Slingsby T67 Firefly
Embark on an unforgettable aerial adventure with the Slingsby T67 Firefly aeroplane. Known for its robust design and exceptional aerobatic capabilities, the T67 Firefly is an ideal choice for a unique, thrilling flying experience. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of flight, ensuring a safe and thrilling journey as you master loops, rolls, and more. Take to the skies and book your flight today!
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Get to know this aerobatic, military plane with a history dating back to 1974. With versatility in both aerobatics and flight training, the Slingsby T67 Firefly is ideal for those learning how to fly, as well as somebody who wants to experience the wilder side of aerobatics. Used widely by the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force in the UK, the Firefly has built a reputation for excellent maneuverability and handling through the skies.
Being a 2-seater means it’s ideal for expert and student to sit side by side and work alongside each other to get used to the controls. It also has a large bubble canopy meaning you get great visibility through the skies at all times. Although the Slingsby T67 Firefly took its first flight in Yorkshire, it has been used by the armed forces across the world to train pilots, making it an ideal aircraft to learn in for all abilities.
What Flying Experiences in the Slingsby T67 Firefly are available?
We’ve really worked to emphasize the military connections with this plane in the Flying Experiences we’re currently offering in the Slingsby T67 Firefly. As well as classic Aerobatic Flights, we’re also offering you the chance to experience what it’s like to be a fighter pilot in an aerial mission in the Firefly from Goodwood Aerodrome. Here, you will be doing most of the flying and basic manoeuvres before taking on an air combat mission against your opponent!
If you’re feeling extra adventurous and want to experience the true power behind the Firefly, you can even jump aboard a space style flight - where you get to feel the same levels of G-force that astronauts are subjected to during spaceflights. Even though you will be staying firmly on this planet, it’s one of the closest experiences you can get to understanding space flying!
All of the aerobatic experiences in the Firefly will teach you how to control the plane, and the experienced instructors will demonstrate loops, rolls, spins and other standard aerobatic figures as you take a seat alongside them. Depending on your mood, experiences can be altered to be more extreme or less - depending on the attendant. But one thing we know for sure is that a Flight in a Slingsby T67 Firefly is going to be one you remember.
Where Can I Fly From?
Currently, flights in the Slingsby T67 Firefly are available from Goodwood Aerodrome in Sussex, however, if you’re in the South East of England or find yourself there, we’d highly recommend a visit. Offering a huge range of Flying Experiences with some of the most experienced instructors around, there’s good reason why this location is on many aviation lover’s list because of the sheer range of flights on offer.
That, and taking off from here gives you some of the best views around. You’ll be treated to an amazing view of the Sussex coastline and and views that stretch for miles on a clear day.
How to Book
Ready to book your dream aerobatic flight? It’s never been easier on the Flydays website. Simply find the experience you want to book, add it to your cart and purchase a gift voucher! Once this is all sorted, you can then arrange a date that suits you later on.
Alternatively, if you’re buying for somebody else you can even purchase an open Flying Experiences Gift Voucher up the value of £500 which can be redeemed across the site. This gives that special someone the chance to choose the flight of their dreams and means you don’t have to worry about choosing the wrong experience!
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