Fly with a Fighter Pilot - Saturday Availability
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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.
- 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
- Fly with a Fighter Pilot
- Ground briefing is approximately 40 minutes and includes all safety/parachute procedures
- 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
- A 35 minute flight (chock to chock)
- Demonstration of beginner and intermediate manoeuvres by your instructor
- 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 for experiences is between 2-3 hours
- Debrief including the results of the amount of g pulled results
- Signed flight certificate
- Opportunity to purchase a USB recording of your flight (around £49)
Information
- Minimum age 12, over 71's will need a doctors confirmation that you are fit to fly, and take part in this experience
- 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 good grip must be worn - trainers are ideal
- You will be kitted out with military flying suits - please wear comfortable casual clothes to go underneath
- Changing facilities are limited
- Cameras are not allowed on board the aircraft
- Saturdays, throughout the year
- Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
Minimum Age: 12 years
- Participants are welcome to bring up to two guests who may attend all briefings (subject to space)
- Additional guests are allowed, however, they may not be accommodated in the crew room
- It is not recommended to bring children to the airfield
- Refreshments are provided for flyers
- There is a restaurant on site which serves excellent food
- Aerobatic flights do not take place over the airfield, but spectators will be able to watch take off and landing of the aircraft
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