Take that someone special for a delightful flight over the Stratford upon Avon countryside
Take to the air in a Cessna 172 for an inspiring flight over the famous sights of Stratford Upon Avon with a CAA qualified commercial pilot in control. Your flight follows the River Avon, giving you spectacular views of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church. Flying west, you will get an impressive view of Ragley Hall, a magnificent Warwickshire stately home. After circling to ensure you get a great view, you’ll return to the airfield via the beautiful surrounding countryside. Location: Warwickshire (Midlands)
£ 210.00
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Your aerial tour starts at Alcester, with a stunning aerial view of Ragley Hall. Then you head towards Broadway, circling over Broadway Tower, before continuing your flight towards Winchcombe, where we come to the most impressive sight of all on our flight - Sudeley Castle. You will circle to allow everyone a great view of this beautiful Cotswold castle, before setting course over the nearby Cotswold hills, to Stow-on the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh, flying high over the Cotswold scenery and the villages below. Location: Warwickshire (Midlands)
Relish the thrill of flying in a North American T-6 Texan, the World War II vintage fighter-trainer aircraft. This two-place, dual controlled, single engine ex-military trainer is steeped in history. During the course of the flight you will be offered the chance to take control of the aeroplane and experience for yourself the challenges faced by so many young cadets. Enjoy a memorable experience at the controls of an aircraft type that helped train over 10,000 British pilots. Location: Kent (South East) or Northamptonshire (Midlands)
Hot air ballooning is unlike other forms of flying; your visibility is through 360 degrees and your flight will feel uninhibited as you silently glide over the countryside. A model world appears below, familiar landmarks take on new perspectives, whether you are close to the ground viewing wildlife, or up amongst the clouds marvelling at their powdery puffs you will be intrigued by this aerial mystery tour. Location: Essex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire (South East) Bath, Bristol, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall (South West) Cheshire,Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Shropshire, Derbyshire (Midlands) Norfolk, Suffolk (East) Tintern, Usk Valley & Wye Valley (Wales) Lothians, Perthsire(Scotland)
In planes that, until recently were used by the Swedish Airforce, take to the skies over England with a fully qualified instructor to put the quick and manoeuvrable Bulldog through its paces. Following a detailed safety and technical briefing, a formation take off, aerobatic flying and a formation loop are just some of the possibilities during your 30 minute flight. The real highlight is the opportunity to tail chase one of the other planes, just like you have seen it done in the films! Location: Gloucestershire (Midlands)Your experience will include the following: Refreshments and kit out in authentic flying suit, helmet and gloves. Safety brief at the aircraft. Pre flight briefing including parachute drill, air combat manoeuvres and video. Out brief, reminder of safety and controls, strap on parachute and take to the air!On purchasing this experience you will receive a gift voucher with 10 months' validity for TWO people. Minimum age for this experience is 12, max weight 17 stone, height 5'-6'5”.This experience is extremely safe and all instructors are either current or former RAF pilots but you must listen to their instructions at all times and complete a medical declaration before flying. The operators are fully insured for both pubic liability and personal risks. You will be able to fly the aircraft at all times other than the take off and landing stages. Flying is subject to weather conditions and you must call the weather line before departing for your experience. The instructors are experts, if you would rather have a less extreme/aerobatic flight, simply ask. Please note Actual flying time is approx 30mins. Timings are indicative. The experience is available on Saturdays year round.
