Tiger Moth 60 Minute Flight

Tiger Moth 60 Minute Flight

Chocks away! You're about to take a flight in a Tiger Moth - the quintessential English biplane. Absorb the magnificent views from the open cockpit as you fly over the rolling British countryside with the wind in your hair. You'll experience open cockpit flying and relive the golden era of aviation when flying was all about adventure, freedom and fun. A whole hour of flying in a vintage bi-plane, you can learn a lot in that time. RAF student pilots in the 30’s and 40’s were expected to be able to fly solo after less than 10 hours of instruction; one hour could get you 10% of the way there. Lots of time to practice handling the aircraft whilst navigating, and still time left over for some aerobatics, or you can just relax and get used to the sensation of flying.

Agenda

Your experience will start with a comprehensive briefing during which you will be issued with your flying jacket & helmet (and a white scarf  of course in some locations!). You will then take to the skies in the Tiger Moth. All flights are with qualified flying instructors and are intended to be of an instructional as well as recreational nature. The flight also includes a pre-flight briefing which lasts about 15 minutes. This briefing goes through the basic controls of the aircraft which are demonstrated during the flight. After the flight the instructor will also de-brief their student and present them with their own 'Certificate of Flight' personalised with the instructors comments.

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Restrictions
Minimum age is 12. Maximum weight 16 stone. Minimum height 4'11''.
Unsuitable for pregnant women or anyone unable to climb into the open cockpit.

Duration
Please allow upto 2 1/2 hours at the centre and you will be in the air for apporximately 60 minutes.

What to Wear / Equipment
You will be supplied with flying jacket, helmet & headset. Dress comfortably and wear flat soled shoes, warm clothing is recommended as are sunglasses.

Group Size / Spectators
Spectators are welcome and there are facilities to get refreshments at most of the centres.

Weather
Flying is weather dependent. Please call the centre before setting off to ensure your flight is going ahead.

Availability
Available from April to October.

• Cheltenham (Gloucestershire)