Blackpool Airport Spitfire Rides
45 Minute Blackpool Airport Spitfire Flight
This 45 Minute Blackpool Spitfire flight provides plenty of time to enjoy the Lancashire scenery and views across the Irish Sea, best of all you’ll be able to take the controls of the Spitfire!
After being welcomed to our facility you’ll receive a pre flight video briefing before our ground crew kit you out with a flying suit gloves and helmet. You’ll then meet your pilot to discuss what you’d like to experience during your flight . Our pilots will always handle take off and landing and are always happy to demonstrate some gentle aerobatics. Once the aircraft is en-route you’ll be offered the chance to take the famous spade grip control column and discover how light a touch is required to Fly a Spitfire.
Afterwards our ground crew will show you the onboard Camera footage so friends and family can see you flying in Spitfire.
Please consult the Safety Standards Acknowledgement and Consent (SSAC) document available on flying in ex-military aircraft, download here.
Maximum Height 6’6” (1.98m)
Maximum Weight 17.0 Stone (108 Kg)
Minimum Age 18 Years
Lancashire Spitfire Flights
Your Flight Includes
- A detailed pre-flight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures
- Approximately 10 minutes taxiing and engine checks – you will re-live the emotions of the RAF Spitfire pilots as they prepared for take-off.
- Minimum 35 minutes airborne in our genuine 1940’s Spitfire: feel the vibration, hear the sound of the Merlin engine and enjoy the flight of a lifetime!
- Fly from Blackpool Airport and discover the North West from the sky
- All our Spitfires have dual controls
- Experience the Spitfire Victory Roll
- A FREE digital video of your flight experience worth £150 is included so you can show your flight to family and friends
- Take home souvenir pack includes a personalised flight certificate, aircraft patch, Spitfire pilot notes and aircraft sticker
- Bring along 1 guest to join you on your briefing and get access to the Visitor Centre and viewing area . Additional guests are welcome, subject to a £10 entry fee payable on site
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