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Adventure Flights
Get airborne at Classic Flyers
Feel the wind in your face as you fly over Tauranga in an open cockpit Bi-Plane, side by side seating in a CT4 Air Trainer or the thrill of the roaring Pratt & Whitney radial engine of the Harvard that powers you down the runway.
The passenger experience starts with getting suited up in a flight suit, helmet and goggles, then being strapped into the cockpit and briefed on the flight while the aircraft is flight prepped and started up. The Boeing Stearman, CT4 Air Trainer & North American Harvard are based at Classic Flyers and can be booked in advance any day of the week.
Contact the Classic Flyers crew today, 07 572 4000 or email enquire@classicflyersnz.com
Please note that all flights are weather and aircraft availability dependent.
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Boeing Stearman FlightsThe Boeing Stearman was designed as a WWll pilot trainer. It is a biplane, of which 8584 were built in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s as a military trainer aircraft. In the immediate post-war years they became popular as crop dusters and as sports planes. This aircraft can take 1 passenger. The Standard Flight Package costs $460 and includes an email link with pre-recorded footage of a scenic flight in the aircraft + a certificate and photo - framed - to commemorate your flight. The Standard Plus Flight Package costs $550 and includes your video footage of the scenic flight in the aircraft + a certificate and photo - framed - to commemorate your flight. Gift Vouchers are available for this flight - enquire in the Gift Shop or click here to shop online for the Standard flight voucher click here to shop online for the Standard Plus flight voucher Check out the video of the Boeing Stearman in flight (CLICK HERE) CT4 B Adventure Flights The CT/4 Airtrainer was the primary pilot training aircraft for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) for nearly 40 years, and the only New Zealand-designed and manufactured aircraft to have ever been operated by the RNZAF. The RNZAF ordered 19 CT/4Bs in July 1975, to replace its ageing fleet of Harvards. In 1980, the RNZAF aerobatic display team, the Red Checkers, reformed using the CT/4B and were regular performers at air shows and public events around New Zealand until their disbandment following the retirement of the Airtrainer (CT/4E model) in 2015. |
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North American Harvard FlightsThe North American Aviation T-6 Texan is an American single-engined advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces, United States Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II and into the 1970s This aircraft can take 1 passenger OR Book 2 Harvard's for a formation pair flight with your mate. The Harvard Adventure Flight costs $990 (30 min actual air time). The Harvard Formation Pair Flight costs $1820 (30 min actual air time). Gift Vouchers are available for this flight - enquire in the Gift Shop or click here to shop online for the Harvard Adventure flight voucher or click here to shop online for the Harvard Formation Pair flight voucher Check out the video of a North American Harvard in flight (CLICK HERE) |
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Glider FlightsExperience the wonder of soaring flight over our magnificent Bay of Plenty with the opportunity to try 'hands on' Glider flights with the qualified instructors from the Tauranga Gliding Club. Two popular options are available: 3,000 ft tow for $199 - approx 20 min flight
4,000 ft tow for $250 - approx 30 min flight
This introductory glider flight voucher entitles the bearer to receive a briefing on the glider, it's instruments & controls from your instructor & take an aero tow.5,000 ft tow for $349 - approx 40 min flight The bearer will receive a 3 month club membership to TGC with 2 further flights at club rates. Gift Vouchers are available for these flights - enquire in the Gift Shop, or call us on 07 572 4000 to make your advance booking. Please ring the Glider Club directly for bookings made on the day 07 575 6768 Please note Glider flights are only available on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Photo courtesy of Chris Guy
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DC-3 Scenic FlightsDC-3 will not be flying in Tauranga this year, instead it will be operating in Auckland for scenic flights. Please contact Air Chatham's for more info - 0800 FLY NOW (0800 359 669) **************************************************************************************** Depending upon the weather and local conditions on the day, the aircraft may stretch its wings to different destinations in the Bay of Plenty - these will be announced at the pilot briefing before each flight. All passengers get complimentary entry to the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum before and after the flight. Choose from a range of reasonably priced DC-3 gifts to remember your flight by from the Museum Gift Shop. Make an event of your flight by enjoying a meal or a drink at AvGas Cafe & Bar with friends and family. WHY NOT CHARTER THE DC-3 FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION? A scenic flight in the DC-3 is a great way for any boss to show their appreciation to employees for a job well done during the year. We can put together a special flight and meal package at Classic Flyers, that would truly make a memorable day. Call us to find out more. |
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