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Wing Walking Shaftesbury

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If you're based in Dorset and fancy taking to the skies like you never have before, this Wing Walking Experience should tick all the boxes! Your venue for this totally insane flying experience, that sees you strapped to the top wing of a vintage Boeing Stearman biplane, will be Henstridge Airfield, a general aviation airfield with World War II origins, based near the quiet, sleepy village of Templecombe on the border between Dorset and Somerset, and just under 25 minutes drive from the hillside set town of Shaftesbury, the site of the famous Gold Hill used in the Hovis TV adverts in the 1970s. Wing walking from here, however, promises vertiginous climbs of a very different variety! And it's certainly one for the daredevils out there, as you're hit with the full force of the elements on the top wing, with wind speeds of up to 120 mph, all whilst diving at angles of up to 35 degrees when on flypasts. Best of all, you'll be able to bring up to 50 family and friends to spectate and cheer you on. Now's your time to conquer wing walking in Dorset!

  • Go wing walking near Shaftesbury in Dorset
  • Fly strapped to the top wing of a biplane
  • Take off from lovely Henstridge Airfield
  • Invite up to 50 people to cheer and spectate

  • Enjoy the experience of wing walking
  • Full pre-flight briefing and training with detailed instructions on use of the rig and belts, breathing techniques and hand signals
  • Stand on the wing of an authentic Boeing Stearman Biplane as a highly qualified pilot completes a variety of flypasts and manoeuvres
  • Receive a personalised Wing Walk Experience certificate
  • Allow spending up to two hours on site, the flight itself will last 10 minutes
  • Invite up to 50 friends or family to watch your wing walk experience

Video Recording

  • A recording of your flight is available for an additional charge on the day (currently £40)
  • Two high resolution cameras fitted to the aircraft create an amazing two picture split screen video including pilot commentary
  • Receive your recording on a branded USB memory stick with lanyard to take away after the flight as a memento of your experience

Please note that it is a condition of CAA approval that you must be fully aware that Wing Walking carries a higher risk than a normal commercial flight (e.g. when you fly on holiday). The operator of these experiences will brief you clearly on the risks that have been identified and how they have been mitigated to make the experiences as safe as possible. You will receive an in depth briefing on the day of your flight and have the opportunity to ask any questions before signing a disclaimer, confirmation of briefing and risk acceptance.

  • Please be aware that wing walking carries a higher risk than a 'normal' airline flight and these risks will be clearly explained to you on the day
  • Wing Walkers must be between 18 and 80 years old
  • Maximum weight is 85kg (187.4 lbs) Participants will be weighed on the day. If over the weight limit you will forfeit your experience
  • You need to be able to climb up to the top wing of the aircraft (around 10 feet)
  • You cannot take part if you have or are suffering from Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, blackouts, fainting or giddiness, disease of the brain or nervous system, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, recurrent weakness or dislocation of any limb, diabetes, mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction although if managed by diet or medication you may be able to participate and should contact your GP/Consultant
  • If you have any pre existing medical conditions which you feel may prevent you from taking part you should consult your doctor
  • You cannot fly if you a pregnant
  • All wing walkers will be required to sign a disclaimer prior to taking part
  • You will be securely attached to the aircraft at all times using a purpose built CAA approved harness and rig
  • You should wear a couple of layers of close fitting comfortable clothing and flat soled lace up footwear
  • Earplugs and goggles are provided
  • Jewellery will need to be removed for the display
  • Pets are not allowed on the airfield
  • You cannot consume alcohol or drugs before a flight, tests my be applied if you are suspected of breaking these rules

  • You can invite up to 50 guests to watch
  • Great opportunities for photographs and video recordings to be taken
  • The airfield has a Club house with an outside spectator area providing
  • Car parking, toilets and catering facilities are located on site

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age: 80 years

  • Selected dates between April and October
  • Displays can be scheduled to take place between 10am and 4pm
  • Numbers for each date are limited and operate on a first come first serve basis
  • All flights are weather dependent, if your display is cancelled due to poor weather an alternative date will be arranged

2024 Dates:

  • 31st May - 2nd June
  • 26th July - 28th July

  • This experience is approved by the CAA and you are permitted to raise money or be sponsored whilst Wing Walking at this location
  • Team Wing Walk Events provide 5 individual flights - why not challenge your friends to a Wing Walking Challenge
  • Groups of 10+ can also be accommodated and include a free lunch - please visit our Corporate and Group Bookings page for details

Our ethos is that your 'experience' should begin from the moment you first browse the site and we can deliver this because of:
  • - once you buy a voucher you are not then left to book the experience yourself. We handle your booking from A-Z, not only providing online dates but also dealing with the supplier to secure your date. Even after you have had your experience, we will ask you for a review of the event to ensure everything went ok.
  • - Our core staff have been working in the industry since 2004 and have all the experience necessary to deliver the experience that is perfect for you.
  • - Each venue and provider has been vetted by us and reviewed by our customers meaning we can give you honest, unbiased advice about what you are ordering.
  • - We have 3 lines of communication; phone, chat and email and our customer service centre is open 6 days a week. The average answer time for our call centre to answer is 20 seconds and we have a vast help section where you should be able to find any answer online.
  • - Once you have chosen a date, we will help to ensure that you get the confirmation in time for your event and if need be we will liaise with the supplier on your behalf if there is a problem.
  • - After each event we invite our customers to review the venue and the provider. This valuable feedback is then used to improve our service and also made public to other customers considering the same event. As a returning customer you will be eligible for a trackdays.co.uk discount code to use on your next purchase.

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