20 Minute Piper Cub Flight in Brighton
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About the experience
Experience a Piper Club flight departing from a historic airfield in the heart of West Sussex. Shoreham Airfield is the oldest licensed serving airport in the UK and was opened to air traffic in 1910. It’s safe to say you will be in excellent hands when you board the 1952 Piper Cub PA18 aircraft and learn how to fly it. The airfield itself has a wide ranging history, but so does this particular aircraft as it was used in the 1930s for aerial reconnaissance during D-Day in World War Two. If you’re a history buff who fancies taking to the skies, this is the perfect experience for you. At just 20 minutes, it’s enough for you to get a taste of the skies over Brighton and learn how to take basic control of the aircraft with instructions on climbing, descending and banked turns. Flying from this historic airfield is an experience in itself topped off with a plane rich in military history and views over Brighton that will have you marveling as you take in the birds eye view of the coastline and pier. With easy access to the airfield from the A27 and availability all year round, this experience is ideal for the aviation fan in your life who wants to enjoy a slither of vintage aircraft history.
- Grass roots style flying in the Piper Cub
- Fly out of Shoreham Airfield in West Sussex
- Plane is the military L18C Supercub version
- Superb classic Cub experience flight!
- Trial flying lesson in a 1952 Piper Cub PA18 aircraft
- The Piper Cub's heritage dates back to the 1930’s when it was used for aerial reconnaissance during D-Day
- Pre flight checks and safety briefing
- Once airborne you will be given to take the controls for part of the flight
Information
- Shoreham Airport near Brighton in West Sussex
- The airfield is just a few miles to the West of Brighton and Hove with easy access from the A27
- Spectators are welcome to come along and watch
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Weight: 101.60 kg
- Minimum age is 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Maximum weight is 16 stone
- Weekday and weekend flights throughout the year
- Morning and afternoon sessions are generally available
- Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
- G-AXLZ is currently undergoing maintenance so the Flying School will temporarily be using an alternative similar Cub Aircraft
Locations
- West Sussex
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