Fly With A Fighter Pilot at Goodwood Aerodrome - Weekday
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Flying Experience Days: There are very few adrenaline rushes as brilliant as flying with
a fighter pilot. Twisting, turning and rolling in the skies in an
ex-military training plane, you'll be able to experience first hand
the elegance of these fantastic aircraft. Accompanied by an
ex-military instructor, you'll be in safe hands as you take to the
controls and have a go yourself!
Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the West Sussex
aerobatics centre on your weekday flight you will be provided with
refreshments whilst fitting your Top Gun style flying suit. You
will then receive a full pre-flight briefing which includes all
safety and parachute procedures before a basic lesson on how to
perform aerobatic stunts! An ex-military instructor is on hand for
one- to-one discussion's to explain how extreme your experience is
going to be. Now for the all important flight! Once in the skies
your instructor will go through the aerobatic manoeuvres you are
going to try, including the techniques required to execute these
correctly. Now its your turn to take the controls and attempt these
incredible stunts! Feel the G-force as you try loop the loops,
barrel rolls and many more. Then its back to base for a personal
de-brief with your pilot, including the number of G pulled and a
signed flight certificate for you to keep!
There really is nothing quite like performing tricks and twists
in these incredible aircraft, and in the company of an experienced
instructor you will be at ease as you take to the controls yourself
in this unforgettable experience!
When can you book Goodwood Fly WIth A Fighter Pilot Weekday Flight
Flights are available from April to October, subject to availability on weekdays only excluding Bank Holidays.
Times are generally 10:30am or 1pm.
You can purchase a video of your flight for an additional £49.
Flying Requirements
The weight limit for the Fly With A Fighter Pilot at Goodwood
Aerodrome is 17 stone.
Height restrictions: Minimum height: 5ft. Maximum height: 6ft5"
Anyone aged 71 or over would require a doctors note.
How long is the Goodwood Fly WIth A Fighter Pilot Weekday Flight
Experience Duration: 0:35
Time Spent at Venue: 3:00
Please allow 2-3 hours for the Goodwood Aerodrome Experience.You will spend approximately 35 minutes flying.
Guest Info For Goodwood Fly WIth A Fighter Pilot Weekday Flight
Participants: The Fly With A Fighter Pilot at Goodwood Aerodrome - Weekday is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: Private
Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes
The Fly With A Fighter Pilot at Goodwood Aerodrome WeekdayExperience is for one participant. Any number of friends/family are welcome to attend the airfield. Due to the Goodwood being a busy airfield the flights do not take place directly over the airfield. Your friends/family will only be able to see you get into the aircraft, take-off and land.
There is an on-site Cafe with picnic tables outside that friends/family can use. Please note thatonly 1 spectator per participant can be accommodated in the crewroom during the briefing.
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What to Wear For This Activity
Please wear comfortable clothing for the Fighter Pilot Experience. Sensible, flat footwear is essential.
Is This Activity Weather Dependent?
The Fly With A Fighter Pilot at Goodwood Aerodrome Experience may be affected by weather conditions.
Goodwood Fly WIth A Fighter Pilot Weekday Flight Reviews
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Are you looking for an adrenaline-fuelled gift, that will reach new levels of excitement and thrill? Ultimate High in Goodwood, Chichester, offers extreme aerobatic flying experiences and flights with professional fighter pilots – truly the ultimate high! We interviewed Jo to find out more about these incredible flying experiences, and found out a lot of very interesting facts about their planes and celebrity visitors.
Q1: We know that Ultimate High has a very fascinating history behind the planes, could you tell us more about this?
Ultimate High operate 2 different types of aircraft. Our British built Slingsby Fireflies were used by the military as part of the process to train to prepare fighter pilots for the front line. Our flying guests sit side by side with their instructor and the bubble canopy allows fantastic visibility whichever way up the aeroplane is! Our tandem seat Extra 300 aircraft is a two-seat version of the aircraft used in the Red Bull Air Races and is used for public air displays. Celebrities who have flown with us include Guy Martin who learnt how to deal with G-forces for his wall of death world record attempt, the Stig, Reggie Yates, Steve Backshall, Carol Vorderman, Dr Alice Roberts, and we have featured on numerous TV programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing, Coast, Blue Peter and Fifth Gear.
Q2: What differentiates your flying experiences to other competitors?
We use extremely powerful aircraft that enable guests to derive first hand experience of flying on the edge. All of our instructors are ex-military professional instructors who love demonstrating the joys of aerobatic flight. We are the only place in Europe where you can fly simulated air combat in former military aircraft. We have also been awarded the title of “Best Adventure Experience” by the Gadget Show.
Q3: What advice would you give anyone who hasn’t flown before or is a little apprehensive about a flying experience?
Our experienced and considerate instructors always ensure that the flight is tailored specifically to the guest. Some guests choose to fly very gently whilst others are much more adventurous; we make sure that we always deliver exactly the right amount of excitement to each individual.
Q4: In your opinion, what is the best part of your job?
Introducing newcomers to the amazing experience of aerobatic flight and sharing their enjoyment and laughter.
Q5: What type of aerobatic stunts do you do while flying?
Aerobatic manoeuvres flown range from the most simple, such as loops and rolls, anywhere up to the extreme tumbling figures demonstrated at air shows. G-forces can range between +8G and -4G!
Q6: Best Adventure Experience: What three words would you use to describe your flying experiences?
Adrenaline-fuelled, exciting, fun.
Thank you very much to Jo for answering our questions about Ultimate High. It is amazing to hear about the history behind the former military aircrafts and how they are still being used today in such a remarkable way. It really is no surprise that they received an award for the Best Adventure Experience! These flying experiences are the perfect gift for anyone with a head for heights and enjoys an action-packed activity.
Questions about Goodwood Fly WIth A Fighter Pilot Weekday Flight
This Fighter Pilot experience runs on selected weekdays ONLY throughout the year. Weekends are not included in this experience. If you'd like to book for a weekend, you'll need to exchange your voucher for the following: http://www.experiencedays.co.uk/fly-with-a-fighter-pilot-weekend
The Fighter Pilot Flying Experience at Goodwood will take around 2 to 3 hours in total with roughly 35 minutes of actual flying time.
Hello Flights are available all year round, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays. However, The Fly With A Fighter Pilot at Goodwood Aerodrome Experience may be affected by weather conditions.If this happens on a date you have booked, we will always allow you to get the flight as promised, even if the voucher has expired.
Customers are sent a waiver to sign and there it will include medical questions that can be filled in by your doctor.
The Fly With A Fighter Pilot at Goodwood Aerodrome - Weekday flies Monday to Friday, with Friday being the busiest day and will fill up quicker than the rest.
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