shirt, and sweater. Ladies should not wear skirts/ dresses. It is a good idea to bring a light jacket as it can be exposed on the airfield. Please note that changing facilities are limited. Loose objects (including cameras) are not allowed in the aircraft cockpit. Before entering the aircraft, you will be asked to empty your pockets of keys, change etc, and remove any jewellery (other than watches and stud earrings). Valuables can either be safekept in our crew room or left in your car.
Weather:
The activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions
Spectators:
You are welcome to bring 2 members of family or friends.