[Misc] Fly over Brighton (from Shoreham Airport)

[Weststander]

Hi, we’ve an idea for a 70th birthday present for my father-in-law. A born n bred Brightonian, perhaps a short flight from Shoreham Airport over Brighton and some of our glorious Sussex coastline.

Have any of you done something like this and/or can recommend a business flying from Shoreham?

Cheers.

 

[Official Old Man]

I was going to suggest a Spitfire flight. They come over my house a lot in the summer. Then I saw the price

Spitfire Flights from Biggin Hill, Cotswold, Blackbushe and Norwich

Spitfire flights available over Kent, Hampshire, Surrey and Norfolk. Routes include Isle of Wight, Beachy Head, the White Cliffs of Dover.

flyaspitfire.com

 

[Algernon]

Post in thread 'Palace Eve'
https://www.northstandchat.com/threads/palace-eve.406223/post-11002153

Rebel 51 might be able to help. I wouldn't partake of the in-flight menu though.

 

[Algernon]

Click here.

An hour flying all the way along to Beachy head and Eastbourne for just under £300.
Or
I remember having a "flying lesson" but more of a "flying experience" a long time back where I was asked where I might want to go. So we flew over my house at the time.
From Shoreham.
I'm certain there will be reviews of the company above online.

 

[GT49er]

How about a helicopter ride? They were certainly available from Shoreham a few years ago - and didn't cost anything like as much as a Spitfire ride either!

 

[Fungus]

Wouldn’t it be easier to fly from Brighton City Airport?

Lovely idea for a present.

 

[A mex eyecan]

Hi, we’ve an idea for a 70th birthday present for my father-in-law. A born n bred Brightonian, perhaps a short flight from Shoreham Airport over Brighton and some of our glorious Sussex coastline.

Have any of you done something like this and/or can recommend a business flying from Shoreham?

Cheers.

Lovely present for him.

I’ve done both 2 seat planes and helicopters from Shoreham. They were flying taster lessons and both great. 1 hour ones will give plenty of time and they both asked whereabouts I’d like to travel. If I recall the helicopter one was ‘Fast Helicopters’

Either which you book he is bound to have a great time.

 

[A mex eyecan]

I was going to suggest a Spitfire flight. They come over my house a lot in the summer. Then I saw the price

Spitfire Flights from Biggin Hill, Cotswold, Blackbushe and Norwich

Spitfire flights available over Kent, Hampshire, Surrey and Norfolk. Routes include Isle of Wight, Beachy Head, the White Cliffs of Dover.

flyaspitfire.com

Id love to do this, but as you say the prices are rather more than my pocket money would allow.

 

[Weststander]

Lovely present for him.

I’ve done both 2 seat planes and helicopters from Shoreham. They were flying taster lessons and both great. 1 hour ones will give plenty of time and they both asked whereabouts I’d like to travel. If I recall the helicopter one was ‘Fast Helicopters’

Either which you book he is bound to have a great time.

Thank you. Have you got the weblinks to the companies you used please?

 

[Ronnie]

My wife had one for her birthday not long after AMEX stadium completed and it flew round stadium a couple of times and then back to Brighton City airport

 

[dazzer6666]

Did it in one of the small planes they rent out at Shoreham, lasted about an hour and paid £100 I think (pilot time was free as a friend of a friend). Well worth it.

 

[nickbrighton]

I cant recall the cost, but it wasnt overly expensive, I took my Mum on a helicopter ride from Shoreham, went along the coast, and flew over the Amex on the way back. Was a great trip. Well worth it

 

[Hugo Rune]

I once undertook a helicopter lesson from Shoreham Airport to the pier and back. Brilliant.

Flying a helicopter in a straight line was easier than I thought. However, hovering in the air with the chopper still was virtually impossible, I don’t think I’d ever be able to balance the 4 controls to keep one of those stationary in the air. Luckily my instructor was able to rescue the situation each time we plunged to earth in a spin.

 

[A mex eyecan]

Thank you. Have you got the weblinks to the companies you used please?

well they were somewhile ago. I’ll see if I can find anything for you

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I did this around 20 odd years ago, it was a birthday present also. It was a lovely summer day and we flew in a very small 4 seater, I was in the front. We left Shoreham, flew over millionaires row and out over the sea where we then headed down the coast to Newhaven where I’m from. We took a left at Newhaven along the Ouse to Lewes then left at Lewes over the Downs and back to Shoreham. It was fantastic, I loved it. I’m sure your folk will.

Aside from the trip the over long lasting memory was of a family also on a similar trip with a young child dressed in a full spaceman's outfit complete with round “moon-landing” style helmet. I liked his style and thinking.

I cannot remember who flew as it was 20 odd years ago.

 

[A mex eyecan]

Thank you. Have you got the weblinks to the companies you used please?

Mmm, helicopter one I did was longer ago than I remembered and it looks like Fast Helicopters are no more. However there now is https://shorehamhelicopters.co.uk/

and fixed wing planes https://www.intotheblue.co.uk/experiences/shoreham-airport/



Edit, Just remembered that I also did a Tiger Moth experience from Shoreham as well, I think they were called Perry Air or something like that.

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Yes Perry Air for the Tiger Moth from Shoreham aka Brighton City Airport

Paid £300 for a one-hour flight for my Dad's 90th a couple of years back.
He was a pilot in the RAF just after the war and did many hours in the TM as it was his first aircraft to fly and first trainer.
They flew along the coast, did a couple of circles over his house at Saltdean. Flew on to East Dean, then turned north, saw the Long Man of Wilmington from above. Flew along the top of the downs and then back to Shoreham.

He was given the controls for a while.
Thoroughly enjoyed it and gave him a massive trip down memory lane.

It is expensive, but as a one-off special - hard to beat.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I was going to suggest a Spitfire flight. They come over my house a lot in the summer. Then I saw the price

Spitfire Flights from Biggin Hill, Cotswold, Blackbushe and Norwich

Spitfire flights available over Kent, Hampshire, Surrey and Norfolk. Routes include Isle of Wight, Beachy Head, the White Cliffs of Dover.

flyaspitfire.com

I would expect an encounter with a Messerschmitt and a couple of Heinkels for that price

 

[Hamilton]

Hi, we’ve an idea for a 70th birthday present for my father-in-law. A born n bred Brightonian, perhaps a short flight from Shoreham Airport over Brighton and some of our glorious Sussex coastline.

Have any of you done something like this and/or can recommend a business flying from Shoreham?

Cheers.

I did for my 40th.

Was sick as a parrot in a small Cessna type thing.

 

[Weststander]

I did for my 40th.

Was sick as a parrot in a small Cessna type thing.

Not for me either, lifelong motion sickness. Boats or rollercoasters, no thanks.