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Tiger Moth Flight in Kent

Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent
REF: ALTM15
Rated Based On 26 Reviews

  • Vintage biplane flying from Headcorn in Kent
  • Two Moths are on the roster here in Kent
  • One Moth is ex RAF built in 1934
  • Second Moth is a rare 1959 Australian built version
 


What's Included

• A flight in a 1930's Tiger Moth with a fully trained pilot
• A pre-flight briefing and introduction to the aircraft
• Chance to take the controls and fly the aircraft
• Amazing Views across Kent


Flight durations:
• 15 Minutes - Overfly Leeds Castle
• 30 Minutes - Overfly Tenterden Steam Railway
• 45 Minutes - Overfly Capel Le Ferne Memorial
• 60 Minutes - Overfly White Cliffs of Dover
* Subject to weather conditions and air traffic

What Can I Expect

Recreate a bit of aviation history with these Tiger Moth flights over Kent! Soar over the South East in this classic biplane for a wonderfully vintage aerial adventure in the skies above the Garden of England - it really is like stepping back in aviation time.

Flight durations in the Tiger Moths from Headcorn vary, with 15, 20, 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons in these wonderful war birds. And of course, no matter how long you're up there for, all offer spectacular views of the beautiful Kent countryside, where many a wartime flying ace would have trained in Moths too.

You'll get a short pre-flight briefing, where you'll find out the technical details of how to fly one of these incredible aircraft, before it's out onto the apron to catch your first up-close glimpse of the vintage Moth you are about to take off in from Headcorn.

You could be flying in G-ANMO or G-PWBE Tiger Moths, as both are on the roster here at Headcorn. G-ANMO is the old girl of the fleet, having been built for the RAF in 1934, flying under serial number K4259 until she was demobbed in 1953. After a sojourn to France for a while, she came back to the UK in 1970. After a full restoration in 1987 she has been flying ever since, resplendent in her post-war RAF trainer colour scheme.

Still vintage but a veritable youngster compared to K4259, the very loveable Tiger Moth G-PWBE was built in 1959 and is one of the rare examples that were built post-World War Two by Lawrence Engineering Services in Australia, so you could say this young old bird has travelled far in its lifetime! The astute amongst you will notice that this Moth has been slightly modified with a tail wheel and brakes, so she is not limited to grass runways.

Both planes are dual control (their background is flight training after all), so with you sitting up front right behind the propellor, your instructor in the seat behind will be taking the lead for take-off and landing, but there's the opportunity for you to pilot the biplane for a short period of time if you're feeling confident.

Alternatively, you can simply sit back and enjoy the uninterrupted views of the Kentish landscape unfolding beneath you from as you stare out form that open Tiger Moth cockpit. If your flight path takes you south of Headcorn, you might very well spot landmarks such as Sissinghurst Castle and the Tenterden railway line as you fly.

Our training packages and Tiger Moth flights in Kent are the perfect gift for classic aircraft fans, history buffs and anyone with an interest in good, old-fashioned flying.

Availability

• Flights are available on selected regular weekdays and weekends throughout the year
• The ideal time for open cockpit flying is March - October, flights are usually limited outside this period

Location

• Headcorn Aerodrome , Kent

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 16
  • Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Maximum weight 17 stone (108kg)
  • Warm clothing should be worn due to open cockpit of the aircraft
  • All participants must be able to walk 50 meters unaided and be able to safely board and egress the aircraft themselves
  • All participants must declare themselves medically fit to fly with the consent form
  • You should consult your GP if you have any concerns about flying in an open cockpit aircraft

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to come along and watch the take off and landing
• The airfield has excellent viewing areas and a cafe

Anything Else

• Quoted flight durations include taxi time
• The specific tigermoth aircraft used for flights may vary, please check when booking if you have a preference

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 26

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 26 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
TONI LESTER
4 Months ago
It was amazing. So windy but brilliant.
Rating: 5 stars
Tony
4 Months ago
What a fantastic experience from a well oiled operation!
Rating: 5 stars
Paul S Brunton
4 Months ago
My 70th birthday gift was a fabulous Tiger Moth flight, and it was absolutely brilliant and I would...
Rating: 5 stars
Bryan Fisher
6 Months ago
We were made most welcome upon arrival and everything to happen was explained in advance. Once aboa...
Rating: 5 stars
Ian Bailey
Excellent experience pilot was a star put a nervous man at ease, and gave a running commentary on t...
Rating: 5 stars
Paul Cackett
Fantastic experience. Staff and crew were first class, very professional and just couldn't do enoug...
Rating: 5 stars
John (Poppa J)
For me, to take a flight in a Tiger Moth was an experience of a lifetime. I can say that it is one ...
Rating: 5 stars
Michael thomas
Excellent experience. Staff were fantastic and my father in law had the best experience. Thank you ...
Rating: 5 stars
Juliet
A wonderful birthday gift! Gavin, the pilot, puts any nerves at ease, the staff were really friendl...
Rating: 5 stars
Liz

Fantastic experience for my husband, he loved every minute of his flight

Rating: 5 stars
Mike Hammond
A great experience. Friendly and knowledgable ground staff and a happy pilot who made me feel at ea...
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Chopping
Loved every minute! The staff were fantastic and so friendly made it such a wonderful experience. T...
Rating: 5 stars
Ian Allen
Friendly staff and a brilliant flight. A grin on my face from ear to ear. Would definitely do it ag...
Rating: 5 stars
Rachael Tate
I LOVED this experience. The drizzle couldn't dampen my exhilaration - it's one more thrill ticked...
Rating: 5 stars
John Clarke
My flight was everything and more than I could have hoped for. The whole team made my wife and I ve...
Rating: 5 stars
Ian mann
An excellent day, All staff were very professional and friendly and helpful to get a 70 year old in...
Rating: 5 stars
Roger Hebb
Staff great, plane unbelievable, pilots instructions prefect,flight incredible. All together a marv...
Rating: 5 stars
Michael
Really excellent experience. Ground staff and pilot were very professional. Looping the loop and ha...
Rating: 5 stars
Graeme Archer
An excellent experience from start to finish. The pilot was very friendly and professional. The fli...
Rating: 5 stars
mrs
the club were really friendly, the plane was amazing, the instruction brilliant! thouroughly recomm...
Rating: 5 stars
Dawn
My son enjoyed his experience in the Tiger Moth plane. They had to change the venue of the flight. ...
Rating: 5 stars
Brian Poulson
WHAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. To be allowed to handle the controls of such a wonderful Iconic machin...
Rating: 5 stars
Peter Zieminski
Fantastic experience - Sheer Biggles!
Rating: 5 stars
asdasa
Great
Rating: 5 stars
G Sargent
It was an excellent experience something I've wanted to do for ages,the staff an pilot were very he...
Rating: 5 stars
Tony Normoyle
Excellant Flight really enjoyed it, pilot was very informative, and the aerobatics were great. The...