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Bi Plane Flight

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  • 29-09-2008 6:52pm
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    uoluol
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    My OH is a commercial airline pilot, and is as I call him, a fully fledged aero -sexual! He has a big interest in what I would call world war type planes - his idea of heaven is a trip to Duxford. You get the picture.:rolleyes:

    Anyhow, he has a big birthday coming up, and I was thinking of getting him one of those "day's out" type deals, where he could fly in a bi-plane. Not being that much "into" aviation as he is (sorry...) I was wondering if any one could recommend a company who deals with this. I've googled a few, but as I said, I'm no expert, so if anyone has any experience of dealing with any of these companies, or could advise me on what to look out for, I would be most grateful.

    Also open to other suggestions..

    Thanks...


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    Steyr
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    Can we have some more information? Are you Ireland or UK based? If Ireland why not give the Irish Air Corps a ring and get a Base visit and a trip to the Museum, well when i say Museum its a Hanger with alot of priceless EX Air Corps Aircraft/Equipment in there that are extremely well preserved due to the tireless efforts of the gents and ladies in the Don, never been myself but hope to one day.


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    Mr Benevolent
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    Honestly, you won't find many (or any) biplane operators in Ireland. If he loves aerobatics, the Pitts S2A/B/C is the ne plus ultra of biplanes. There are few Pitts operators in the UK, of which Alan Cassidy is the most well-known.

    http://www.pitts.org.uk/flights.html

    Also, I'd recommend asking the same question on the GA section of www.flyer.co.uk - you'll get a better answer there.


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    uoluol
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    Ireland based, but from my googling efforts it would appear that a trip to the UK is necessary to take up one of these packages.

    I didn't realise that the air corps would allow site visits, that's a day out sorted anyway - thanks!


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    uoluol
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    Confab, thanks a mil -just the type of thing I'm looking for. Much appreciated.


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    Steyr
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    uoluol wrote: »

    I didn't realise that the air corps would allow site visits, that's a day out sorted anyway - thanks!

    I dont think it would be a problem as you can see from here:http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1576

    It doesnt hurt to ask, have you tried the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes?

    http://www.flyingboatmuseum.com/


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    durandal01
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    Why not combine both, a trip to Duxford and a jolly with Classic Wings.
    With Ryanair to Stansted and taxi/car hire, a day trip to Duxford is possible.
    http://www.duxfordflying.co.uk/
    Stansted is about 25/30kms. from Duxford.


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