cooperplace Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 on my bucket list is to go on a flight in a warbird eg Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, but to be honest there are lots of planes that would do. Has anyone done this in our neck of the woods (Oz, NZ) and if so, any recommendations? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Classic Air Adventures operate out of Wangaratta NE Vic. They have a two seat P40 and a Harvard plus a couple of other minor machines, be a good start as anywhere. Hope ya got deep pockets though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperplace Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 $2500 for a Kittyhawk flight....I might be able to get ministerial approval for that if it's birthday and xmas presents for the next 10 yrs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Haven't done it here, but did a warbird flight in the US, on Fifi (t'was a birthday prez from the minister of finances:oh yeah:) Cost over $1,000US, but worth every penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 on my bucket list is to go on a flight in a warbird eg Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, but to be honest there are lots of planes that would do. Has anyone done this in our neck of the woods (Oz, NZ) and if so, any recommendations?thanks Hi, I went on a flight in a Mustang with MustangJoyFlights a number of years ago. Not sure if they are still operating, but why not call them? Link below.... Bookings Cheers, Neil PS It was a birthday present, so not sure how much it cost..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 $2500 for a Kittyhawk flight....I might be able to get ministerial approval for that if it's birthday and xmas presents for the next 10 yrs..... I know the guys that operate that set up, trust me $2.5K seems a lot but maint a P40 is slightly more than a sh2tbox Cessna!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryon Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 $5300 Aud for 1/2 an hour in Spitfire Mk T9 out of Biggin Hill UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 $5300 Aud for 1/2 an hour in Spitfire Mk T9 out of Biggin Hill UK engine or flight time Byron ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryon Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Engine time, actually just over 20 minutes flying including 3 victory rolls and flight over the Thames valley at Dartford Dual control with me PIC for most of the flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 NZ warbird costs here ........................................ Warbird Adventure Rides - Flight Experiences Harvard $600 Kittyhawk $2500 Spitfire $4050 hard to say ............ 4 x $ 600 lots in a Harvard would be good alternate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperplace Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 I know the guys that operate that set up, trust me $2.5K seems a lot but maint a P40 is slightly more than a sh2tbox Cessna!! yes, I hired a C152 in the US recently for $99/hr! Maintaining a warbird would be a considerably more heroic venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 NZ warbird costs here ........................................ Warbird Adventure Rides - Flight ExperiencesHarvard $600 Kittyhawk $2500 Spitfire $4050 hard to say ............ 4 x $ 600 lots in a Harvard would be good alternate Hmmm... $4050 NZ for 25 minutes in a Spit.... and the same price whether aerobatic or non-aerobatic... I might have to add that to my bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 As Gravity said, Classic Air Adventures in YWGT, You will also get to see how they restore P40's and lots of other goodies in his hanger, including Harvard, Ryan, Lockheed Junior Electra just to name a few, Doug is a great bloke with a wealth of knowledge in warbirds, he also flies the collection of warbirds at Temora. You will get the whole experience not just a quick lap in the P40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffRV7 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 NZ warbird costs here ........................................ Warbird Adventure Rides - Flight ExperiencesHarvard $600 - X Kittyhawk $2500 - X Spitfire $4050 - Yes Please! I've just added a new line to my bucket list..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mAgNeToDrOp Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 NZ warbird costs here ........................................ Warbird Adventure Rides - Flight ExperiencesHarvard $600 Kittyhawk $2500 Spitfire $4050 hard to say ............ 4 x $ 600 lots in a Harvard would be good alternate "Maximum weight 100kg, Maximum height 6 ft 2. "- Ah crap... I guess I'll remove it from my bucket list, unless I chop off my feet? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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