Activity
Details
This is your opportunity to fly an ex military training aeroplane used by ten Air Forces around the world.
Bulldog - you sit side by side with your instructor. Your activity starts with tea and coffee and then you are kitted out into flying suits with name badges, military bone-domes and gloves. Next it's time to get to know your aircraft with a safety brief at the aircraft in which you will be told about the cockpit controls. During your pre-flight briefing, lasting approximately an hour, you will cover a safety/parachute brief, how to fly the aircraft, aerobatics and an introduction to air combat manoeuvres. You will also be shown a short video. Moving onto your personal sortie pre-brief with instructor pilot, you will discuss your flight preferences. Out of the brief and into your parachute! After your out brief you are finally ready to take to the sky, indulging in 40 minutes (30 minutes airborne) in the aircraft. You sit next to your instructor in the cockpit. Your time in the aircraft will include: - Formation take-off (two aircraft) - Formation close manoeuvring in the climb - Demonstration of effects of controls and aerobatics manoeuvres - Student `hands on stick“ time chance fly do basic aerobatics - Student tail chase with other aeroplane - Formation Loop (as desired by student) - Student flies return to base break to land (if conditions allow) After exiting the aircraft and your personal debrief with the instructor pilot, your experience will come to an end with your flight certificate being signed. Only now can you catch your breath.
Group Size: You will receive one-on-one tuition. You will have approximately 3 to 4 hours at the venue with approximately 45 minutes in aircraft.
Locations
Kemble (Gloucestershire)
Important
Information and Restrictions
Selected weekdays and weekends but dates vary, normally 12 days per month, April to October.
The maximum weight is 127kg (20 stone). There is no height restriction. You will be asked to sign an indemnity and acceptance of conditions which includes a medical self-certification. To participate in this activity you need to be at least 14 years old. You will be asked to sign an indemnity and acceptance of conditions which includes a medical self-certification. If you are over 55, as a formality, you will require a letter from your doctor confirming your suitability to fly.
Voucher and Delivery Details
You will receive a voucher pack containing a voucher (valid
for
9
months from date of purchase), information about the experience
and details of how to book your activity.
Public Liability insurance for £10m is included,
along with Personal Accident Insurance for up to £50,000.
Details are enclosed within the voucher pack.
Your voucher pack will be sent via 1st class post,
or you can request special delivery for an additional
fee. Click on the Buy Now button to be directed to the
supplier's website for more information and to purchase
this experience.