Tiger Moth Biplane Flights Devon

What Can I Expect

Biplane flights in Devon with a difference! These 40-minute flights in a Tiger Moth from Eaglescott Airfield are available anytime, but the best flight time to book is the superb Sunset Patrol take off in the late afternoon / early evening. You'll be in for stunning views from the vintage biplane, as the sun goes down over the sea and sand.

These beautiful aircraft were first produced in the 1930s. This particular Moth, G-AHUF, was built in 1943 by Morris Motors at Cowley. Having since been lovingly restored and renovated, she now flies in the bright yellow RAF trainer yellow livery.

Your flight from this Devon airfield starts with a safety talk, where your instructor will explain the basics of flying a traditional tail-wheel plane. Because the Tiger Moth has an open tandem cockpit, you'll have an intercom and headset, so you can talk to the pilot sitting behind you and to be able to listen in to what's going on.

Once you're all suitably kitted out, you'll head onto the apron where this flight experience truly begins. Chock to chock, you get a 40-minute flight in this magnificent biplane. You'll take in the North Devon beaches, looking down on those rocky cliffs and sandy beaches below.

Your instructor will be at the controls for take-off and landing. But if you'd like to make this adventure as realistic as possible, then you can take over the controls for a short period of time - just like hundreds of trainee Air Force pilots before you.

We think these biplane flights in Devon are the perfect way to experience the iconic Tiger Moth at its aeronautical best, especially if you book in for the prime departure slot just before sunset. This is when the thermals have dropped, there's often a lovely gentle on-shore sea breeze and it's just the most glorious time of day to head up in the Devonshire skies!

Availability

• Available on selected weekdays and weekends from April to September
• All flights are weather permitting

Please note: Flights will commence from mid-May due to weather conditions. 

Suitable For

• Minimum age nine with no upper limit
• There are no specific height and weight restrictions for this experience
• Participants must be healthy and agile enough to climb into the aircraft - if you have any concerns over your suitability you should consult your GP
• Passengers dimensions must allow unrestricted movement of the controls
• All under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
• All participants under 18 must be able to see out of the cockpit, reach the controls and understand simple instructions given by the pilot/instructor

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to view take off and landing from a designated area

Anything Else

• For comfort all participants are advised to take gloves
• Warm comfortable clothing should be worn along with soft soled shoes, trainers or walking boots