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FLYING ACTIVITY GIFTS Piccy Description Price & Store 60 Minute Tiger Moth Flying Experience Experience the thrill of flying one of these beautiful old machines! £355 Activitygifts Full Day Circus Skills Course This is the only place in the UK where the general public can learn a range of exciting and exhilarating circus skills, including flying trapeze, stilt-walking, tight-wire walking, human pyramids, juggling, static trapeze, diabolo and acrobatic tumbling. Everything you need, in fact, to put on a wonderful show! Location: London (South East) £119 Buyagift.co.uk Racing Car Experience at Knockhill Once you have seen our impressive fleet of SEATs and single seaters you will be raring to go! Taking the wheel of the SEAT, one of our fully trained instructors will build your confidence and speed preparing you for the drive of your life. Your solo session in the Single Seaters will have you flying along just inches from the ground, experience the magic and excitement normally reserved for the professionals! Location: Knockhill, Fife (Scotland) £215 Buyagift.co.uk Tigers & Tracks Action Day Immersed in the atmosphere of the Imperial War Museum Duxford, this package makes for an extra special day. First is a hands-on flying lesson in the open cockpit of a Tiger Moth, the classic bi-plane, after which you will be able to get behind the wheel of an armoured military vehicle. Next you can enjoy a flight in a Dragon Rapide over the beautiful city of Cambridge before returning to Duxford for a tour of its private aircraft collection. Location: Duxford (Cambridgeshire) £425 Buyagift.co.uk 45 Hour Basic Flight Course After the first experience of flying solo you will be hooked. Just imagine the feeling of knowing you have a full 45 hours of tuition so you can really get to grips with these magnificent flying machines. After this much flight time the only thing between you and your pilots licence is the exam! Location: Essex (South East) £6150 Buyagift.co.uk 30 Minute Tiger Moth Flight Experience a bygone era of aviation during this 30 minute flight over the English countryside. During the flight you will even have the chance to take the flight controls. This nostalgic flying experience is the only way to really appreciate the freedom of the skies offered by this wonderful aircraft. Location: Surrey, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Sheffield, Manchester,Gloucestershire and Devon £199 Buyagift.co.uk Ultimate Flight Experience Take to the skies for your first taste of real flight, this will hopefully be the start of a life long desire to be amongst the clouds like a bird. A 20 minute introductory lesson is probably the best way to experience the enjoyment and privileges of private flying. <br>Then it’s time to see how it can be done as you embark on a 35 minute fair ground ride with a stunt trained pilot who will take light aircraft flying to it’s limits. Location: Essex (South East) £185 Buyagift.co.uk Helicopter Trial Lesson Away Day This is an ideal way to experience the exhilaration of flying a helicopter. As this package includes an in depth briefing on flying and becoming a qualified pilot, it is highly recommended for anyone seriously considering obtaining their Private Pilots Licence. Location: Buckinghamshire (South East) £599 Buyagift.co.uk Top Gun UK Experience (Weekdays) In planes that, until recently were used by the Swedish Airforce, take to the skies over England with a fully qualified instructor to put the quick and manoeuvrable Bulldog through its paces. Following a detailed safety and technical briefing, a formation take off, aerobatic flying and a formation loop are just some of the possibilities during your 30 minute flight. The real highlight is the opportunity to tail chase one of the other planes, just like you have seen it done in the films! Location: Gloucestershire (Midlands) £386 Buyagift.co.uk Arrows Experience - Weekends Have you ever been to an air show where the Red Arrows have wowed you with one of their amazing displays? Ever wondered what it’s like to fly with them? Here is your chance to get an insight into the world of close formation aerobatic display flying with the experts themselves. You will enjoy a thirty minute flight, experiencing loops, barrel rolls, tail-chasing and forces up to 5G, courtesy of a team of expert pilots almost all of whom have been part of the Red Arrows team at some point. Location: Hampshire (South East) £399 Buyagift.co.uk Arrows Experience Have you ever been to an air show where the Red Arrows have wowed you with one of their amazing displays? Ever wondered what it’s like to fly with them? Here is your chance to get an insight into the world of close formation aerobatic display flying with the experts themselves. You will enjoy a thirty minute flight, experiencing loops, barrel rolls, tail-chasing and forces up to 5G, courtesy of a team of expert pilots almost all of whom have been part of the Red Arrows team at some point. Location: Hampshire (South East) £349 Buyagift.co.uk Try a Tiger Exclusive - Experience a bygone age of aviation at a special low price. Your lesson will last 15 minutes and during the flight you will be given the opportunity to take the controls if you wish. This nostalgic flying experience is