Name: 1950s Military Trainer Air Experience
SKU: itb079
Price: 229 GBP
Availability: InStock

Overview

Compton Abbas Airfield on the Dorset/Wiltshire border is one of the greatest airfields in the UK, with stunning views and a superbly run aviation centre. This is your chance to take a passenger flight in the incredible De Havilland Chipmunk.

Now, you could say that the name is a bit of a mouthful, so to many this wonderful plane is known as ‘The Chippy’. The Chippy first came off the production line in 1952 and was intended as a replacement for the legendary Tiger Moth.

Mainly used as the standard primary trainer for the RAF, it was for many the first foray into flying for young pilots. If you ask ex-RAF pilots from that era, they’ll tell you that it’s a flying experience that they’ll never forgot.

Your journey will vary depending on the length of flight that you choose. For the 30-minute flight, you’ll fly over the local countryside. For the 45 Minute flight, the route will take you along the coast with spectacular views. For the 60-minute flight, you’ll get to view the Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Wight.

With so many options, which one will you choose? A magnificent gift for the aviation lovers in your life, and fans of vintage planes!

About this product

Available throughout the year on selected weekdays and weekends
Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions
You must call on the morning of your flight to check that weather conditions are suitable
Compton Abbas Airfield, Salisbury, Dorset
Minimum age 14
All under 18's must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
Maximum weight limit is 18 stone
Maximum height 6'4""
Friends and family can join in your experience and can listen in on briefing, watch the take off and landing from the runway terrace
Make a day of it and book for lunch or afternoon tea in the onsite restaurant
Opportunity to purchase an in flight video on a USB stick of your experience as a lasting memento for an additional charge of £40 payable on the day

Product code: itb079

What do you get

Air experience flight in a 1950s Chipmunk
Introduction to the ground crew and your pilot in the vintage flight room
Briefing, including safety, the workings of the aircraft,and route planning
30, 45 and 60 minute flight durations are available
This is an air experience flight and participants will not have the opportunity to take the controls during the flight
Personalised flight certificate
Flight times are chock to chock
30 Minute Flight - Fly over the local countryside
45 Minute Flight - The route will take you along the coast with spectacular views
60 minute Flight - View the Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Wight