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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 7, 2012 12:11:04 GMT 12
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Post by aileronroll on Nov 7, 2012 12:29:46 GMT 12
dare we ask........ how much?
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Post by lesterpk on Nov 7, 2012 12:55:07 GMT 12
Hmm, is it a fly or a float in the "Submarine" Spitfire?
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 7, 2012 14:05:23 GMT 12
I knew it! Time to save up for my Spitfire flight.
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Post by patmurphy on Nov 7, 2012 21:15:03 GMT 12
Just over 2 weeks till the start of my NZ trip. Email sent....  and avery prompt reply received. Prices start from 550 NZD for a flight in the Harvard, working up to a cool 3250NZD for a flight in the Spitfire with the P40 coming at around 2500NZD. My biggest issue appears to be my weight  The diet is going well but I fear I won't be in the weight limit by the time of my holiday  Still, as I am a bit shy on the 3250NZ, I am waiting on an answer on the Harvard weight limit, so all is not lost. Get saving everyone!  Pat |
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Post by aileronroll on Nov 8, 2012 8:52:00 GMT 12
...for a Spitfire of P40 flight these prices are not over the top!, where else in the world could you possibly get a Spitfire flight!
Pat, what are the weight limits?, could be diet time for me also!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 8, 2012 10:30:44 GMT 12
I did two separate flights with Trevor Bland in the P51D Mustang back in the 1990s, one of them from Auckland International (at the time of the big airshow there) and the other from Gisborne Airport and believe you me, going for a flight in a WWII fighter is one of the biggest thrills you will ever have. The Auckland flight cost me $1,000 at the time, and the Gisborne flight was a little bit cheaper. Of the two, the Gisborne flight was the more thrilling because we headed over into the Waimata Valley and got down to about treetop level heading up the river. Some of my mates thought I was mad on both occasions shelling out those sorts of dollars, but it was definitely worth it.
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Post by TS on Nov 8, 2012 21:40:30 GMT 12
Well I've been for flights in the Trojan,Dak, Cat and Mustang. I was lucky enough to actually have a pole of the Trojan and do some aeros.  But for me the Mustang was the highlight, especially because once again we did aeros, my pilot was the late Peter B. great bloke for sure. BUT it would have been even better if there was another stick in the back, as for cost $1000. And that was 13 years ago. Worth it ? to right it has to be on every aviations buffs bucket list. ;D |
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Post by patmurphy on Nov 8, 2012 22:07:22 GMT 12
...for a Spitfire of P40 flight these prices are not over the top!, where else in the world could you possibly get a Spitfire flight! Pat, what are the weight limits?, could be diet time for me also! I didn't think they were over the top prices either but budget is budget for this holiday and that just pushes it over the top As for the weight limit, for the Spitfire it's 210lb. I know call me fat ;D I'm off beer and eating rabbit food and execising as well *wow* It's coming off but nowhere near quick enough  |
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 28, 2012 8:46:37 GMT 12
So...three weeks after the website was linked to, has anyone gone for - or even arranged - a flight with the team yet?
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 28, 2012 10:00:48 GMT 12
My partner, who has just extended her work contract for six months (and will gross the same as my annual salary in 9 months), has been asking very encouraging questions!
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 28, 2012 11:29:06 GMT 12
My partner, who has just extended her work contract for six months (and will gross the same as my annual salary in 9 months), has been asking very encouraging questions! It is so rare so find such a partner ;D |
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Post by The Red Baron on Nov 28, 2012 11:46:13 GMT 12
If you need to ask..you probably cant afford it...  |
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Post by Ykato on Jan 14, 2013 18:52:50 GMT 12
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Post by ngatimozart on Jan 14, 2013 20:12:43 GMT 12
Outta NZCH neat.
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The diet is going well but I fear I won't be in the weight limit by the time of my holiday 
Still, as I am a bit shy on the 3250NZ, I am waiting on an answer on the Harvard weight limit, so all is not lost.
