Biplane Flights

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Take a trip back in time and enjoy flying a biplane such as a Tiger Moth, a true icon of the aviation world, at your choice of location throughout the UK. We also offer gift vouchers for flights in vintage aeroplanes other than the Tiger Moth - such as Chipmunks, Havards and sightseeing flights in DeHavilland Doves. Full range of flying experiences here.

Your flight experience in a vintage bi-plane begins with a welcome and safety briefing from your pilot. You will then be helped up into the cockpit and strapped into the snug interior of the biplane.Then comes the almost theatrical performance of "swinging the prop" - all necessary to get these marvellous vintage aircraft started and ready for take off! "Switches off, petrol on, throttle closed, suck in", followed by "contact", then with an almighty heave on the prop the engine will burst into life. 

Even taxiing in biplanes such as the Tiger Moth is an art form, as the pilot weaves to and fro craning their neck to see where you are going. It's hard to explain the exhilaration of take-off in a vintage aircraft  like this, as it shudders and purrs, eager to get airborne. The windscreen does a very good job of keeping the breeze to a minimum and once up and away you will quickly get used to the Tiger Moth's engine noise, which fades to a loud but comfortable rumble.

Your pilot will demonstrate a few gentle turns before letting you take control of the vintage aircraft for yourself. Taking the flight controls, you'll soon discover only the lightest touch is needed to keep the wings straight and level, or maintain height through a turn.

Any signs of enthusiasm for your vintage aircraft fight will be met with the offer to demonstrate more exciting manoeuvres, even a loop, if the aircraft is cleared for aerobatics. 

Experience Summary: The biplanes used for these flights vary, with Tiger Moths, Stearman and Stampes being used. Please see the table below for more details. The flight times quoted are 'chock to chock', so run from taxiing out to when you stop after landing. All flights will include a pre flight briefing in addition to your chosen flight time of 20, 30 or 40 minutes.  

Availability: The Kent and Gloucestershire venues offer flights in vintage biplanes all year round (according to weather conditions). All other venues operate between April and September. The West Sussex venue only offers 30 or 40 minute flights.

Requirements: There is a minimum height limit of 4'6" and a maximum of 6'4" for all flights in vintage aircraft. Maximum weight limits range from 16 to 18 stone, please see locations below for venue specific weight limits. Prolonged periods of inactivity, air pressure changes, G pressure changes, turbulence, noise and light levels experienced during flights in open cockpit vintage aircraft may affect certain medical conditions. Any passenger with any doubts about their health when flying should seek medical advice. You are advised to wear warm comfortable clothing.

Spectators and Facilities: Friends and family are welcome to come and watch, time can usually be made to pose for photographs. Facilities vary from site to site.  The venue in Cambridge is based at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford Airfield and entry to the museum is included, with a reduced entry rate is available for accompanying friends and family.

Note: All Tiger Moth and other vintage aircraft flight are operated by aeroclubs fully compliant with Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations.

Venues


LOCATION AIRCRAFT TYPE Weight Restrictions 20 mins 30 mins 40 mins
Kent, near Ashford Tiger Moth 16 stone      
Cambs, Duxford, Cambs Tiger Moth 16 stone      
Norfolk, near Attleborough Stearman 18 stone      
Gloucester, near Cheltenham    Stampe 17 stone      
West Sussex, near Brighton Stampe 15 stone    
Notts, near Nottingham Tiger Moth 16 stone      
Yorks, near Sheffield Tiger Moth 18 stone      
Northants, near Northampton Tiger Moth 18 stone      
Surrey, near Redhill Tiger Moth 16 stone      
Lancs, near Manchester Tiger Moth 18 stone      




 

Experience Voucher Options

20 minute Biplane flight - Nationwide Price: £139.00

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30 minute Biplane flight - Nationwide Price: £195.00

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40 minute Biplane flight - Nationwide Price: £265.00

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