Climb into the Winjeel CA-25, one of Victoria’s very own three-seater aircraft trainers and enjoy the thrills of flight over the stunning Yarra Valley!
- One of the few Victorian built Winjeel CA-25 aircraft
- Experience a 20-minute flight over the Yarra Valley region
- Pratt and Whitney Wasp Junior 9-cylinder radial engine
- 20 minutes of pure joy you will never forget
- Includes experience gift pack with personalised voucher and message card
Built by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, this 1950s aircraft has its name derived from the aboriginal word meaning ‘young eagle’.
And how apt that is because the Royal Australian Air Force used the plane as a primary trainer for recruits and as a Forward Air Control aircraft.
It’s a 3-seater, so it can take two passengers plus the pilot, just as long as the total weight is kept within limits, else it won’t get off the ground!
You take off in the Winjeel from Lilydale Airport where you’re treated to some fantastic views over the Yarra Glen, Healesville, the Yarra River and Sugarloaf Reservoir.
The Pratt and Whitney Wasp Junior 9-cylinder radial engine can push this fixed-wing Winjeel CA-25 right up to 290 km/h with a cruise speed of 265km/h. And with 20 minutes in the air, that’s plenty of air to cover.
Upon landing, take some pictures and celebrate alongside a Victorian-built aircraft. It’s a flight of nostalgia not to miss.
Allow 45 minutes for the experience with 20 minutes spent in the air.
Available throughout the year on weekends only.
Valid for one person. The aircraft can take up to two passengers.
Any changes made to bookings must be done at least 48 hours before the flight.
You must be 13 years old and over, weigh no more than 130kg and be under 200cm tall.
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.
