Take to the Sky with a Classic Gift Experience
The original gift experience, flying gift experiences have been luring us into the sky for years. Nowadays, more than ever before, there’s a whole range of options available, from helicopters and aerobatics, to gliders and hot air balloon flights. Here, we give you a rundown on some of the flying experiences you can pick up online.
Introductory flying lesson
The classic flying experience, an introductory flying lesson gives you a briefing on the principles of flying a light aircraft, before you climb aboard for 30 minutes in the sky. Prove your worth and there’s also every chance you’ll get to take the controls. Plus, for convenience’s sake, there’s the added bonus of getting to select from 30-odd locations dotted around the country.
Aerobatic Flying Experiences
Now here’s one for the ballsy among you! There’ll be no taking control and no sedate views of the land below. Instead, it’s no-guts-no-glory as your pilot takes your aircraft to its very limits – rolls, loops and spins are all on the menu during a 25-minute joy ride that you won’t soon forget.
Helicopter Flying Experience
Hitting the skies in a chopper generally takes three different forms. The most affordable option is a basic flight that involves climbing to around 1,000 feet and accelerating to speeds of over 120mph, before touching down five minutes later. It’s as brief as it is fun. Alternatively, the 30-minute challenge allows you to take control for the majority of the half-hour, while the biggie – a no-expense-spared day-long lesson – comes with detailed briefings and no fewer than two hours in the air.
Tiger Moth Flights
If you’re less concerned about the trappings of a modern-day plane, a Tiger Moth flight could be just the ticket. They offer the perfect chance to rewind time and experience how flying was once enjoyed. And, with a 30-minute lesson, you’ll have a hands-on opportunity to take control of these magnificent flying machines.
Gliding Course
For some, the notion of flying at 1,500 feet in an engineless vessel is nothing short of madness. For others, however, it doesn’t get much better than gliding peacefully over the English countryside for 20 minutes. Better yet, buy online and your voucher also gives you a free 90-day membership that entitles you to extra discounted flights.
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Typically offered as a midweek package, these sunrise flights are a dreamy way to see in the day. Arriving early, you’ll help set up the balloon, before rising to 2,000 feet as day breaks over your chosen county. The whole experience lasts for about three-and-a-half hours, with one of those being spent in the sky.
GoneDigging have a dozen flying experiencesavailable, so there’ll be something to suit both adrenaline junkies and sky-high flunkies. To have a look for yourself, pay our super-dooper website a visit, where you’ll find everything we’ve included here, plus a few extra variations.
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