Suffolk/Norfolk Flight Experience

[Clear Right,Px Good!]

All,

A request for info!. I am a serving Flight Engineer in the Air Force, my father has his 60th Birthday looming in October. Naturally he loves everything aviation, and I was wondering if anyone could supply me with information on how to go about getting him a rather special flight in an interesting old aircraft.

Ok, so I could book him a red letter day for a flight in a "Tiggie" for a couple of hundred pounds, however being in aviation myself I feel it my duty to try and by-pass the penny pinchers and see if I can achieve this direct.

Later
CRPxGood

[Pitts2112]

You can do it directly. Ring up the Cambridge Flying Club and book a flight in their Tiger Moths. Should cost you a fraction of what one of the Red Letter Days would. I did a couple of hours with them a few years ago and, despite the fact that the Moth is a thoroughly miserable creation in every respect, I thought the club do a very nice job with things. Your dad will have a ball!

Then take him on down to Duxford and watch his head explode!

I'm guessing you're at Mildenhall? I was. 100th CES, 95-98.

Pitts2112

[pumper_bob]

How about a trip in a Dragon Domini? Rex Ford has one i believe, i saw it change from a pile of old wood into a Concours condition Beauty. I cant remember exactly, but he said it costs as much in oil as fuel to run but it is a great thing to see. He's based at Fenland i think.

[airborne_artist]

Boeing Stearman from Old Buckenham, or Chipmunk from Henlow (almost E Anglia?)

[Clear Right,Px Good!]

Boeing Stearman from Old Buckenham

That would certainly put a smile on his face, i'll enquire.
CRPxGood

[maxdrypower]

Recently flew into old buck for some summary purpose that wont interest anyone . I saw the stearman there, very very nice example would'nt have minded a blast myself , a thing of beauty

[contrail]

If you want something really special (but unfortunately quite expensive) & you're prepared to travel to Breighton airfield near Selby (Yorks), you can get a ride in a P-51 Mustang via the Real Aeroplane Company (Taff Smith).
£600 for 30mins.

[Norfolk Newbie]

Boeing Stearman from Old Buckenham

Just what I would have said.

And if its your fathers thing, Gerry will throw in a few aerobatics in the Stearman!

[edited to correct speeeling of a certain CFI's name]

[Cusco]

Newbie:

It's Gerry..................


Safe (and inverted) flying

Cusco.

[Wessex Boy]

Conington near Peterborough have a Chipmunk, Sibson just up the A1 have a Cub and a Tiger Moth
Fill your boots!

[Chilli Monster]

If you're in Lincs, and he's visiting you at any stage you could always try Truman Aviation at Nottingham - they had a Tiger Moth which you could book flights in, think it's still available.

[Clear Right,Px Good!]

Good Info, Thanks !. & Pitts 2112.......No I am not at Mildenhall, However we did a lovely approach or two at the very same this morning....Must have been interesting for the guys to watch !

I have ascertained the Stearman is owned by Gerry, anyone know how I can get in touch with him ?

Regards
CRPxGood

[Cusco]

Touchdown Aero Centre
Website
www(dot)oldbuck(dot)com
Email:
flying(at)oldbuck(dot)com
Tel
01953 860806
Freq
124.4MHz

Enjoy
Cusco

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