the only way to really appreciate the freedom of the skies offered by this wonderful classic aircraft, the Tiger Moth. Location: Northamptonshire (Midlands), Yorkshire (North), Manchester (North), Surrey, Oxfordshire (South) £99 Buyagift.co.uk 30 Minute Helicopter Flight and Hover Challenge This is your chance to experience a pure adrenaline rush as your instructor shows you the manoeuvrability of a modern helicopter - sideways, backwards, round in circles and then the tricky test of concentration and skill - the hover. Then it’s your turn to take the controls, climb away, take a look at the countryside, then come back down to earth for low-level flying (and we mean low!) and to see if you can handle the hover. Location: Lincolnshire, Peterborough (East) Bedfordshire, Kent, London, Middlesex, Herts, Surrey, Essex, Bucks (South East) Bristol, Bournemouth (South West) Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Northampton, Coventry (Midlands) Blackpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Carlisle, Liverpool, Newcastle (North) Swansea (Wales) Aberdeen (Scotland) Belfast, Enniskillen (Northern Ireland) £185 Buyagift.co.uk Advanced Aerobatic Flying Experience This experience takes place in a CAP10, arguably the best aerobatic training aircraft in the world. You will receive a comprehensive briefing before your flight where you will be able to ask any questions you may have. Once airborne your instructor will demonstrate a full aerobatic sequence for you to watch, learn and enjoy. They will then invite you to handle the controls of the aircraft (optional) so you can experience the sheer thrill and exhilaration of aerobatic flying. Location: Manchester (North), Oxfordshire (South East) Northamptonshire (Midlands) £179 Buyagift.co.uk Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two Hot air ballooning is unlike other forms of flying; your visibility is through 360 degrees and your flight will feel uninhibited as you silently glide over the countryside. <BR> <BR>A model world appears below, familiar landmarks take on new perspectives, whether you are close to the ground viewing wildlife, or up amongst the clouds marvelling at their powdery puffs you will be intrigued by this aerial mystery tour. Location: Essex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire (South East) Bath, Bristol, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall (South West) Cheshire,Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Shropshire, Derbyshire (Midlands) Norfolk, Suffolk (East) Tintern, Usk Valley & Wye Valley (Wales) Lothians, Perthsire(Scotland) £349 Buyagift.co.uk Half Day Circus Skills Course Have you ever been to the circus and thought I could do that while watching a show? Well here s your chance to find out what circus is all about at this purpose built facility. Covering everything from the flying trapeze, juggling, acrobatic balancing and static trapeze* in a supportive and carefully controlled environment. Suitable for anyone over 14. Location: London (South East) £60 Buyagift.co.uk 30 Minute Flight Simulator Experience Developed for training airline pilots this top of the range, full motion simulator is as close as you can get to flying a passenger aeroplane without years of training. Prepare for take off and switch on the seat belt sign, it’s the captain speaking and it’s going to be a bumpy ride! An instructor is in the co pilot’s seat to ensure that you can find your way around the mass of controls and bring the plane safely into land at the end of your session. Location: Bournemouth, (South East) £145 Buyagift.co.uk 60 Minute Flight Simulator Experience An hour in the hot seat of a 727 feeling every bump and jolt as this multi million pound, full motion simulator creates the total flying experience. Used to train real pilots, this simulator gives a great taste of how tough a real pilot’s job is. With an instructor by your side you can be confident of making the most of this intensive one hour session which is sure to throw up some surprising scenarios before you come into land. Location: Bournemouth, (South East) £285 Buyagift.co.uk Air Combat USA WS Picture yourself strapped into your fighter aircraft, then suddenly out of the sun is a bandit. Sweeping into a banked roll you come round on his tail, line him up in your gun sight and let him have it! Victory is yours! This is Air Combat USA – a unique chance to be a Fighter Pilot for the Day. The Marchetti aircraft will pull +6g and you could be doing 90% of the flying! The tour includes two nights 4* accommodation, plus 3 days car hire. You do not need a pilot’s license for this event. Location: Los Angeles, California (USA) £1875 Buyagift.co.uk Top Gun UK (weekends) In planes that, until recently were used by the Swedish Airforce, take to the skies over England with a fully qualified instructor to put the quick and manoeuvrable Bulldog through its paces. Following a detailed safety and technical briefing, a formation take off, aerobatic flying and a formation loop are just some of the possibilities during your 30 minute flight. The real highlight is the opportunity to tail chase one of the other planes, just like you have seen it done in the films! Location: Gloucestershire (Midlands) £450 Buyagift.co.uk Eagle Day Experience the rare opportunity to get close to these magnificent creatures and learn more about each of them. Once you are confident with the birds you can progress on to actual handling and flying of the eagles. The types of eagles flown will depend on the time of year, but species include Golden Hybrids, American Bald Eagles, Russian Steppe Eagles and Mountain Hawk eagles. All the eagles fly free so remember to duck when you spot an eagle stooping straight towards you from a height of 1000ft! Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire (North) £235 Buyagift.co.uk Introductory Flying Lesson (UK wide) Take to the skies for your first taste of real flight. A 30 minute introductory lesson is probably the best way to experience the enjoyment and privileges of private flying. This is sure to be the start of a life long desire to be amongst the clouds free as a bird. Location: Essex, Bucks, West Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Beds, Bournemouth, Herts (South East) Northants, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Coventry, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Lincs, Peterborough, Notts, Wolverhampton (Midlands) Norwich (East) Bristol, Devon, Cornwall (South West) Darlington, Sheffield, Cumbria, Blackpool, East Yorks, Humberside, West Yorks, Liverpool, Teeside, York (North) Powys, Haverfordwest (Wales), Inverness (Scotland) County Down (N Ireland) £95 Buyagift.co.uk Extended Flying Lesson (UK wide) Take to the skies for your first taste of real flight. A 60 minute introductory lesson is probably the best way to experience the enjoyment and privileges of private flying. This is sure to be the start of a life long desire to be amongst the clouds free as a bird. Location: Essex, Buckinghamshire, West Sussex, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Bedfordshire (South East) Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Coventry, Herefordshire, Peterborough, Wolverhampton (Midlands) Norwich (East) Bristol, Devon (South West) Darlington, Sheffield, Lincolnshire, Cumbria, Blackpool, East Yorkshire, Liverpool (North) Powys (Wales) Inverness (Scotland), County Down (Northern Ireland) £169 Buyagift.co.uk 20 Minute Tiger Moth Flight You are going to experience a bygone era of aviation as you fly over the English countryside in this hands-on lesson in a restored Tiger Moth. Your lesson will last 20 minutes and during the flight you will be given the opportunity to take the controls if you wish. This nostalgic flying experience is the only way to really appreciate the freedom of the skies offered by this wonderful classic aircraft. Location: Surrey, Oxfordshire, West Sussex (South East), Devon (South West), Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire (Midlands) Sheffield, Manchester (North) £159 Buyagift.co.uk 40 Minute Tiger Moth Flight Experience the lost delight of the golden age of flying. Face the thrill of this vintage bi-plane as you soar through the skies with the greatest of ease. This 40 minute flight will allow you to experience the true freedom of the skies as you get to grips with this historic aircraft - you will even have the chance to take the controls and really see what it can do! Location: Surrey, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Sheffield, Manchester, Gloucestershire and Devon £269 Buyagift.co.uk Aerobatic Flight Take to the skies for a fairground ride that takes light aircraft flying to its limits. Experience classic aerobatic manoeuvres such as rolls, loops and spins. You think’turn’ and you turn. You think’roll’ and you roll. Turn it upside down and it flies just as if it were right side up. Each flight is an exhilarating, awesome experience so sit back and prepare to hold on! Location: Gloucestershire(South West) Essex (South East) £159 Buyagift.co.uk 20 Minute Warbird Flight Relish the thrill of flying in a North American T-6 Texan, the World War II vintage fighter-trainer aircraft. This two-place, dual controlled, single engine ex-military trainer is steeped in history. During the course of the flight you will be offered the chance to take control of the aeroplane and experience for yourself the challenges faced by so many young cadets. Enjoy a memorable experience at the controls of an aircraft type that helped train over 10,000 British pilots. Location: Kent (South East) or Northamptonshire (Midlands) £245 Buyagift.co.uk 25 Minute Warbird Flight Relish the thrill of flying in a North American T-6 Texan, the World War II vintage fighter-trainer aircraft. This two-place, dual controlled, single engine ex-military trainer is steeped in history. During the course of the flight you will be offered the chance to take control of the aeroplane and experience for yourself the challenges faced by so many young cadets. Enjoy a memorable experience at the controls of an aircraft type that helped train over 10,000 British pilots. Location: Kent (South East) or Northamptonshire (Midlands) £310 Buyagift.co.uk 30 Minute Warbird Flight Relish the thrill of flying in a North American T-6 Texan, the World War II vintage fighter-trainer aircraft. This two-place, dual controlled, single engine ex-military trainer is steeped in history. During the course of the flight you will be offered the chance to take control of the aeroplane and experience for yourself the challenges faced by so