Tiger Moth flights in Devon with a difference! These 45-minute flights in a vintage biplane from Eaglescott Airfield are ‘Sunset Patrol’ experiences. That means you take off in the late afternoon / early evening, for stunning views as the sun goes down over the sea and sand.
These beautiful aircraft were first produced in the 1930s. This particular Moth, G-AHUF, was built in 1943 by Morris Motors at Cowley. Having since been lovingly restored and renovated, she now flies in the bright yellow RAF trainer yellow livery.
Your flight from this Devon airfield starts with a safety talk, where your instructor will explain the basics of flying a traditional tail-wheel plane. Because the Tiger Moth has an open tandem cockpit, you'll have an intercom and headset, so you can talk to the pilot sitting behind you and to be able to listen in to what's going on.
Once you're all suitably kitted out, you'll head onto the apron where this flight experience truly begins. Chock to chock, you get a 45-minute flight in this magnificent biplane. You'll take in the North Devon beaches, gazing down on those rocky cliffs and sandy beaches below as the sun sets.
Your instructor will be at the controls for take-off and landing. However, there is the possibility that you will be able to take over the controls for a short period of time - and it’s an amazing feeling!
We think these Tiger Moth flights in Devon at sunset are the perfect way to experience this iconic biplane at the best moment of the day for flying, when the thermals have dropped and there's often a lovely gentle on-shore sea breeze. It really is the most glorious time of day to head up in the Devonshire skies!
