Experience the G forces on this ultimate roller coaster ride – the “Stunt Pilot” Aerobatic Stunt Flight. Re-live the magic of the barnstorming years as your pilot demonstrates the capability of the Stearman Biplane in its role as an air show plane. You will experience the G forces on this ultimate roller coaster ride as you fly through manoeuvres like barrel rolls, stall turns, cuban eights, snap rolls and the dreaded tail spin just to name a few. While you are spinning around you can look out and see some of the best views of the Illawarra escarpment rising out of the sea! If you’re not sure about it, remember that our flight crew are hand selected aerobatic pilots and are held to the highest standards of skill and safety. Get upside down now!
The Boeing Stearman
The aircraft of choice is a 1943 WWII era fully restored Boeing Stearman aerobatic military trainer. This aircraft has been fully restored to meet all CASA requirements for Standard Charter category. Now known as “Lilly Warra” she is the flagship of the fleet.
The flight is recorded on full HD video which can be purchased on the day.
Flight time is 30 minutes.
BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT
We know you want to secure a flight date immediately, but due to the popularity of these flights we cannot offer definite dates. When you are ready to book, please ...
Under "Options" below, supply your preferred date, and an alternate date for the flight. We will contact you to confirm these dates with you. Please also, supply your height and weight.
The click on the “Choose a Date” Tab above and click on the “Open Booking” Option.
Lastly, add to cart and proceed to checkout!
Our Guarantee: If we are unable to fly on the dates you provide, and you are not happy with our alternate suggestions, we will refund your payment immediately.
Price shown is for 1 person
SESSION LENGTH
The “Stunt Pilot” includes 30 minutes in the air but you should allow 40 minutes for the whole experience. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to flight time.
RESTRICTIONS
Minimum age is 13 years (you must have parental consent to fly if under 18 years old)
Maximum height is 200cm (please provide height below under options)
Maximum weight is 120kg (please provide weight below under options)
Passengers need to be reasonably mobile, please declare any health issues.
We cannot carry persons affected by drugs or alcohol.
Note: the pilot in command must refuse any passenger who may adversely impact the safe conduct of the flight.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING
Loose comfortable clothing suitable for the weather on the day
Soft sole, fully enclosed shoes (joggers are perfect). No hard soles or high heels
Sunglasses are helpful for glare
Hair tie if you have long hair
WHAT IS SUPPLIED
The aerobatic flight in a fully restored WWII Boeing Stearman Bi-plane
Cover-all flight suit in a range of sizes
Professional pilots with many years of experience and local knowledge
High Definition multi-view DVD Video of your flight is available for additional fee
In flight photographs of your flight are available for an additional fee
NUMBERS:
You will be one on one with the instructor. Family and friends can watch the flight preparations and take photos of the aircraft on the ground before and after the flight. Take off and landing can be viewed from the terminal café/restaurant, or from various points outside of the fenced areas.
WEATHER:
This experience is weather dependant. In the event of poor weather conditions the flight will be rescheduled.