The "Smithy" Illawarra Scenic Joy Flight

We’ll head south and follow the initial path of the first ever commercial flight between Australia and New Zealand by arguably one of the world’s most famous aviation pioneers, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. In January 1933, “Smithy” as he was affectionately known, left Sydney in his Fokker Tri-plane the Southern Cross and headed down to Seven Mile Beach at Gerroa (chosen because it was long and flat with hard-packed sand). Enjoy gob-smacking views of the sub-tropical rainforest around Jamberoo and Saddleback Mountain. Imagine ‘’Smithy” taking off as we fly past Mount Coolangatta and then along the Seven Mile Beach, before heading back along the coast, past the famous Blowhole at Kiama.

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 45 minutes.

Price shown is for 1 person

SESSION LENGTH

The "Smithy" Illawarra Scenic Flight includes 45 minutes in the air but you should allow 55 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 scenic joy 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.

Price shown is for 1 person