Harvard Aerobatics Experience

What Can I Expect

Harvard aerobatics - take a 1953 warbird, pop in a highly experienced pilot, you in the rear seat and you've got yourself an amazing aerial adventure filled with aerobatic moves like Derry Turns!

These 20-minute flights depart from Peterborough Conington airfield and they will totally immerse you in the world of vintage wartime aviation. The Harvard was, after all, the advanced trainer of the 40s and 50s. This was the plane young pilots flew before stepping up into Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancasters.

And what a training plane it was! Still today, this 'Wacky Wabbit' Harvard is fast, with nimble controls and a fighter-like feel in the air. Handle the Harvard well and you can cope with any other aircraft. That's why it earned the nickname ‘The Pilot Maker'.

You will be in the rear seat for your aerobatics flight. Make no mistake, that doesn't mean you'll merely be a passenger. The aircraft is dual control, so you'll be given the chance to fly this wonderful warbird. And it sure is exhilarating.

As if that wasn't exciting enough, the aerobatics segment of the flight will blow your socks off. You will literally be seeing sky-ground-sky-ground, as the much-loved warbird deftly performs daring stunts in the air.

An inside loop, half-cubans, aileron rolls and those Derry turns. You'll experience them all (and all the G forces that go with them) during your flight out of Peterborough-Conington Airfield.

A Harvard. Aerobatics. You. If you're up for it, you will absolutely love the day you got the chance to experience just what these T-6s can do in the air. Buy your flight voucher online though Into The Blue, the flying experience experts! 

What's Included

• 20 minute aerobatics introductory flight in 'The Wacky Wabbit' a 1953 T-6 Harvard
• Welcome, introduction and pre-flight briefing
• Introduction to the controls and their effects
• Sit in the rear of the aircraft with full dual control
• Opportunity to take control of the aircraft during your flight
• A demonstration of full aerobatics including : Aileron rolls, Half Cubans, Derry Turns and the inside loop
• Experience up to 3Gs simulating combat and what it was like to be a fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain

When Is It Available

• Selected dates between April to October 
• Flights are generally available between 10am and 6pm
• Dates and times are subject to availability and weather conditions

Suitable For

• Minimum age 16 years old
• Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
• Maximum weight 18 stone
• You need to be agile enough to climb into the cockpit

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to come along and watch the take off and landing with great photo opportunities

Anything Else

• All quoted flight times are chock to chock
• Experiences are subject to a minimum of 2 flights taking place. In the unlikely event numbers are not reached dates may be rescheduled