many young cadets. Enjoy a memorable experience at the controls of an aircraft type that helped train over 10,000 British pilots. Location: Kent (South East) or Northamptonshire (Midlands) £369 Buyagift.co.uk 40 Minute Warbird Flight Relish the thrill of flying in a North American T-6 Texan, the World War II vintage fighter-trainer aircraft. This two-place, dual controlled, single engine ex-military trainer is steeped in history. During the course of the flight you will be offered the chance to take control of the aeroplane and experience for yourself the challenges faced by so many young cadets. Enjoy a memorable experience at the controls of an aircraft type that helped train over 10,000 British pilots. Location: Kent (South East) or Northamptonshire (Midlands) £499 Buyagift.co.uk 50 Minute Warbird Flight Relish the thrill of flying in a North American T-6 Texan, the World War II vintage fighter-trainer aircraft. This two-place, dual controlled, single engine ex-military trainer is steeped in history. During the course of the flight you will be offered the chance to take control of the aeroplane and experience for yourself the challenges faced by so many young cadets. Enjoy a memorable experience at the controls of an aircraft type that helped train over 10,000 British pilots. Location: Kent (South East) or Northamptonshire (Midlands) £625 Buyagift.co.uk Ultimate Powerboat Experience Begin by learning to drive a Honda Formula 4-Stroke championship (HF4S), one of the largest, most exciting offshore powerboat series in the world. Feel the speed and grace of this highly responsive racing machine. After lunch take on the Hypercat - one of the fastest production powerboats. You will learn to control the power of this awesome machine under instruction. With over twice the power of the Honda Powerboats and an ‘air entrapment hull’ you will be flying into the Solent . Location: Southampton (South) £250 Buyagift.co.uk Extended Wakeboarding Wakeboarding is a thrilling mix of snowboarding and surfing and this extended introduction course is designed to get you off to a flying start. Wakeboarding is easy to learn and extremely good fun. During the course you will start with kneeboarding before progressing to standing on the board. All the equipment and instruction is provided. You’ll be gliding around the water in no time! Location: Gloucestershire (South West), Milton Keynes (Midlands) £125 Buyagift.co.uk Extended Waterskiing This day introduction course is designed to get your cable waterskiing off to a flying start! During the course you will start with kneeboarding before progressing to standing up (we hope!) All the equipment and instruction is provided. An ideal course for people thinking about taking the sport up as a hobby. Location: Gloucestershire (South West), Milton Keynes (Midlands) £125 Buyagift.co.uk Gliding Discovery Flight Try gliding and experience the extraordinary sensations of speed and silence that come from flying in one of these spectacular and graceful craft. Your trial lesson will last between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the weather conditions in which time you will learn how to turn and manoeuvre the glider and perhaps even have a go at taking the controls yourself. Location: Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Essex (South East), Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire (Midlands) Brecon, Denbigh (Wales), Devon (South West) £95 Buyagift.co.uk Stratford Surprise (30 Minute Flight) Take to the air in a Cessna 172 for an inspiring flight over the famous sights of Stratford Upon Avon with a CAA qualified commercial pilot in control. Your flight follows the River Avon, giving you spectacular views of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church. Flying west, you will get an impressive view of Ragley Hall, a magnificent Warwickshire stately home. After circling to ensure you get a great view, you’ll return to the airfield via the beautiful surrounding countryside. Location: Warwickshire (Midlands) £107 Buyagift.co.uk Stratford Surprise for Two (30 Minute Flight) Take to the air in a Cessna 172 for an inspiring flight over the famous sights of Stratford Upon Avon with a CAA qualified commercial pilot in control. Your flight follows the River Avon, giving you spectacular views of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church. Flying west, you will get an impressive view of Ragley Hall, a magnificent Warwickshire stately home. After circling to ensure you get a great view, you’ll return to the airfield via the beautiful surrounding countryside. Location: Warwickshire (Midlands) £198 Buyagift.co.uk Cotswold Castles (60 Minute Flight) Your aerial tour starts at Alcester, with a stunning aerial view of Ragley Hall. Then you head towards Broadway, circling over Broadway Tower, before continuing your flight towards Winchcombe, where we come to the most impressive sight of all on our flight - Sudeley Castle. You will circle to allow everyone a great view of this beautiful Cotswold castle, before setting course over the nearby Cotswold hills, to Stow-on the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh, flying high over the Cotswold scenery and the villages below. Location: Warwickshire (Midlands) £212 Buyagift.co.uk Cotswold Castles for Two (60 