Ultimate Top Gun Experience - Weekends

Ultimate Top Gun Experience - Weekends

Experience the Ultimate in Aerobatics, as you take to the sky in an Extra 300; the world's most responsive and majestic 2 man Aerobatic plane! In this majestic plane, which is the top performing two seat Aerobatic airplane, you will be sitting in the front with the instructor right behind you - as you take the controls and pilot the light-weight, 300bhp display aircraft. Top Gun! Your ex-military instructors will demonstrate a formation take-off and close formation maneuvering before teaching you how to fly Aerobatics yourself. Once you've mastered a few of the tricks and got some hands on experience at performing aerial stunts, you will engage in a 'dog-fight' with another pilot - the sport of kings that allows you to shoot another plane right out of the sky! (Well, kind of - the smoke and guns sure make it look that way!)

The aircraft used is the Extra300 - the world's top performing 2man aerobatic plane (This plane can pull tighter, fly faster and pull more G force than the Bulldog).

Agenda

On arrival you will be provided with refreshments before kitting out into your flying suit. You choose your call-sign name badge 'Maverick' or '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 (yourself!). 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 other airplane - 'shoot the bandit' & smoke! Finally your instructor will talk you through 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 can also purchase a DVD of your flight for £49.

Aerobatic Flying Experiences  >  Air

Restrictions
Minimum Age: 16
Maximum Weight: 15stone 7lbs
Maximum Height:  6ft 4 inch.

If you are over 55 years of age you will be required to provide a letter from your doctor confirming your suitability to fly.

You will be required to complete a medical form before flying.

Duration
The Ultimate 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 (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, and there is a viewing area with a cafe and bar on site.

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

Availability
The Ultimate Top Gun Experience is available on Weekends from March to November.

• Cirencester (Wiltshire)