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 25% off Hot Air Ballooning from Red Letter Days£150.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Weekdays (excluding bank holidays) from March/April to October/November (depending on location). Flights take place at dawn, when the air is at its most stable.Weather: Ballooning is extremely weather dependent - it is crucial that you call the venue before your flight. If... First, with your feet still firmly on the ground, you'll meet your pilot and get a flight safety briefing, before helping to prepare and inflate the balloon then climb into the basket, ready for launching. Flying at heights of up to 3,000 feet, you'll gaze down at the beautiful views of... |
 25% off Hot Air Ballooning for Two from Red Letter Days£300.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Weekdays (excluding bank holidays) from March/April to October/November (depending on location). Flights take place at dawn, when the air is at its most stable.Weather: Ballooning is extremely weather dependent - it is crucial that you call the venue before your flight. If... With your feet still firmly on the ground, meet your pilot for a full flight safety briefing, before helping to prepare the balloon and climbing into the basket, ready for launching. Soaring at heights of up to 3,000 feet, you'll gaze down at the incredible views of the countryside as it... |
 30 Minute Tiger Moth Biplane Flight from Red Letter Days£250.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Selected weekend and weekday dates throughout the main flying season from May to September for Tiger Moth at some venues and all year round at others and for Stampe flights. We recommend booking several weeks in advance.Weather: Flying is weather dependent and it is crucial that you... Aviation was once about freedom and adventure and with this experience you'll recreate the pure pleasure of vintage flight. After a short pre-flight briefing, don a Biggles-style flying jacket before climbing into the cockpit of a De Havilland Tiger Moth or 1930s Stampe SV4, both of which... |
 Aerobatic Stunt Flying from Red Letter Days£135.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Some venues operate seven days a week (subject to weather conditions), others a limited availability. Spring to autumn are the most popular times of year. We generally recommend booking several weeks in advance, even earlier for summer weekend dates.Weather: Aerobatic flying is very... Start off on the ground with a comprehensive briefing. You'll chat through any specific requirements with your instructor so that the flight can be tailored to what you want (and how brave you're feeling). Then climb aboard your plane, either a British Slingsby Firefly or modern light... |
 20 Minute Tiger Moth or Vintage... from Red Letter Days£180.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Selected weekend and weekday dates throughout the main flying season from May to September for Tiger Moth at some venues and all year round at others and for Stampe flights. We recommend booking several weeks in advance.Weather: Flying is weather dependent and it is crucial that you... Chocks away old boy! Toodle-pip! Aviation was once about freedom and adventure (as well as fantastic sheepskin jackets and great goggles). And with this experience you'll recreate the pure pleasure of vintage flight. After a short pre-flight briefing, don a Biggles-style flying jacket before... |
 Helicopter Sightseeing Tour of London from Red Letter Days£149.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Flights operate on selected weekend dates from the end of January to December.Weather: Flying is a weather dependent activity and it's essential that you call the venue for a weather check before setting out on the day. If your flight is cancelled because of the weather it will... A helicopter flight over London - how romantic and a perfect Valentine's Day present. You'll board an EC120 or AS350/5 helicopter for a fantastic half hour sightseeing trip, following the path of the meandering Thames into the heart of the city. Flying at 1,500 feet, you'll have a... |
 Introduction to Gliding with Two Flights from Red Letter Days£175.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Monday to Saturday from March to October and every Saturday from October to March. Weekends are particularly busy, please book several weeks in advance.Weather: Gliding is weather dependent. It is crucial that you call the venue for a weather check before setting out. If your... A breathtaking way to fly, soaring on the same rising currents of air that the birds use. Your experience includes around an hour in the air over two flights (or a single, longer flight over the mountains if weather permits). You'll start with a briefing session before climbing aboard a... |
 Introduction to Gliding with Three... from Red Letter Days£210.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Weekend dates year round. They fill quickly, so we recommend allowing several weeks advance booking notice, even earlier during summer.Weather: Gliding is weather dependent. It is crucial that you call the venue between 9am and 9.30am for a weather check before setting out. If your... Gliding is perhaps the most elegant way that humans can get airborne. It's a breathtaking way to fly, soaring on the same rising currents of air that the birds use. Your experience includes around an hour in the air over three flights, plus expert instruction. You'll start with a briefing... |
