Trial Flight - De Havilland Chipmunk

Your experience will begin with a pre-flight briefing and inspection of the aircraft before getting strapped in and soaring off into the ‘Big Blue’ in your very own original 1950’s De Havilland ‘Chipmunk’.

Then you will be helped to strap yourself into your seat. You will be sitting at the back of the aircraft and your pilot will be sitting behind you. When all is ready and the propeller has been swung to start the engine you will be up and away on your De Havilland Chipmunk.

You have communication with your pilot for the duration of the flight and he will make the journey as enjoyable as possible for you pointing out areas of interest as you sit back and watch the world fly past. You will even have a chance to fly it yourself!

On return to the Hangar you will be assisted from the aircraft by the ground crew and there will be an opportunity for some further photos.

Information about your plane:

Built in the 1950’s our De Havilland Chipmunk started life with the Royal Air Force and is one of the RAF’s longest serving aircraft after being retired in 1993. The Chipmunk replaced the Tiger Moth as an initial pilot trainer, offering relatively modern features such as flaps, brakes, radio and enclosed cockpit. The Duke of Edinburgh learned to fly in the Chipmunks and made his first solo flight in 1952. In later years the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York also received their initial pilot training in Chipmunks!

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.