Your day in a bulldog training plane begins with a warm welcome at the aerodrome. You’ll be kitted out with an air force flying suit, helmet and gloves. Get to know your Bulldog aircraft with a safety briefing and learn what the cockpit controls and dials are for. The pre-flight briefing lasts approximately one hour and includes safety and parachute tutorials, how to fly the Bulldog aircraft, aerobatic flight training and an introduction to air combat manoeuvres. During your personal pre-brief with your expert pilot instructor, you will discuss your personal aerobatic flight preferences. Strap into your parachute and you're ready to hit the runway.
Your pilot will lead the plane through take-off and once in the sky you can indulge in 30 minutes of unbelievable airborne fun. Take the aircraft through spins, turns and loops high above the landscape. With your instructor in the cockpit and advising at all times you will have an absolute thrill of a day and learn how these aircraft are meant to be piloted. Your time in the aerobatic aircraft will include:
- Formation take-off (two aircraft)
- Formation close manoeuvring in the climb
- Demonstration of effects of controls and aerobatics manoeuvres
- Student `hands on stick´ time chance fly do basic aerobatics
- Student tail chase with other aeroplane
- Formation Loop (as desired by student)
- Student flies return to base break to land (if conditions allow)
After disembarking the aircraft you will receive a personal debrief from the pilot, and your experience will be completed with your flight certificate being signed. Now can you catch your breath!
Group Size: You will receive one-on-one tuition.
You will have approximately 3 to 4 hours at the venue with approximately 45 minutes in aircraft.
Kemble (Gloucestershire)
The maximum weight for participants is 17 stone. The maximum height is 6ft 5". You will be asked to sign an indemnity and acceptance of conditions which includes a medical self-certification.
Participants must be at least 14 years old.
You will be asked to sign an indemnity and acceptance of conditions which includes a medical self-certification. If you are over 55, as a formality, you will require a letter from your doctor confirming your suitability to fly.
Selected weekdays and weekends but dates vary, normally 12 days per month, April to October.
We advise planning 3-4 weeks in advance. However, availability varies through the year depending on demand.
You are welcome to bring a maximum of two family or friends with you on the day.
You will receive a presentation voucher pack containing a voucher (valid for 9 months from date of purchase), background reading on the Top Gun Flying in a Bulldog for Teens and details of how to book a date.
Public Liability insurance for £10m is included, along with Personal Accident Insurance for up to £50,000. Details are enclosed within the voucher pack.
Your voucher pack will be sent via 1st class post, or you can request our 48 Hour Guaranteed Delivery service for an additional charge. Please allow 3-5 working days for 1st class delivery and 2 working days for the 48 Hour service.
In the event of your activity being cancelled a new date will be arranged.