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Wing Walking Experience - Sywell Aerodrome

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Have you ever dreamed of wing walking on a vintage Boeing Stearman biplane? Now’s your chance to tick off this thrilling bucket list experience at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire. Feel the adrenaline rush as you zoom across the countryside at breathtaking speeds and low altitudes! Your adventure begins with a comprehensive training session, covering all the safety essentials, how to secure yourself atop the wing, and ways to communicate with the pilot during the flight. Once ready, you’ll take off from the historic Sywell Aerodrome, a location rich in aviation history dating back to the 1920s and 1930s. As you ascend, your first views will include the picturesque aerodrome itself before soaring over the scenic countryside. This experience is perfect for thrill seekers and aviation enthusiasts alike. Not only will you enjoy the unique thrill of flying atop a Boeing Stearman, but you’ll also immerse yourself in the legacy of a venue pivotal to the birth of civil aviation. Spaces are limited and sell out quickly—secure your spot today for this one of a kind adventure!

  • Wingwalks at Sywell Aerodrome
  • On the wing of a Boeing Stearman
  • At Art Deco Sywell Aerodrome
  • Proper bucket list stuff!

  • Enjoy the experience of wing walking
  • Full safety briefing on all aspects of your wing walking experience
  • Meet your display pilot for a briefing on your flight routine and hand signals to the pilot during flight
  • Demonstration of how to climb up and down from the wing and operation of the harness system
  • Take to the skies on the wing of a Boeing Stearman biplane, hitting speeds of up to 120mph
  • Experience an exciting series of zoom climbs, dives and fly pasts in front of your family and friends
  • Flights last approximately 8-10 minutes
  • Please allow around three hours on the airfield for this experience
  • All equipment including goggles, ear plugs and flying suits are provide
  • Personalised certificate as a memento of your day
  • Complimentary premium gift packaging from Into The Blue

  • Maximum weight is 85kg (187.4 lbs) with clothes and shoes on
  • Participants will be weighed on the day. If over the weight limit you will forfeit your experience
  • Minimum age 18 (no maximum age)
  • Maximum waist measurement (including layers of clothing and a jacket 40 inches/102 cms)
  • Maximum height 6ft 2ins (188 cms)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Height: 188.00 cm

Maximum Weight: 85.00 kg

Limited specific 2025 dates are available at this location

2025 Dates

  • 4th & 5th July
  • 22nd & 23rd August

  • This experience is approved by the CAA and you are permitted to raise money or be sponsored whilst Wing Walking at this location
  • 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.

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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