Thinking of giving someone special the freedom to soar on a flying experience. Our fantastic guide to flying experiences includes helicopter flights, hot air ballooning, aerobatic flights, pleasure flights and much more. Lift someone's spirits with an unforgettable flying experience day that will leave their head in the clouds
Tandem Skydiving. Originally developed by the army, skydiving has become a recreational pursuit in recent years that everyone can enjoy. The joy of taking a tandem skydive means you can experience the full thrill of jumping out of a plane at approx 12,000ft and hurtling to the ground at over 120mph, whilst at all times knowing you are in the safe hands of a highly qualified tandem skydive instructor. Let them worry about the parachute and before you know it your freefall is over and you will find yourself floating calmly back to land under canopy and be begging to go up again.
Hang Gliding. Mother nature may not have given us wings, but science has given us hang gliders instead. These experiences let you fly like a bird. After a full briefing, your instructor will introduce you to the glider that you will use and which is specifically designed for tandem flight. You'll be shown how to get into to the harness and once secured, you and your instructor will be towed into the air behind a microlight tug. Once you're at a height of around 2,000ft the rope is released, the microlight pulls away and you're free to soar and circle lazily in the thermal currents above the beautiful countryside, with incredible views of the earth and the sky. It really will take your breath away.
Aerobatic Flying. Get ready for the roller coaster ride of a lifetime. In a breathtaking combination of precise performance, high speed and intense maneuvers you will be subjected to some of the most extreme sensory experiences that exist. Sit back and relax (if you can) while your expert pilot demonstrates just what the plane is capable of. Wingovers, barrel turns, cuban8's and stall turns you will feel the intense G force as you climb skyward and roll back plunging towards the ground.
Helicopter Rides. For 10 minutes nothing else comes close to touching the magic of vertical flight from the moment you lift into the air to the second the helicopter settles gracefully back on the ground. You will normally be welcomed and briefed by a specialist and given the opportunity to see and hear the modern helicopter at close quarters. Then it's your turn climbing gracefully to over 1,000 feet and accelerating to over 120 miles an hour, you will interact with the pilot via the headset, swooping over the landscape and then settling gently back on the ground.
Microlighting. Escape from the boredom of life and conventional flying - experience microlighting! Upon arrival you will normally be briefed on the principles of microlight flying. From there you will be taken to the microlight for a general familiarisation of the aircraft and run-through of the controls. After this it's time to zoom from the airfield into the sky for the 30 minute flight of a lifetime! Once in the air you will have the chance to take controls of the aircraft and so get the thrill of actually piloting a microlight.
Hot Air Ballooning. Up, Up and away......Experience the awesome thrill and peaceful serenity of hot air ballooning. Few can resist the attraction as one hundred feet of wispy nylon effortlessly rises with the dragon-like roar of the burners. Feel the ground slowly drift away from you as you rise majestically to heights of several thousand feet and revel in the peace and tranquility gazing down on the picturesque villages, towns and countryside below.
Indoor Skydiving. This totally unique experience allows to you experience the sheer exhilaration of skydiving, in a specially constructed wind tunnel, the likes of which are usually used to test the aerodynamics of F1 racing cars! After all the necessary training you will step into the airflow and taste the thrill of freefall in a totally safe and controlled environment, and what's more, its suitable for almost anyone from age 5 so even the kids can have a go.
Flying. Feel the adrenalin rush as you take the controls of a light plane and soar across the sky! You can get one-to-one training with a Civil Aviation Authority licensed instructor, and your flying time counts towards a Private Pilot's licence. Normally included is one-to-one training from a CAA licensed instructor, introduction to flying, aircraft controls and safety and a cross country flight of up to 1 hour with the opportunity to take the controls. These experiences normally last approx. 1-2 hours.
Tandem Skydiving. Originally developed by the army, skydiving has become a recreational pursuit in recent years that everyone can enjoy. The joy of taking a tandem skydive means you can experience the full thrill of jumping out of a plane at approx 12,000ft and hurtling to the ground at over 120mph, whilst at all times knowing you are in the safe hands of a highly qualified tandem skydive instructor. Let them worry about the parachute and before you know it your freefall is over and you will find yourself floating calmly back to land under canopy and be begging to go up again.
Hang Gliding. Mother nature may not have given us wings, but science has given us hang gliders instead. These experiences let you fly like a bird. After a full briefing, your instructor will introduce you to the glider that you will use and which is specifically designed for tandem flight. You'll be shown how to get into to the harness and once secured, you and your instructor will be towed into the air behind a microlight tug. Once you're at a height of around 2,000ft the rope is released, the microlight pulls away and you're free to soar and circle lazily in the thermal currents above the beautiful countryside, with incredible views of the earth and the sky. It really will take your breath away.
Aerobatic Flying. Get ready for the roller coaster ride of a lifetime. In a breathtaking combination of precise performance, high speed and intense maneuvers you will be subjected to some of the most extreme sensory experiences that exist. Sit back and relax (if you can) while your expert pilot demonstrates just what the plane is capable of. Wingovers, barrel turns, cuban8's and stall turns you will feel the intense G force as you climb skyward and roll back plunging towards the ground.
Helicopter Rides. For 10 minutes nothing else comes close to touching the magic of vertical flight from the moment you lift into the air to the second the helicopter settles gracefully back on the ground. You will normally be welcomed and briefed by a specialist and given the opportunity to see and hear the modern helicopter at close quarters. Then it's your turn climbing gracefully to over 1,000 feet and accelerating to over 120 miles an hour, you will interact with the pilot via the headset, swooping over the landscape and then settling gently back on the ground.
Microlighting. Escape from the boredom of life and conventional flying - experience microlighting! Upon arrival you will normally be briefed on the principles of microlight flying. From there you will be taken to the microlight for a general familiarisation of the aircraft and run-through of the controls. After this it's time to zoom from the airfield into the sky for the 30 minute flight of a lifetime! Once in the air you will have the chance to take controls of the aircraft and so get the thrill of actually piloting a microlight.
Hot Air Ballooning. Up, Up and away......Experience the awesome thrill and peaceful serenity of hot air ballooning. Few can resist the attraction as one hundred feet of wispy nylon effortlessly rises with the dragon-like roar of the burners. Feel the ground slowly drift away from you as you rise majestically to heights of several thousand feet and revel in the peace and tranquility gazing down on the picturesque villages, towns and countryside below.
Indoor Skydiving. This totally unique experience allows to you experience the sheer exhilaration of skydiving, in a specially constructed wind tunnel, the likes of which are usually used to test the aerodynamics of F1 racing cars! After all the necessary training you will step into the airflow and taste the thrill of freefall in a totally safe and controlled environment, and what's more, its suitable for almost anyone from age 5 so even the kids can have a go.
Flying. Feel the adrenalin rush as you take the controls of a light plane and soar across the sky! You can get one-to-one training with a Civil Aviation Authority licensed instructor, and your flying time counts towards a Private Pilot's licence. Normally included is one-to-one training from a CAA licensed instructor, introduction to flying, aircraft controls and safety and a cross country flight of up to 1 hour with the opportunity to take the controls. These experiences normally last approx. 1-2 hours.
About the Author:
Jimmy Gaulton has been involved with providing top quality Flying Experiences for over twenty years. If you are considering purchasing any Flying Experience be sure to check out his full article: Flying Experience Days which can be found at: Xperiences.co.uk | The Ultimate Flying Experience and Hot Air Ballooning Site
