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Experience the best harbour in the world as well as the Northern Beaches, in Sydney's only open cockpit aircraft. Feel the thrill of the intense aerobatics over Palm Beach after you've completed the scenic segment of your flight. Duration: 110 min (70 min flight time)
Prepare for the ultimate open-air adventure as you soar above Sydney Harbour and the Northern Beaches in the iconic Red Baron Open Cockpit Biplane, the Pitts Special - Sydney’s only open cockpit aircraft! This breathtaking experience showcases some of Sydney’s most famous landmarks, including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Rose Bay, Mosman, Manly and Palm Beach, all enjoyed with nothing between you and the sky. Flying in an open cockpit aircraft puts you directly in the environment you’re viewing. Feel the wind rush past as you soar through the air, creating an immersive sensation similar to driving a fully convertible car (except you’re thousands of feet above the ground). When aerobatics are added to the mix, the experience intensifies even further, delivering a raw, exhilarating connection to the aircraft and the sky around you.
In addition to the harbour flight, this experience includes a spectacular low-level coastal pass at a minimum of 500 feet, starting at Manly and tracking all the way to Palm Beach. With views of the ocean below, keep an eye out for whales and pods of dolphins that are regularly spotted along the coastline. Once you've soaked in the scenery, the excitement steps up another level. Over Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Lighthouse, you can choose your aerobatics intensity - mild grade, intense grade, or both. Experience loops, rolls and hammerheads at speeds of up to 360 km/h, pulling between +4 and +6 Gs. For those feeling brave, you can even experience inverted flight (flying upside down), feeling negative G-forces as you hang upside down in the open cockpit, secured only by your harness. As one of our passengers once said, it's the best fun you can have with your clothes on! With the coastline and beaches above your head, it’s an unforgettable way to experience Sydney from the sky.
Height and weight restrictions apply: 200cm / 90kg
One passenger per aircraft. If you are interested in flying with your wingman search our TOP GUN Experience for two.
Friends and family are welcome to accompany you on the day. They can relax in our comfortable flight lounge while you enjoy the experience. They will join you for your mission briefing and photos as you walk out to the aircraft. Spectators can watch your departure and will be there to greet you on landing. After your flight, we’ll play your video on the big screen so you can relive the experience together.
Red Baron reserves the right to cancel or reschedule flights if conditions may affect the safety of the experience. Safety is always our highest priority. Weather conditions, aircraft serviceability and pilot availability may determine whether a flight can proceed at the scheduled date and time. If your flight is deemed unsuitable to operate, we will contact you to arrange an alternative time. Poor weather conditions may include, but are not limited to, low cloud cover, rain, adverse wind conditions, or forecast temperatures exceeding 33°C.
You will be suited up in a pilot flight suit, similar in specification to those used by the Australian and US Air Forces. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing suitable for the weather on the day. Enclosed shoes are required. Sunglasses and a hair tie for long hair are highly recommended.
This experience takes place in Bankstown Airport, NSW.
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