What is an Adventure Flight?
‘Adventure Flight Operations’ are flights that are conducted to give the passenger the experience of manoeuvres, g forces and sensations that would be expected when an ex-military aircraft was flown in-service. When they conform to these requirements it is possible for an enthusiast to experience flight in a rare and exciting aircraft, which would otherwise be the exclusive domain of a privileged few.
WARNING
WHEN YOU FLY IN THIS AIRCRAFT YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.
ANY SAFETY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY THE OPERATOR OF THIS AIRCRAFT MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. THE OPERATOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION REGARDING ITS PURPOSE AND DIRECTIONS FOR ITS USE.
THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRCRAFT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MEET ANY SAFETY STANDARD RECOGNISED BY CASA.
The aircraft is not required by CASA to be operated to the same safety standards as an aircraft used for regular public transport or charter operations.
There are certain conditions that a passenger must be aware of when flying in a ‘Limited Category’ ex-military aircraft. These are listed below:
THIS IS NOT A CHARTER FLIGHT OR SCENIC FLIGHT.
This is an Adventure Flight and is not required to meet the same standards as normally expected in other passenger carrying operations.
The aircraft is an ex-military type, and does not have normal civilian Certification.
There is risk inherent in the operation of this aircraft.
For aerobatic flights, the manoeuvres to be expected are loops, rolls, vertical flight, stall turns, tail slides and wingovers, which will cause the passenger to experience positive ‘g’ and perhaps negative ‘g’. You may ask the pilot to cease aerobatics at any point.
The aircraft has active controls in the passenger cockpit which must not be interfered with at any time. Hands and feet must remain clear of the joystick and rudder pedals.
The aircraft is relatively noisy but there is a push-button activated intercom which requires the microphone to be near the mouth for clear communications. Passengers are encouraged to converse with the pilot, though they may be asked to hold conversation due to radio requirements from time to time.
There will be several noises heard during flight and ground operations, since the aircraft operating systems are largely pneumatic. For example, you will hear and feel the undercarriage retraction/extension.
You will be shown how to operate your harness and canopy. Passengers must advise the pilot if they have any concerns about their harness or how they are feeling. The canopy must remain closed in flight, and only opened with the pilot’s permission once on the ground.
Passengers must be accompanied to and from the aircraft by our staff.
In an emergency, you must follow the instructions of the pilot, including instruction to exit the aircraft after releasing your harness and opening the canopy when on the ground.In an emergency, you may exit the aircraft via either side