40 Minute Harvard Flying Experience - Salisbury
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Get yourself strapped into a seat with history in this Vintage Flying Experience in a Harvard T6 Warbird. The history buffs of you will be familiar with this mighty plane that mostly graced the skies of the United States during World War 2, as it was used to train pilots before they entered the conflict. But its use doesn't end there, as Britain even used these Harvard's in North Africa as combat planes. Now, you can explore them from Compton Abbas Airfield in Dorset. Once all set up and the safety briefing has been covered, you'll get to decide with your instructor on your flight path before taking a seat in this historic aircraft. From there, you'll be soaring up to 800ft above sea level and be treated to incredible views out over the Dorset coastline. Whilst soaking up the sights and listening to the hum of the unmissable Whitney Wasp engine you'll be well on your way through the skies and the instructor will offer you the chance to have a go with the controls yourself. Although this is primarily a flight experience for you to be a passenger, most pilots will be more than happy to teach you a thing or two about how to fly this Warbird. Aviation history lovers won't want to miss out on this unique experience, so get yourself booked in today!
- Chocks away for a flight in a Texan/Harvard
- Fly out of Compton Abbas Airfield
- Possibility to do aerobatic manoeuvres
- Location: Compton Abbas Airfield, Salisbury, Dorset
- 40 Minute Experience
- A trial lesson in the North American T6 Harvard Warbird
- 40 Minute Flying Experience
- Detailed pre-flight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures
- Plan the route with your experienced pilot
- The opportunity to take the controls between take-off and landing
- Experience a range of aerobatic manoeuvres (if requested) overhead the aerodrome
- Flight times are 'chock to chock' with approximately 5 minutes taxiing and engine checks before getting airborne
- Signed flight certificate of your ‘T6 Harvard'
Information
- All under 18's must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
- Participants must be able to walk 50 meters unaided and safely egress the aircraft themselves
- You must declare yourself medically fit to fly and complete a consent form
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch but will only be able to view the take off and landing
- Optional extras including in-flight videos are available to purchase when booking your date
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Height: 198.12 cm
Maximum Weight: 108.00 kg
- Available from March to October on selected weekdays and weekends
- Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions
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