Flying legends
duxford
Pure nostalgia, enjoy the sound of the radial engines at the unique airshow in Duxford, impressive formation flights and experience past times at close quarters. The flight takes you across France to the wild coast of Normandy. We cross the English Channel and welcome the coasts of Dover. We fly past London directly to Duxford. This trip, exclusively arranged for you, is all about legends that you must have experienced on site - a "must" for every aviation fan. Fantastic show and flight demonstrations of real rarities as well as classics from the Second World War.
Route
Travelprogram
Day 1 - Inbound
Flight Birrfeld - Duxford with stopovers for customs formalities. The pure flight time without wind components and intermediate landings is 4.5h. We arrange the trip in one or, on your request, in two daily stages with stopovers. We can combine the route choice with different sights. Overnight stay en route and closer surroundings Duxford/Stansted.
Day 2
After an extensive breakfast we drive to the airport Duxford. Before the actual flight program begins, you will have the opportunity to see and photograph all the planes up close or visit the museum. Numerous stalls with various souvenir articles await you. In the evening, after the end of the show with an impressive overflight of most bombers and fighters, we enjoy the evening in a cool pub.
Day 3
After breakfast we drive back to Duxford for the flight show. Visit for example the fascinating museum with the special exhibition in the American Hall (SR-71, B-72, F-11, just to mention some of the delicacies). The afternoon is again dedicated to flying machines. Really an air show that goes beyond the usual scope. Dive into the past and experience the unique world of legends of flying 60, 70 years ago. In the evening a compulsory program in the pub - but with care: "8 hours from the bottle to the throttle".
Day 4 - Outbound
Flight Duxford - Birrfeld with stopovers for customs formalities. The pure flight time without wind components and intermediate landings is 4.5h. We arrange the trip in one or, at your request, in two daily stages with stopovers. We can combine the route choice with different sights. Overnight stay en route.
Weather
The flight ideally takes place under favourable visual flight conditions (VFR). We can switch to instrument flight (IFR) as required in order to reach our destination safely and punctually, even under unfavourable visual conditions. The change to instrument flight (IFR) can have an influence on the flight route and altitude. During an instrument flight (IFR), certain minimum weather conditions must be met - but much less than under visual flight conditions (VFR). Safety first applies here as well!
Number of participants
1 - 2 persons per flight. On this longer trip I recommend well-built guests to fly solo. If you want to travel with 2 persons, I recommend several daily stages with shorter flight segments. As an alternative, one person can travel certain flight segments with a scheduled plane and thus be flown alternately.
Prices
We distinguish between the flight costs and the experience package. The flight can also be booked without the experience package.
The flight costs are calculated at CHF 18 per minute according to the operating hours counter (HOBBS Time). Landing fees, passenger or customs fees according to the regulations of the airport. Calculation basis for fuels (fuel & oil) are the current prices in Birrfeld, Switzerland. Fuel surcharges or credit notes according to external petrol stations. If the aircraft is parked in a hangar overnight or in difficult weather conditions, you will be charged for these related costs. For transfer flights you will be charged for the costs incurred - just as if a passenger were on board. The flights are private, non-commercial and at cost price. Airfare is payable in advance. Final payment on site in cash or credit card. The credit card fee is not included in the total price.
The experience package includes the planning, organisation, preparation and services of the open air experience out of the flight time. The experience package costs CHF 800 per day and is invoiced separately by the Starplane Association for its members.
This & That
The aircraft with the pilot can be occupied by max. 2 persons per flight. The highest principle: safety first! The payload with luggage depends on the total weight of the persons and tank filling. Depending on the route we choose ideally located refuelling stops to ensure a safe flight within the permitted weight limits of the aircraft and your personal comfort.
Due to weather conditions, flight routes/times or dates may change. As a rule, 24 hours before departure, the time and route selection can be fixed relatively reliably. Changes are therefore possible at any time.