Ultimate Yorkshire Tiger Moth Flights

Sherburn Airfield, Leeds

What's Included

  • Experience the thrill of open cockpit flying in a vintage de Havilland Tiger Moth
  • Full appraisal and walk round of the aircraft
  • Pre-flight briefing of the capabilities of the aircraft and the controls
  • Discuss with the pilot the sights you'd like to see and the route within in time available
  • Spectacular views of the Yorkshire countryside
  • Flight duration is for between 75 and 90 minutes 'chock to chock' depending on your chosen route
  • Opportunity to take control of the aircraft during your flight
  • The use of a leather flying jacket is included
  • Experiences are fully 1940 Battle of Britain themed with photo opportunities inside the Dispersal Hut
  • Each flight experiences includes a special 'Flight Pack' which will be presented to you on the day
  • There will be lots of opportunities for photographs in the Dispersal hut in 1940s gear and at the aircraft

Flight Pack Contents

  • Goggles
  • Sweetheart Brooch
  • Pilot's log book
  • Battle of Britain Book
  • Tiger Moth Manual
  • 'Notice to Airmen'

What Can I Expect

Chocks away for your Tiger Moth flight over Yorkshire! Experience the ultimate in vintage biplane flying as you soar over God’s Own Country on an extended 75 to 90-minute flight experience from Sherburn Aerodrome near Leeds.

The Tiger Moth is an iconic aeroplane. Simple, noisy and completely hands-on to fly, the de Havilland Tiger Moth has been loved by generations of pilots, ever since she became the RAF pilot trainer of choice in the 1930s.

And then there’s Yorkshire. It’s the perfect backdrop for your Moth fight out of Sherburn. The proximity to the Yorkshire Dales, Moors and historic estates provides striking visual landmarks as you fly on by on your extended tour.

What’s more, on these Ultimate Yorkshire flights, you will sit down with your pilot and plan your route. Head north and see Castle Howard and the likes of Fountains Abbey, or maybe go eastwards to fly over Pontefract’s fortress and historic RAF Rufforth and Church Fenton.

Taking the Moth on a southerly heading from Sherburn takes you by Wentworth Woodhouse, Nostell National Trust and the Pennine town of Holmfirth. Flying west, you could soon be in Bronte country over Haworth, before cruising towards Skipton, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

They say ‘To see Yorkshire from the air is to understand its history’ and we couldn’t agree more - especially when you’ll be seeing it from the open-cockpit of a wonderful vintage Tiger Moth…

G-ANON, built in 1940, is resplendent in her 1940s silver and yellow colours, reflecting her service as an RAF trainer aircraft. G-BAFG, built in 1942, proudly wears the distinctive red and silver colours, a nod to the famous de Havilland School of Flying.

Whichever Tiger Moth your flight will be in, the Yorkshire skies have never looked so good. Grab your Flight Pack (which is yours to keep!), get kitted up in a flying jacket and goggles and get ready to fly over the White Rose County!

When Is It Available

  • Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, April-September
  • Flights are generally available between 09:00 and dusk
  • Register your voucher after purchase to request dispatch of your joining instructions
  • Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
  • Participants should call on the morning of their flight to check weather conditions

Location

  • Sherburn Airfield, Leeds

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 13
  • Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Maximum weight 18 stone
  • You should be healthy and agile enough to climb into the cockpit 
  • Participant dimensions must allow unrestricted movement of the controls

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to come along and watch the action
  • Well behaved dogs on a lead are permitted on the airfield

Anything Else

  • The onsite cafe provides home-cooked food and is open all day
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