Wing Walking in Kent
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Have a bucket list space left and not sure what to fill it with? Well this Wing Walking Experience in Kent is the perfect adrenaline filled experience to fill that gap, it’s a no brainer! You will be learning the art of walking on the wing of a Boeing Stearman biplane at Headcorn Aerodrome, one of the busiest general aviation airfields in the south east. Formerly known as RAF Lashenden, Headcorn is the hub for all things entertainment and aerial. With the chance to scare yourself silly and create a memory to last a lifetime, a wing walk is the perfect bucket list addition. The ground team will conduct a briefing which will include safety details, instructions on how to get in and out of the harness on the plane as well as teach you hand signals so you can communicate with the pilot. Before you know it you will be up in the sky soaring over the Kent countryside. So what are you waiting for? Book yourself or a loved one in for an experience of a lifetime!
- Wing walk at Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent
- Fly on the top wing of a Boeing Stearman biplane and complete a variety of flypasts and manoeuvres
- Full pre-flight briefing and training with detailed instructions on use of the rig and belts, breathing techniques and hand signals
- This is the experience waiting to go on your bucket list
- Allow up to an hour at the venue, the flight itself will last 10 minutes
- A recording of your flight is available for an additional charge on the day - currently (£40)
- Welcome and sign-in
- Introduction
- Full pre-fight briefing and training with detailed instructions on use of the rig and belts, breathing techniques and hand signals
- Time to get you up to the plane and strapped in
- Lift off - 10 minute flight, swoop over the Kent countryside!
- Landing
Information
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 80 years
Maximum Weight: 85.00 kg
- Selected dates between April and October
- Choose from a weekday only voucher or to include weekend availability opt for the anytime voucher
- Weekday sessions usually take place on Mondays and Thursdays
- Displays can be scheduled to take place between 10am and 4pm
- Numbers for each date are limited and operate on a first come first serve basis
- All flights are weather dependant, if your display is cancelled due to poor weather an alternative date will be arranged
- Please be aware that wing walking carries a higher risk than a 'normal' airline flight and these risks will be clearly explained to you on the day
- Wing walkers must be between 18 and 80 years old
- You must weigh less than 13 stone 4 lb (85kg)
- Participants will be weighed on the day. If over the weight limit you will forfeit your experience
- You need to be able to climb up to the top wing of the aircraft (around 10 feet)
- You cannot take part if you have or are suffering from Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, blackouts, fainting or giddiness, disease of the brain or nervous system, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, recurrent weakness or dislocation of any limb, diabetes, mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction although if managed by diet or medication you may be able to participate and should contact your GP/Consultant
- If you have any pre existing medical conditions which you feel may prevent you from taking part you should consult your doctor
- You cannot fly if you are pregnant
- All wing walkers will be required to sign a disclaimer prior to taking part
- You will be securely attached to the aircraft at all times using a purpose built CAA approved harness and rig
- You should wear a couple of layers of close fitting comfortable clothing and flat soled lace up footwear
- Earplugs and goggles are provided
- Jewellery will need to be removed for the display
- Pets are not allowed on the airfield
- You cannot consume alcohol or drugs before a flight, tests may be applied if you are suspected of breaking these rules
Locations
- Kent
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