 30 Minute Stampe SV4 Aerobatic Flight from Red Letter Days£245.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Wednesdays to Sundays and public holidays throughout the year. Please allow several weeks notice when booking, particularly during the most popular summer months.Weather: Flying is weather dependent and it is crucial that you call the weather line (after 7.30am please) on the day of... Start with a comprehensive briefing and chat through specific requirements with your instructor so the flight can be tailored to what you want (and how brave you feel). Then don a Biggles-style flying jacket before climbing into the cockpit of a vintage 1930s Stampe SV4 aircraft (a classic... |
 40 Minute Tiger Moth Flying Lesson from Activity Superstore£319.00
Category: Flying
Step back in time A unique chance to experience aviation in authentic 1930s style! Nothing compares with flying over the beautiful English countryside in an original Tiger Moth biplane. What's more, you'll be kitted out with authentic goggles and a flying jacket! It could be a summer’s day in 1932 as... |
 London Pleasure Flight for Two from Activity Superstore£179.00
Category: Flying
What a view See the sights of 'Old London Town' from the air. Once aboard your 4-seater twin engined aircraft, you will join the Thames at Dartford then follow the river to the O2 Arena, pass over Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, the City of London, then on to the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, then... |
 Vintage Flight Over London with Free... from Activity Superstore£239.00
Category: Flying
Fly in vintage style over England's capital. Your chance to have a magnificent tour over the landmarks of London in an immaculately restored 1930s de Havilland Dragon Rapide. You will enjoy a pre-flight briefing over coffee and biscuits, and then you'll board the aircraft for this wonderful tour over London. Landmarks to look out for... |
 30 Minute Flight Simulator Flying... from Red Letter Days£99.00
Category: Flying
Availability: Seven days a week (excluding Christmas and New Year), subject to availability.Weather: Duration: After a 30 minute briefing, you spend one hour in the simulator, with 30 minutes at the controls and 30 minutes as a passenger. Please arrive a few minutes prior to your booked flight... Interested in aviation? Take this amazing opportunity to fly a Boeing 737 in a top of the range aircraft simulator normally only available for professional pilot training. After a comprehensive pre-flight briefing climb aboard the flight deck with its state-of-the-art surround view. Take the... |
 65 Minute Gyrocopter Flying Lesson from Activity Superstore£219.00
Category: Flying
The perfect way to sightsee A gyrocopter, also known as a gyroplane or autogyro, is a helicopter-airplane hybrid, offering many of the benefits of both and several of its own. It's rotor is driven by aerodynamic forces rather than an engine powered propeller and many consider it among the safest aircraft you can fly.... |
 40 Minute Gyrocopter Flying Lesson from Activity Superstore£149.00
Category: Flying
The motorbike of the sky! A gyrocopter, also known as a gyroplane or autogyro, is a helicopter-airplane hybrid, offering many of the benefits of both and several of its own. It's rotor is driven by aerodynamic forces rather than an engine powered propeller and many consider it among the safest aircraft you can fly.... |
 25 Minute Stearman Flying Lesson from Activity Superstore£209.00
Category: Flying
A biplane from a vintage era This is a rare opportunity to reach for the sky in this vintage US biplane and soar away into the wide blue yonder. The Boeing-Stearman is a biplane which served as a primary trainer for the USAAF during the second world war. It's very similar in comparison to a Tiger Moth and even though... |
 15 Minute Tiger Moth Flying Lesson from Activity Superstore£139.00
Category: Flying
Vintage flying This introductory Tiger Moth flight is a unique chance to experience aviation in authentic 1930s style! Nothing compares with flying over the beautiful English countryside in an original Tiger Moth biplane. What's more, you'll be kitted out with authentic goggles and a flying jacket! It... |
 Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight for 1 from Extreme Element£149.00
Category: Flying
Few can resist the attraction as one hundred feet of Wispy Nylon majestically rises with the roar of the burners. As you take off you'll be more aware of the ground dropping away than any sensation of moving or rising. The feeling of peace and tranquility is heightened by the apparent lack of... |
 Exclusive Champagne Balloon Flight for 2 from Extreme Element£699.00
Category: Flying
Begin your day with a truly magical experience, a sunrise hot air balloon flight! Experience daybreak with a loved one and enjoy the spectacular views of the English countryside below! With only the wind to guide your direction, let you worries drift away as your float along with the clouds! This... |
 Sunrise Champagne Balloon Flight for 1 from Extreme Element£129.00
Category: Flying
What could be better than watching the sun rise from below the horizon, 2000ft up. The pure serenity and tranquillity of a morning flight, a great way to start your day. This is a truly magical experience that really encapsulates what it is to float with the clouds. Let all your worries drift... |