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Do you feel the need, the need for speed? If straightforward flying seems a bit tame, try this Top Gun style close-manoeuvre flight. Your experience begins with an intensive flight and safety briefing from ex-military instructors, before you get kitted out in Top Gun-style flight suits and parachutes. Then take to the air together for a 40 minute flight with your instructors in the Extra 300s, high-performance lightweight aircraft which are one of the premier aerobatic planes in the world. And you'll soon find out why, as you experience an airborne tactic demonstration and formation manoeuvres, waving at each other from your cockpits. Then you take the stick - your chance to try out some manoeuvres yourself and tailchase each other. Make like Maverick as you get behind your 'enemy' and transmit 'gun guns guns', to see smoke billow from the aircraft in front. Back on the ground, there'll be a full debrief and presentation of certificates. Guaranteed thrills and fun.

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Do you feel the need, the need for speed? If straightforward flying seems a bit tame, try this Top Gun style close-manoeuvre flight. Your experience begins with an intensive flight and safety briefing from your ex-military instructor, before you get kitted out in a Top Gun-style flight suit and a parachute. Then take to the air for a 40 minute flight with your instructor in an Extra 300, a high-performance lightweight aircraft which is one of the premier aerobatic planes in the world. And you'll soon find out why, as you experience an airborne tactic demonstration and formation manoeuvres, accompanied by another Extra 300. Then you take the stick - your chance to try out some manoeuvres yourself and then tailchase the other plane. Make like Maverick as you get behind your 'enemy' and transmit 'gun guns guns', to see smoke billow from the aircraft in front. Back on the ground, there'll be a full debrief and presentation of certificates. Guaranteed thrills and fun.

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If we were meant to fly, we'd have wings. We've got the Wright brothers to thank for the alternative - light aircraft. With this experience you'll get to fly a plane yourself - fantastic fun whether you're trying it as a one-off, or taking your first steps towards a Private Pilot's Licence. Your experience starts with your feet firmly on the ground, with a briefing about flying techniques and safety. Then climb aboard your dual-controlled two-seater training plane with a fully-qualified instructor. Then it's chocks away for your 30 minute flight, during which time (at the pilot's discretion) you can take the flight controls and experience the absolute joy of flying a plane. The feeling of control is brilliant, not to mention the breathtaking views… you'll never look at planet Earth in quite the same way again. There is also a fascinating aviation museum here, featuring a selection of modern and classic jet aircraft.

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Wind tunnels have been used for years to test the aerodynamics of cars. Then some bright spark came up with the idea of flipping one upright and jumping into the airflow - and body flying was born. The wind tunnel is a 120mph wall of air, easily strong enough to support your weight, so that you can experience freefall without the need to jump out of a plane. You'll both start off with a safety briefing from your instructor before being kitted out with your specialist flight suit. Then step into the wind tunnel with your instructor, where you'll be lifted into the air for two incredible 60 second sessions of body flying. As a comparison, during a skydive from 10,000 feet, you would experience around 30 seconds of freefall. If you're lucky, your instructor will jump on the flow and show you some astonishing freefall acrobatics. Your flying sessions will end with a debrief, and you'll also get a DVD of your flights to take home.

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Nerves of steel and a stomach of solid rock? Then vintage aerobatic flying is for you. The experience starts with your feet firmly on the ground during 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 don a Biggles-style flying jacket before climbing into the cockpit of a vintage 1930s Stampe SV4 aircraft. The Stampe is a classic Belgian version of the English Tiger Moth and the model you'll fly in has been lovingly restored. Feel the rush of the wind from the open cockpit as your pilot puts the plane through a breathtaking full aerobatic sequences (subject to weather conditions and at the pilot's discretion). You'll also have the opportunity to take the controls yourself and discover the sensation that has made generations of flyers fall in love with these great little planes. Back on terra firma, receive a flight certificate to take home.

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If we were meant to fly, we'd have wings. We've got the Wright brothers to thank for the alternative - light aircraft. With this experience you'll both get to fly a plane yourself - fantastic fun whether you're trying it as a one-off, or taking your first steps towards a Private Pilot's Licence. Your experience starts with your feet firmly on the ground, with a briefing about flying techniques and safety. Climb aboard your dual-controlled four-seater training plane with a fully-qualified instructor, before chocks away for your flight, during which time (at the pilot's discretion) one of you will take the flight controls to experience the absolute joy of flying a plane. Then drop down for tea at a neighbouring airfield before turning round and swapping controls so the other budding pilot can take their turn and help to fly you all back to base. The feeling of control is brilliant, not to mention the breathtaking views… you'll never look at planet Earth in quite the same way again.

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Helicopter flights over London are usually reserved for royalty - with this experience you too can enjoy a Queen's-eye view of the city! You'll board an EC120 or AS350 helicopter for a fantastic half hour sightseeing trip. If you've never been in a chopper before you'll be thrilled by the vertical take-off, and by the way your helicopter can travel backwards, sideways, or just hang motionless in midair. You'll follow the path of the Thames into the heart of the city - a perspective that most people only get to see on the EastEnders titles. Flying at 1,000 to 1,500 feet, you'll have a fantastic view of the capital's iconic landmarks, including the Millennium Dome, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, before heading home to land. You'll get an amazing perspective on the geography of the city and the beauty of its landmarks - and whether you're tourists or Londoners born and bred, it will make you see the capital in a whole new way.

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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 climbing into the cockpit of a vintage De Havilland Tiger Moth or 1930s Stampe SV4. The Tiger Moth is the quintessential English biplane, with the Stampe being the Belgian equivalent and all models have been lovingly restored. Feel the rush of the wind from the open cockpit and enjoy sectacular views as your pilot puts the plane through a series of exciting manoeuvres (subject to weather conditions and at the pilot's discretion). You'll also have the opportunity to take the controls yourself and discover the sensation that has made generations of flyers fall in love with these lively little planes. Back on terra firma, receive a flight certificate to take home.

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Nerves of steel and a stomach of solid rock? Then aerobatic flying is for you. The experience starts with your feet firmly on the ground during 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, Chipmunk or modern light aircraft such as a Cessna. Once airborne, your expert instructor will show you what it can do - so hang on tight for a breathtaking full aerobatic sequence including rolls, loops and stall turns. Then if you want to have a go (and we're pretty sure that you will) your instructor will hand over the controls and you can experience the thrill of flying a plane. Back on terra firma, collect your aerobatics certificate.

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Nerves of steel and a stomach of solid rock? Then our ultimate aerobatic flying experience is for you. The experience starts with your feet firmly on the ground and a comprehensive briefing from your expert pilot. You'll chat through any specific requirements so your flight can be tailored to what you want (and how brave you're feeling). Then you'll climb aboard a Cap 10 or Pitts Special - both leading, high performance aerobatic planes. Hold on tight while your pilot puts the plane through its paces with a breathtaking and stomach-churning full aerobatics sequence (we mean it - for goodness sake don't eat a big meal beforehand!). Then if you want to have a go (and we're pretty sure that you will) your instructor will hand over the controls to you and you can experience the thrill of flying a plane yourself. Back on terra firma, collect your aerobatics certificate and make the most of your photo opportunities.

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