Minute Flight) Your aerial tour starts at Alcester, with a stunning aerial view of Ragley Hall. Then you head towards Broadway, circling over Broadway Tower, before continuing your flight towards Winchcombe, where we come to the most impressive sight of all on our flight - Sudeley Castle. You will circle to allow everyone a great view of this beautiful Cotswold castle, before setting course over the nearby Cotswold hills, to Stow-on the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh, flying high over the Cotswold scenery and the villages below. Location: Warwickshire (Midlands) £398 Buyagift.co.uk Bodyflying Discovery Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, step into the airflow and you’re skydiving! It’s a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment. Now you can experience the joy of human flight by easing yourself onto a 120mph air stream. Includes a fun briefing and instruction period, in which you’ll learn and practice freefall and body flying techniques, locker hire, gear hire, two flights of 1 minute each (that’s the same freefall time as 3 tandem skydives) and a DVD covering your flight. The experience lasts approx 1 hour. £49 Virginexperiencedays.co.uk Bodyflying Explorer Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, step into the airflow and you’re skydiving! It’s a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment. Now you can experience the joy of human flight by easing yourself onto a 120mph air stream. Includes a fun briefing and instruction period, in which you’ll learn and practice freefall and body flying techniques, locker hire, gear hire, four flights of 1 minute each (that’s the same freefall time as 6 tandem skydives) and a DVD covering your flight. The experience lasts approx 1 hour. £99 Virginexperiencedays.co.uk Falconry Discovery Get close to these magnificent lords of the air and see the fascinating relationship that can develop between man and bird of prey. Discover the skills required to handle these extraordinary creatures, while absorbing the importance of breeding and conservation. The package includes expert advice and tuition and bird handling and flying experience. The experience lasts approx 3 hours. £89 Virginexperiencedays.co.uk Falconry Explorer Get close to these magnificent lords of the air and see the fascinating relationship that can develop between man and bird of prey. Discover the skills required to handle these extraordinary creatures, while absorbing the importance of breeding and conservation. The package includes expert advice and tuition, bird handling and flying experience and lunch. The experience lasts approx 6 hours. £149 Virginexperiencedays.co.uk Helicopter Lesson Discovery Hovering in a helicopter for the first time is a unique and thrilling sensation. You get hands-on experience of the only flying machine that goes backwards and sideways as well as forwards. Guided by a CAA qualified instructor, you will also be assessed for your potential to become a helicopter pilot. Your flying counts towards a helicopter Pilot’s license. Includes one to one training from a CAA licensed instructor, introductory briefing on helicopter controls and safety and one flight of 20-25 minutes in a 2-seater helicopter during which the student takes the controls. The experience lasts approx. 40-60 minutes. £179 Virginexperiencedays.co.uk Helicopter Lesson Explorer Hovering in a helicopter for the first time is a unique and thrilling sensation. You get hands-on experience of the only flying machine that goes backwards and sideways as well as forwards. Guided by a CAA qualified instructor, you will also be assessed for your potential to become a helicopter pilot. Your flying counts towards a helicopter Pilot’s license. Includes one to one training from a CAA licensed instructor, introductory briefing on helicopter controls and safety and one cross country flight of 40-60 minutes in a 2-seater helicopter during which the student takes the controls. The experience lasts approx. 1.5 to 2 hours. £265 Virginexperiencedays.co.uk Vintage Flying Give your fantasies free rein as you go back in time and experience the thrill of open cockpit flying in a classic biplane! During your visit, a briefing will be followed by your dramatic flight. Depending on the location, you can take the controls in a trial lesson under the guidance of an expert instructor, or you can take a pleasure flight as your pilot puts the plane through its paces. Includes a briefing from a CAA licensed instructor a 15-25 minute flight where you may have the opportunity to take the controls. The experience lasts for 1 hour. £159 Virginexperiencedays.co.uk Bodyflying Christmas Offer Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, step into the airflow and you’re skydiving! It’s a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment. Now you can experience the joy of human flight by easing yourself onto a 120mph air stream. Includes a fun briefing and instruction period, in which you’ll learn and practice freefall and body flying techniques, locker hire, gear hire, two flights of 1 minute each (that’s the same freefall time as 3 tandem skydives) and a DVD covering your flight. The experience lasts approx 1 hour. £29 Virginexperiencedays.co.uk

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