Fly like a Fighter Pilot (Weekday Experience)
About the experience
An incredible flying lesson where you’ll learn actual amazing techniques used by fighter pilots! Learn manoeuvres like the derry turn, aileron loop, Cuban 8, stall turn, and barrel roll from a genuine ex-military instructor and fly a T67 Firefly - the classic training plane used to train air force pilots since the 60’s. You’ll recall every classic war movie you’ve seen as you experience the exhilarating feeling of flying like a fighter pilot for yourself. On arrival you’ll be provided with a military flying suit, before a full safety briefing from your instructor, a former military trainer. You’ll then take to the cockpit and take off, mastering turning, ascents and descents. The instructor will demonstrate a range of exciting acrobatic manoeuvres, before handing the controls back to you so you can see what you’re made of! Your instructor will finally guide you to fly the plane back to base, and you’ll finish with a debrief and receive a certificate to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
What's included?
- A fighter pilot-style flying lesson for one in a Yellow T67 Firefly
- A commemorative certificate
What do I need to know?
- All our vouchers are fully flexible and can be redeemed against our huge range of experiences
- Suitable for ages 12 and over
- The upper weight limit is 108 kg (17 stone)
- Minimum height 152 cm (5ft)
- Maximum height 196 cm (6ft 5")
- Please note: this experience is available on weekdays only
- You will be required to complete a medical declaration before flying
- Participants over the age of 61 must produce a doctor's note confirming suitability to fly
- Flying is subject to suitable conditions. Please call the weather line on the day of your experience
- All dates are subject to availability
- It is essential to wear light flat shoes with a good grip - most trainers are ideal
- This experience lasts approximately 2 - 3 hours: flying time = around 35 minutes, briefing time = around 30 minutes
- The operators are fully insured for both pubic liability and personal risks