Ready for takeoff!
A gift for
Professor Jane Sandall
on her 70th Birthday
✈
With love,
John & Shan
Ready for takeoff!
A gift for
on her 70th Birthday
With love,
John & Shan
We've researched flight experiences across the South East and handpicked our top recommendations. Each offers something special — from iconic biplanes to military trainers, gentle scenic tours to thrilling aerobatics.
Below you'll find our curated picks with the tradeoffs explained. Or if you'd prefer to explore all options yourself, use our interactive flight browser.
de Havilland Tiger Moth (1930s) · 30 minutes
The quintessential vintage flight. An open-cockpit biplane experience complete with leather flying helmet and goggles. You'll feel the wind in your face as you soar over the Kent countryside in one of aviation's most beloved aircraft. Optional aerobatics available, and you can even take the controls.
RAF Bulldog (1974) · 60 minutes
The most flying time for your money. A full hour in a classic military trainer, flying over Kent's most stunning stately homes — Chartwell (Churchill's home), Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, and Leeds Castle. At just £4.98 per minute, this offers exceptional value with aerobatics included.
Piper Super Cub (1954) · 30 minutes
The closest and most convenient option. Just 20 minutes from Brighton, this flight takes you over the stunning Seven Sisters cliffs, Beachy Head, and the South Downs National Park. A gentle, scenic flight in a classic 1950s taildragger aircraft — perfect if aerobatics aren't your thing.
de Havilland Chipmunk (1950s) · 45 minutes
Fly the aircraft that trained RAF pilots. The Chipmunk was the primary trainer for the RAF for decades — this is the exact type of aircraft used to train everyone from fighter pilots to Prince Charles. Includes views of the White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury Cathedral, and historic RAF Manston.
| Experience | Price | Duration | £/min | Drive | Aerobatics | Take Controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Moth | £285 | 30 min | £9.50 | 75 min | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAF Bulldog | £299 | 60 min | £4.98 | 45 min | ✓ | ✓ |
| Piper Super Cub | £175 | 30 min | £5.83 | 20 min | — | ✓ |
| Chipmunk | £225 | 45 min | £5.00 | 75 min | ✓ | ✓ |
We've compiled 12 flight experiences in total, from gentle scenic tours to adrenaline-pumping aerobatics in competition aircraft. Use our interactive browser to filter by budget, duration, drive time, and more.
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