Weekend Top Gun Flight Experience - Goodwood

You won't need a wingman during this insane Top Gun flying experience. Flying with an instructor, you take control of a 'T67 Fire' monoplane to perform some aerobatic tricks - an unforgettable flight!
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You won't need a wingman during this insane Top Gun flying experience. Flying with an instructor, you take control of a 'T67 Fire' monoplane to perform some aerobatic tricks - an unforgettable flight!

Flying Experience Days: This is your chance to fly like a fighter pilot! Anyone who has watched Top Gun, or marvelled at the glorious Red Arrows as they soar through the skies, has quite possibly fantasised about being the pilot in the cockpit. Aerobatic flying is amazing to watch, and even more amazing to perform! With this superb aerobatic experience, valid for a weekend booking, you can don a flying suit just like Maverick's and fly a T67 Firefly plane yourself!

The T67 Firefly is a low-wing monoplane that has been used by 10 different Air forces, and in some cases was equipped with rockets and 7.62mm machine guns! But don't worry, the aircraft you will be flying in is purely used for aerobatic flying and airborne fun - no guns! You will be taught by ex-military instructors, who will demonstrate a formation take-off as well as some close-formation flying, before teaching you how to fly aerobatics yourself. Perform some aerobatics yourself, before trying out a spot of tail-chasing - serious Top Gun action.On arrival you will be provided with refreshments before kitting out into your flying suit. You choose your call-sign name badge ("Maverick", "Iceman" etc) for the day before attending a full pre flight briefing which includes all safety/parachute procedures, and how to fly aerobatics and air combat (yourself!). It is now time for your flight! This will include a formation take-off (2 aircraft), formation close maneuvering in the climb, demonstration and practice of effects of controls and aerobatics maneuvers, 'Hands on stick' time - opportunity for you to fly some aerobatics yourself, demo & practice tail-chase with other airplane - 'shoot the bandit' & smoke! Finally your instructor will talk you through return to base. Your experience will finish with a full de-brief and the presentation of a certificate to keep as a memento of your day.

You can purchase a video of the day for £49.

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Availability

This runs from April to October Saturday's only at 10:30am or 1pm. 

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Requirements

Minimum Age: 12
Maximum Weight: 17 stone

If you are over 71 years of age you will be required to provide a letter from your doctor confirming your suitability to fly.

You will be required to complete a medical form before flying.

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Duration

Experience Duration: 0:40

Time Spent at Venue: 4:00

The Top Gun Experience will last for 3-4 hours in total witharound 40 minutes flying time.

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Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Weekend Top Gun Flight Experience - Goodwood is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: Private

Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes

You are only allowed to fly with your ex-militant expertinstructor on this Top Gun Flight. However, you can also bring aspectator along who will be looked after during the course of theday. It's a good idea to get them to drive because you may wellfeel knackered after this High G, High Adrenaline experience!

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Where is it Located

Chichester (West Sussex)

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What to Wear

You will be provided with your flying suit and helmet. Please wear FLAT shoes with decent grip (eg: trainers) and no skirts (girls or boys!).

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Weather

The Top Gun experience is weather dependent, it is absolutely necessary that you call the centre before you set off for the day.

Reviews
Marie - Anonymous location
  • 04/05/2015
I was really happy with the overall experience. I booked this as a surprise for my husband and he was really pleased and had a brilliant experience.
Marie Johnson - Anonymous location
  • 04/05/2014
I was really happy with the overall experience. I booked this as a surprise for my husband and he was really pleased and had a brilliant experience. However I am a little disappointed that the cost of £49 that I paid you for the DVD had...
I was really happy with the overall experience. I booked this as a surprise for my husband and he was really pleased and had a brilliant experience. However I am a little disappointed that the cost of £49 that I paid you for the DVD had not been past to them and I'm now awaiting the DVD of this experience. I have left it with them to contact you and I've already emailed you about it too which I'm awaiting a reply.
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Stuart Rollason - Anonymous location
  • 10/08/2011
The instructor, who took me up, was excellent. He gave me a good amount of time flying the plane and the tail-chasing was just the best. Thanks to all! Stuart R
Andrew grahame - Anonymous location
  • 18/09/2009
Amazing experience, worth every penny. Easy to organise and top quality centre.
Expert Interview with Ultimate High

Are you looking for an adrenaline-fuelled gift, that will reach new levels of excitement and thrill? Ultimate High in Goodwood, Chichester, offers extreme aerobatic flying experiences and flights with professional fighter pilots – truly the ultimate high! We interviewed Jo to find out more about these incredible flying experiences, and found out a lot of very interesting facts about their planes and celebrity visitors.

Q1: We know that Ultimate High has a very fascinating history behind the planes, could you tell us more about this?

Ultimate High operate 2 different types of aircraft.  Our British built Slingsby Fireflies were used by the military as part of the process to train to prepare fighter pilots for the front line.  Our flying guests sit side by side with their instructor and the bubble canopy allows fantastic visibility whichever way up the aeroplane is!  Our tandem seat Extra 300 aircraft is a two-seat version of the aircraft used in the Red Bull Air Races and is used for public air displays.  Celebrities who have flown with us include Guy Martin who learnt how to deal with G-forces for his wall of death world record attempt, the Stig, Reggie Yates, Steve Backshall, Carol Vorderman, Dr Alice Roberts, and we have featured on numerous TV programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing, Coast, Blue Peter and Fifth Gear.

Q2: What differentiates your flying experiences to other competitors?

We use extremely powerful aircraft that enable guests to derive first hand experience of flying on the edge.  All of our instructors are ex-military professional instructors who love demonstrating the joys of aerobatic flight. We are the only place in Europe where you can fly simulated air combat in former military aircraft. We have also been awarded the title of “Best Adventure Experience” by the Gadget Show.

Q3: What advice would you give anyone who hasn’t flown before or is a little apprehensive about a flying experience?

Our experienced and considerate instructors always ensure that the flight is tailored specifically to the guest. Some guests choose to fly very gently whilst others are much more adventurous; we make sure that we always deliver exactly the right amount of excitement to each individual.

Q4: In your opinion, what is the best part of your job?

Introducing newcomers to the amazing experience of aerobatic flight and sharing their enjoyment and laughter.

Q5: What type of aerobatic stunts do you do while flying?

Aerobatic manoeuvres flown range from the most simple, such as loops and rolls, anywhere up to the extreme tumbling figures demonstrated at air shows.  G-forces can range between +8G and -4G!

Q6: Best Adventure Experience: What three words would you use to describe your flying experiences?

Adrenaline-fuelled, exciting, fun.

Thank you very much to Jo for answering our questions about Ultimate High. It is amazing to hear about the history behind the former military aircrafts and how they are still being used today in such a remarkable way. It really is no surprise that they received an award for the Best Adventure Experience! These flying experiences are the perfect gift for anyone with a head for heights and enjoys an action-packed activity.

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