Top Gun Experience for Two - Weekends - Cirencester

Fancy being involved in a simulated dog fight in an aircraft that is used by Air Forces around the world? Thought so! This is the experience for you. You will be flying in The Bulldog which is a low-wing monoplane used by 10 different Air forces, some of which equipped it with rockets and 7.62mm machine guns on underwing hardpoints. Top Gun! Your ex-military instructors will demonstrate a formation take-off and close formation maneuvering before teaching you how to fly aerobatics yourself. After you have flown some aerobatic maneuvers, you will be introduced to tailchasing - the sport of kings!

Agenda

Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your day will begin with a thorough briefing covering all aspects of flying the Bulldog. You choose your call-sign name badge ("Maverick", "Iceman" etc) for the day before attending a full pre-flight briefing which includes all safety / parachute procedures, and how to fly aerobatics & air combat. It is now time for your flight! This will include a formation take-off (2 aircraft), formation close maneuvering in the climb, demonstration and practice of effects of controls and aerobatics maneuvers, 'Hands on Stick' time - opportunity for you to fly some aerobatics yourself, demo & practice tail-chase with the other airplane - 'Shoot the Bandit' & smoke! Finally your instructor will talk you through the return to base. Your experience will finish with a full de-brief and the presentation of a certificate to keep as a memento of your day. You will then have the opportunity to purchase a DVD of your flight.

Restrictions
The Top Gun experience is weather dependent, it is absolutely necessary that you call the centre before you set off for the day.
Min age is 16yrs old. Max weight is 17stone, Max height 6ft 5 inch. 




Duration
The Top Gun Experience will last for 3-4 hours in total with around 40 minutes flying time.

What to Wear / Equipment
You will be provided with your flying suit and helmet. Please wear FLAT shoes with decent grip (e.g. trainers) and no skirts.

Group Size / Spectators
You can bring a spectator along who will be looked after during the course of the day. It's a good idea to get them to drive because you may well feel knackered after this High G, High Adrenaline experience!

Weather
The Top Gun experience is weather dependent, it is absolutely necessary that you call the centre before you set off for the day.

Availability
March to November, Saturdays only.

• Cirencester (Leicestershire)