Take to the skies in a 1940s single prop, Nanchang aircraft and experience the thrill of aerobatics from wing overs, barrel rolls to loops.
- Welcome and pre-flight briefing
- A 30-minute flight in the Nanchang CJ-6A
- Enjoy a variety of aerobatics from wing overs, barrel rolls to loops.
- Take in the views of Adelaide and its beaches
- Includes experience gift pack with personalised voucher and message card
Propelled by a 9 cylinder, supercharged radial engine, the Nanchang delivers 285 hp through a variable pitch propeller. It goes like the clappers, cruising at 130 knots or 230 ph. yet quite capable of 160 knots or 290 kph straight and level at full power.
On the day, you receive a pre-flight briefing with your pilot. Find out about the plane and climb aboard and into the closed cockpit.
Listen in as your pilot prepares the plane, completes the pre-flight checks and requests clearance from air traffic control.
Departing from Parafield Airport skimming along the sea front out to Henley Jetty. Along the way, you can take in the views of Adelaide City and its beaches.
At a height suitable for aerobatics, the real fun begins. One aerobatic manoeuver is followed by another. From wing overs, barrel rolls, aileron rolls to loops. Feel the G force and the sensation of seeing only sky then only the ground.
Amazing scenery and aerobatics, this experience has it all.
Allow 45 minutes with 30 minutes spent in the aircraft.
Available on Saturdays throughout the year
Voucher valid for one person.
Unsecured objects are not permitted in the cockpit.
The minimum passenger age is 14 years old. Passengers 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the pre-flight briefing.
Military aircraft are built and tested to different standards than that put forward by CASA or any equivalent international civil aviation governing body. As such, in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Parts 132.140, 132.150 and 132.155;
- The design, manufacture and airworthiness of the aircraft are not required to meet any standard recognised by CASA; and
- CASA does not require the aircraft to be operated to the same degree of safety as an aircraft used for regular public transport or charter operations; and
- The passenger agrees to participate in this flight at his or her own risk; and
- If it is reasonable to believe that a passenger cannot understand the safety briefing; said passenger must be accompanied on the flight by a parent, guardian, or carer; and
- A detailed briefing will be provided to the passenger before they board the aircraft. This will include signing a liability waiver and acknowledgment of the briefing. If the passenger is under 18 years of age the waiver and acknowledgment must be signed by a parent, or legal guardian.
