The Warbird Flying Lesson UK is a hands-on flying experience in a genuine WWII-era North American T-6 Harvard (CC&F Harvard). This warbird flying lesson UK focuses on authentic aircraft handling and pilot instruction rather than aerobatics, exactly as wartime pilots trained.
What Is the Warbird Flying Lesson UK?
The Warbird Flying Lesson UK is a structured hands-on flying experience in a genuine WWII-era Harvard aircraft, flown as a proper instructional sortie rather than a passenger flight.
The Warbird Flying Lesson is a hands-on air experience flight flown exactly as these aircraft were used during the Second World War.
You will fly a real, airworthy WWII Harvard and learn how pilots were introduced to advanced military aircraft during wartime training.
This experience focuses on:
Aircraft handling
Control coordination
Flying accuracy
Understanding how a WWII trainer feels in the air
Whatโs Included in Your ยฃ429 Experience
Air Experience Flight โ PPL Exercise 3
Pre-Flight Briefing
Before engine start, your instructor will explain:
The aircraft and cockpit layout
Safety equipment and procedures
The flight profile
What you will be doing once airborne
Hands-On Flying
After take-off, you will be given control of the aircraft and fly the Harvard yourself under close supervision.
You will:
Fly straight and level
Carry out gentle turns
Experience the weight, balance and responsiveness of a WWII military trainer
No previous flying experience is required. See video below
Instructor Demonstration โ Victory Roll
During the flight, your instructor will demonstrate a Victory Roll, traditionally flown at the end of a successful wartime training sortie.
This is a smooth, controlled demonstration and not an aerobatic sequence.
Photographs with the Aircraft
After landing, you will have the opportunity to take photographs with the aircraft โ perfect for memories, gifts and social media.
Optional Extended Flying Time
If you would like more time in the air, additional 10-minute extensions may be added after landing:
ยฃ199 per additional 10 minutes (subject to availability)
Who This Experience Is For
This experience is ideal for:
Aviation and military history enthusiasts
First-time warbird flyers
Pilots wanting to experience a WWII trainer
Gift buyers looking for something authentic
Anyone who wants hands-on flying without aerobatics
A True WWII Flying Experience
This is not a theme-park ride or an aerobatic display flight.
It is a genuine flying lesson in a real WWII aircraft, delivered with authenticity, professionalism and respect for the aircraftโs history.
This experience also sits alongside our Vintage Warbird Experience and can be extended into a longer sortie with the Fighter Mission for those wanting more time in the aircraft.
This warbird flying lesson UK experience offers one of the most authentic ways to fly a real WWII military aircraft today.
FAQ
How long is the Extreme Vintage Warbird Experience?
The flight duration includes airborne aerobatics and hands-on flying, 20 minutes from taxi to shut down of the aircraft. Optional extensions are available.
Do I get to fly the aircraft?
Yesโafter take-off youโll fly the Harvard yourself, guided by your instructor.
Is this suitable for non-pilots?
Absolutely. No previous flying experience is required.
Are aerobatics guaranteed?
They are planned but subject to weather, airspace and safety considerations on the day. Only the victory roll on the Warbird flying lesson, full aerobatic demonstration on the upgraded flights.
Dam Buster Flight in a T6 Harvard | Derwent Dams Warbird Mission
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_T-6_Texan