Open Cockpit Biplane Flight, 70 minutes - Sydney and Northern Beaches

  • Open Cockpit Biplane Flight, 70 minutes - Sydney and Northern Beaches

Strap into the open-air cockpit of the Pitts Special S2A aerobatic bi-plane. Fasten your seatbelt, strap on your flight helmet and get ready for the best aerobatics/scenic flight combo available!

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  • Description
    • Soar above Sydney Harbour and Bondi Beach in an open-air biplane for unbeatable views
    • Experience thrilling aerobatics like loops and rolls at 2500ft, feeling the rush of G-forces
    • Enjoy a scenic tour of Sydney’s coastline, Palm Beach, and the NSW Central Coast from 500ft

    Upon your arrival, you will climb into a flight-suit and prepare to board. Your pilot will strap you securely into the open-air cockpit of the Pitts Special S2A aerobatic bi-plane and fasten your headphones and flight helmet. There will be plenty of time for your family and friends to take photographs of you as you prepare for your flight. Once you are secure, your pilot will prepare the plane for take off. You will be able to hear all the calls to air traffic control and speak to your pilot through the intercom.

    You will take off from Bankstown Airport and climb over the outer suburbs of Sydney to reach a cruising altitude of 1500ft. You’ll soar over the sprawling Olympic site at Homebush Bay then circle north over Hornsby and St Ives. Once granted clearance to Sydney Harbour you’ll get a bird’s eye view of iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. You can wave at the Prime Minister at Kirribilli, fly higher than the eagles at Taronga Park Zoo and salute the sailors on Garden Island. It’s the best seat in the house for the best view in the world!

    You might also get a chance to check out Rose Bay and the world famous Bondi Beach, before heading north over Middle Harbour, the Spit Bridge, and Manly as you follow the coastline to Long Reef.

    At Long Reef you’ll drop to 500ft and skirt the peninsula up to Palm Beach and Broken Bay, then climb back to 2500ft for an extended session of extreme induced aerobatics. Try a loop and a roll to give you a view of the world from a completely different perspective. This is what the Pitts is made for and your pilot will give you a taste of the G-Forces Baron Manfred Von Richthofen himself may have experienced during air combat.

    If you’d prefer something more leisurely, The Red Baron will continue your scenic tour up to the NSW Central Coast over the beautiful waterways of Brisbane Waters and The Entrance before heading back to Sydney over the Hawkesbury River.

    Landing back at Bankstown, you’ll be hard-pressed to stop smiling for the rest of the day and we hope it is an experience you will remember for the rest of your life.

     
    Intensity: 4.0 Intensity
    Intensity: 4.0 Intensity
  • Experience Details

    Fitness and Experience

    • There is no need for any previous flying experience with any of the flights
    • A desire for adrenalin pumping fun and good health is all you need to take to the skies near Bankstown
    • The passenger flying must be in good physical condition, and be less than 190cm and weigh no more than 95kg. These physical requirements are only due to the physical size and weight restrictions of the front seat in the aircraft
    • If you are under 18, you must have parental consent
    • If you have a physical disability please let us know in advance so we can make sure to have all the facilities the passenger might require
    • Avoid excessive alcohol the night before, and carbonated drinks the day of. Avoid eating anything 1 hour prior to take off

    What to Bring/Wear

    • Loose comfortable clothing suitable to the weather on the day
    • Wear sturdy, enclosed shoes
    • Sunglasses are helpful as the glare off clouds can be quite severe
    • A windproof jacket and scarf (optional and not required in summer)
    • Bring your camera for ground shots with the plane
    • Hair tie for long hair

    What is Supplied

    • 70 minute flight
    • Flight suit to protect your clothes and make you look like part of the crew
    • Professional pilots and instruction
    • Tea, Coffee and Red Bull

    More Information

    Weather:
    As long as the cloud isn’t too low and it’s not raining you will be able to fly.

    When can I fly?
    Weekends are most popular but we run any day of the week at your request.
    Times are as follows: 8am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm, 3.30pm.

    Passengers are not permitted to carry anything on the flight as loose objects may be dropped into the aircraft and jam a flight control. If you want to bring a camera it must have a camera strap. Compact cameras are preferred. A DVD of your flight is available upon request for an additional $129.00. If you would like this please make a note under additional information on your booking form.

    Cancellation Policy

    • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
    • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
    • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

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Location

Bankstown Airport (Sydney)

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