Top Gun Experience - Weekdays - Cirencester

This truly is the sport of kings! One of Ex Element’s favourites; Top Gun Experience is an unforgettable day that will get the adrenalin pumping like no other. You will be flying a low wing monoplane used by 10 different Air Forces called the’Bulldog’. This superbly agile plane is incredibly responsive and will do anything you tell it to with pure ease. The model of plane was once equipped with rockets and 7.62mm machine guns on the underwing hardpoints! You will be flying with an ex-military instructor who will provide expert tuition and guidance to your flight, as well as showing you how the pros do it with some mind-blowing aerial maneuvers. Once the basics have been learnt it is time for some tail-chasing action. Top Gun!

Agenda

Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your day will begin with a thorough safety briefing covering all aspects of the Bulldog and the surrounding area. It's then time to get kitted out into your flying suit. 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 and air combat. It is now time for your flight! This will include a formation take-off (2 aircraft) and formation close maneuvering in the climb. You will then have a demonstration and practice taking the controls for aerobatic maneuvers. It is now 'Hands on Stick' time - where you'll have the opportunity to fly some aerobatics yourself.  After all of this it will be time for '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 also be able to purchase a DVD of your flight for £45.

Restrictions
Maximum weight is 17stone. Minimum age is 16. Height is 6ft 5' You will be required to complete a medical form before flying and if you are over 55 years of age you will be required to provide a letter from your doctor confirming your suitability to fly.

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

What to Wear / Equipment
You will be provided with your flying suit and helmet. Please wear FLAT shoes with decent grip (eg: 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 exhausted after this high adrenalin experience where you'll be exposed to some serious g-force!

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
Available from March to November.

• Cirencester (Leicestershire)