Spitfire flights
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Spitfire flights
Does anyone know if it's possible to buy a pleasure flight in one of the converted two-seater Spitfires? call it a donation if it helps
Always wanted to fly in one as far back as I can remember now fifty would love to.
Always wanted to fly in one as far back as I can remember now fifty would love to.
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They are all on permits so they wont advertise (particularly on here!) that they'll sell flights because it's not legal.
Try a Harvard though, they're pretty brilliant.
I also think you can get Hunter experiences which would be awesome too, I rather suspect though that you would be talking £5k for 1 hr.
Try a Harvard though, they're pretty brilliant.
I also think you can get Hunter experiences which would be awesome too, I rather suspect though that you would be talking £5k for 1 hr.
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Or just give up on this nanny state country and go somewhere where you CAN legally pay for a pleasure flight. Plenty choice in the USA, Mustang, Spitfire, DC3's, Harvards and a B25 Mitchell all spring to mind!
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Just came across this site - not a recommendation, just thought it may be of interest.
Fly with a Spitfire, Spitfire, Spitfire flight, Battle of Britain - Action Stations
BobD
Fly with a Spitfire, Spitfire, Spitfire flight, Battle of Britain - Action Stations
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Spitfire Flights
Hi,
Not sure if you’ve had any luck with trying to find an answer to this. My understanding is that there are only 3 airworthy 2 seater Spitfires in the UK and getting to fly in one will prove tricky due to CAA regulations. I was looking for something similar last year.
An alternative might be to get a flight in an aircraft which flies alongside the Spitfire whilst it undertakes a number of manoeuvres. There are a couple of companies offering this www.historic-flying-aces.co.uk and www.goactionstations.co.uk. They might be able to help.
Good luck!
Not sure if you’ve had any luck with trying to find an answer to this. My understanding is that there are only 3 airworthy 2 seater Spitfires in the UK and getting to fly in one will prove tricky due to CAA regulations. I was looking for something similar last year.
An alternative might be to get a flight in an aircraft which flies alongside the Spitfire whilst it undertakes a number of manoeuvres. There are a couple of companies offering this www.historic-flying-aces.co.uk and www.goactionstations.co.uk. They might be able to help.
Good luck!
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From: Lincs.
I understand there is a change to the CAA rules coming along quite soon which would allow such an event to take place, not sure of the exact details but its something to do with standardizing the rules across the EASA enlisted countries.
Last year saw Five serviceable two seat spits in the same week at Duxford; Four for an airshow and one in for servicing, (Welsh shiny one!) all in the same week!!
Last year saw Five serviceable two seat spits in the same week at Duxford; Four for an airshow and one in for servicing, (Welsh shiny one!) all in the same week!!
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Try Peter Teichman at The Hangar 11 Collection Home Page. He's got some two-seat stuff, and I thought he had a two-seat Spit as well but it dosn't show on the website.
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For what it is worth There are changes being proposed by the CAA and under consultation by industry at the moment that could well see major changes that will lead to the operation of comercially based flights in the likes of Spitfires.
And I quote
See
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2537/Annex...%20Comment.pdf
And
Proposed Amendment to BCAR A, CAP 553 and BCAR B, CAP 554 | Consultations and Responses | About the CAA
And I quote
and it provides a framework that could be used to support limited commercial operation of ex-military aircraft in the future.
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2537/Annex...%20Comment.pdf
And
Proposed Amendment to BCAR A, CAP 553 and BCAR B, CAP 554 | Consultations and Responses | About the CAA
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FWIW, if you felt like a wee trip down south we can do you a flight in a cold-war USSR jet (hands on if you're looking for a type-rating), followed by a C47 perhaps if you're feeling like winding down after that 
Oh, and it's blue skies with occasional cloud and around 24C at the moment
FP.
Oh, and it's blue skies with occasional cloud and around 24C at the moment
FP.
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From: London
I did a P51 flight at Stallion 51 in Kissimmee, FL a couple years ago. At the time it was USD 2100.00 for 30mins and USD 3000.00 for an hour.
Yes expensive, but a fantastic one-off treat. I did an hour flight of aerobatic moves away at a training area. Great experience and they have internal/external video cams for nice take away video. Highly recommend it.
Yes expensive, but a fantastic one-off treat. I did an hour flight of aerobatic moves away at a training area. Great experience and they have internal/external video cams for nice take away video. Highly recommend it.
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They are definitely one of best things about flying into that wonderful airfield. On more than one occasion I've called for join and been cautioned against "jet provost and spitfire traffic" in the circuit which you don't get just anywhere...
Watching the XI Spitfire takeoff, Merlin engine at full chat, is a sight and sound to behold.
Wasn't aware they had two seaters though.
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