Wing Walking Shaftesbury

What Can I Expect

Want to go wing walking in Dorset? You've come to the right place. Climb onboard a Stearman and go wing walking at Henstridge Airfield - a lovely and welcoming little airfield near Shaftesbury on the Dorset/Somerset border.

Some would say you'd have to be mad to pay to stand on the wing of a moving aircraft. Indeed, we sell perfectly enjoyable experiences where you can sit in a nice comfy seat inside the cockpit and enjoy the views that way. But for reasons only known to would-be wing walkers, you seem to love taking the far more daredevil option of being strapped onto the top wing instead!

Even facing the full-force of the elements doesn't put you off. Having your jowls wobbled mercilessly as you swoop around the sky doesn't seem to bother you. Neither does the fact that you could be diving at angles of around 35 degrees to do flypasts. And you're certainly not fussed about there being a whole crowd of people watching the entire aerial spectacle above Henstridge airfield as it happens.

Wing walking with this team, one of the few fully UK CAA approved operators of wing walk flights for the general public and for sponsored wing walks, is only available through us at Into The Blue.

Located between Sherborne and Shaftesbury, Henstridge is a great place for your wing walking debut. The airfield still has one of the original tarmac runways from its WW2 origins, when the airfield was a Fleet Arm training base designated HMS Dipper. Today it's a friendly and bustling general aviation airfield with lots of modern and vintage aircraft based there.

We doubt you'll have much time for taking in the views as you wing walk, but if you do look around, you'll agree it's a super backdrop for such a crazy aerial activity. Instead, you'll probably be much more interested in trying to combat all that fast-moving air (you can reach speeds of 120mph) and making huge waving gestures to your friends and family who have come to spectate and cheer you on.

Buy your voucher for wing walking in Dorset now and see if you conquer the wing at Henstridge airfield!

What's Included

When Is It Available

Suitable For

• Please be aware that wing walking carries a higher risk than a 'normal' airline flight and these risks will be clearly explained to you on the day
• Wing Walkers must be between 18 and 80 years old
• Maximum weight is 85kg (187.4 lbs) with clothes and shoes on
• Participants will be weighed on the day. If over the weight limit you will forfeit your experience
• You need to be able to climb up to the top wing of the aircraft (around 10 feet)
• You cannot take part if you have or are suffering from Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, blackouts, fainting or giddiness, disease of the brain or nervous system, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, recurrent weakness or dislocation of any limb, diabetes, mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction although if managed by diet or medication you may be able to participate and should contact your GP/Consultant
• If you have any pre existing medical conditions which you feel may prevent you from taking part you should consult your doctor
• You cannot fly if you a pregnant
• All wingwalkers will be required to sign a disclaimer prior to taking part
• You will be securely attached to the aircraft at all times using a purpose built CAA approved harness and rig
• You should wear a couple of layers of close fitting comfortable clothing and flat soled lace up footwear
• Earplugs and goggles are provided
• Jewellery will need to be removed for the display
• Pets are not allowed on the airfield
• You cannot consume alcohol or drugs before a flight, tests my be applied if you are suspected of breaking these rules

Spectators

• You can invite up to 50 guests to watch
• Great opportunities for photographs and video recordings to be taken
• The airfield has a Club house with an outside spectator area providing
• Car parking, toilets and catering facilities are located on site

Anything Else

• This experience is approved by the CAA and you are permitted to raise money or be sponsored whilst Wing Walking at this location
• Groups of 10+ can also be accommodated and include a free lunch - please call us for details