A one-hour, hands-on warbird adventure with route planning and full WWII aerobatics
The Fighter Mission is a premium, extended one-hour aviation experience created for those who want maximum time at the controls, deeper immersion, and the opportunity to plan and execute a genuine fighter-style mission profile.
For anyone seeking the most hands-on flying time we offer, this experience delivers.
During the flight, youโll work closely with your instructor to plan the route, handle the aircraft for a significant portion of the mission, and experience the same WWII aerobatics taught to fighter pilots of the 1940s.
As a result, this flight feels far closer to a real wartime training sortie than a simple air experience.
Unlike shorter flights, the Fighter Mission allows time to settle into the aircraft and truly understand how a warbird behaves.
Because of the extended duration, youโll experience the Harvard in climb, cruise, turns, and higher-energy manoeuvres, building confidence throughout the sortie.
In addition, the mission-style structure means every phase of the flight has purpose, from planning on the ground to execution in the air.
A full 60-minute airborne experience, making this one of our longest and most immersive flight options.
For this reason, generous hands-on flying time is built into the mission from start to finish.
Before engine start, youโll sit down with your instructor to plan the route.
During this briefing, youโll discuss headings, altitude, manoeuvres, and what to expect during each phase of the flight.
Throughout the mission, youโll fly the Harvard for extended periods.
At the same time, youโll learn how the aircraft responds in climb, cruise, turns, and combat-style manoeuvres.
Just like WWII fighter training, youโll witness and feel a complete aerobatic display, including:
Loop
Aileron Roll
Barrel Roll
Cuban Eight
These classic manoeuvres were used to prepare pilots for aerial combat and are demonstrated in a controlled, professional environment.
In addition to aerobatics, your instructor will demonstrate evasive manoeuvres used to avoid enemy fighters during the Battle of Britain.
The Fighter Mission qualifies as a genuine flying lesson and can be logged in your pilot logbook where applicable.
Finally, youโll have the opportunity to capture your day as a wartime aviator with photographs before or after the flight.
This is one of the most immersive and hands-on warbird experiences available, offering a full hour in the aircraft.
Rather than being a passenger, you become part of the mission.
You will plan the route, fly the aircraft yourself, experience full WWII aerobatics, and feel the power, precision, and G-forces that shaped fighter pilots preparing for real operations.
Ultimately, this experience is designed for those who want depth, realism, and maximum involvement.