Get ready to fly with a fighter pilot! You'll team up with an ex-military fighter pilot to take an ex-military trainer aircraft for a ride at Goodwood Aerodrome. This adventure allows you to fly as mildly or wildly as you prefer. During this experience, you'll learn the tricks and manoeuvres to fly like a skilled fighter pilot. With the nimble T67 Firefly aircraft, you'll quickly master classic aerobatic moves within minutes of takeoff. The experience begins with practising basic manoeuvres such as turning, climbing, and descending. Once you've mastered these, you'll move on to the aerobatic section of the fighter pilot syllabus. At the controls, you'll execute stylish rolls, loops, and turns, just like those seen at airshows. In the Firefly aircraft, you'll be seated up front alongside your experienced fighter pilot instructor, fully immersed in the flying experience. You'll even get to try the fighter pilot's favourite manoeuvres, such as the Stall Turn, also known as the Hammerhead Turn, and the Derry role, where you'll need to master left and right rolls. This exhilarating experience will test your skills and push you to pull some serious g-forces during the flight.
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Overview
- Train like a fighter pilot on thrilling flights
- Learn basic controls and aerobatic moves in the air
- Take the controls yourself for loops and turns
- The ride can be as mild or as wild as you like
- Fly With A Fighter Pilot - Saturdays
What's Included
- Ground briefing is approximately 20 minutes and includes all safety procedures
- Safety briefing: 4 people can attend the same group briefing; there are up to 3 aircraft available
- You will be kitted out in a high-quality military flying suit
- Take-off and get to know the aeroplane; introduction to the effects of controls - turning, climbing and descending
- Flights are approximately 35 minutes long (chock to chock)
- Demonstration of beginner and intermediate manoeuvres by your instructor pilot
- The opportunity to take the controls and try a selection of manoeuvres such as: loop, aileron roll, stall turn, barrel roll, Cuban 8, slow roll, derry turn etc
- Total duration on site is between 2-3 hours
- Debrief of your flight experience, including the amount of Gs pulled
- This flight experience can be as mild or as wild as you choose
- Flight certificate signed by your pilot
- The opportunity to purchase a 360-degree video of your flight experience
Suitable For
- Minimum age 12
- Maximum weight is 17 stone, maximum height is 6'5"
- You will be required to complete a medical self-certification form before flying
- Light flat shoes with a good grip are recommended - trainers are ideal
- You will be kitted out with military flying suits - please wear comfortable casual clothes to go underneath
Availability
- Flights take place on Saturdays throughout the year
- Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location:
- Goodwood Aerodrome near Chichester
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 12 years
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Anything Else
- Participants are welcome to bring up to two guests into the crew room who may attend the pre-flight briefing (subject to space)
- There is a lovely café on site which serves excellent food and is dog-friendly
- There is plenty of outside space for friends and family to come and watch you take off and land
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
