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What's Included
- Invite friends and family to watch you in your own 10 minute wing walking display
- Before the flight you will receive a wing walker training session which includes safety awareness and instruction on the use of the rig and seatbelts
- Stand on the wing of an authentic Boeing Stearman Biplane travelling at speeds of up to 135 mph
- Your experience will last approx 10 Minutes from when you start to climb up onto the plane
- A qualified display pilot will complete the air display
- Optional recording of your flight will be available, for an additional charge (payable direct)
- Please allow approximately three hours on site for this experience
It is a condition of CAA approval that you are made fully aware that Wing Walking carries a higher risk than a normal commercial flight (e.g when you fly on holiday) . The operator of these experiences will brief you clearly on the risks that have been identified and how they have been mitigated to make the experiences as safe as possible. You will receive an in depth briefing on the day of your flight and have the opportunity to ask any questions before signing a disclaimer, confirmation of briefing and risk acceptance.
What Can I Expect
Brilliant wing walking in Bedfordshire! Head down to Old Warden, the airfield of the Shuttleworth Collection, for a thrilling flight on the top wing of a Boeing Stearman biplane. It's going to be the most amazing 10 minutes of your life.
Old Warden aerodrome, near Biggleswade and the village of Shuttleworth, is a quiet corner of Bedfordshire. The airfield is well-known in aviation circles for the events and fly-ins it hosts. The Shuttleworth Museum houses lots of vintage planes, cars, tractors, bikes etc.
There is also lots to see all over the 60-acre site, including ornate gardens, play areas, the Shuttleworth country house, lakeside walks and more.
The day you visit will be the day you become a bonafide wing walker of Bedfordshire! No long training sessions in advance, all the safety talk and demos will be done on the day itself, before your flight.
The technicians on site will coach you ready for the climb up onto the wing (it's about 10ft up!). You will be safely and securely strapped into the bespoke wing walking harness and when you give the OK sign, the propeller will start turning, the engine bursts into life and it's chocks away!
Bouncing along the grass runway you might well be thinking : “What on earth am I doing up here?”...But once the ground falls away, you lift into the sky and you realise you are flying you will love it. Free like a bird and grinning like a Cheshire cat!
Your skilled pilot will be doing low-level fly pasts and turns. It will be your very own wing walking display and you're the star of the show, standing right up there on the wing.
Wing walking in Bedfordshire at Old Warden is available during the main flying season, from March to November. Buy your voucher online now and get booked in for your flight on the wing!
When Is It Available
- Selected dates between April to August 2025
- All dates are subject to availability and weather conditions
Please note: No further dates available for 2024. Please check again for dates in 2025 which are due to be released end of December. (31/10/24)
Location
- Old Warden (Shuttleworth) Aerodrome
- The aerodrome houses The Shuttleworth Collection, which contains a large working collection of vintage aircraft, cars, motor cycles and agricultural vehicles and equipment.
Suitable For
- Wing walkers must be under 85kg (13 stone 3lbs)
- There is no height restrictions for this experience
- Minimum age is 18, there is no upper age limit but over 65's must have a medical declaration form signed by a doctor
- You must be able and fit enough to climb up the aircraft to the Rig on the top wing (approximately 10 feet)
- This experience is approved by the CAA and you are permitted to raise money or be sponsored whilst Wing Walking at this location
- Please be aware that wing walking carries a higher risk than a 'normal' airline flight and these risks will be clearly explained to you on the day
- A form is required should you have any medical conditions or be on any medication
Spectators
- You are welcome to bring spectators along with you to watch your wing walking display
- Entry to The Shuttleworth Collection is payable for spectators on the day
- Cameras are welcome and there are plenty of great photo and video opportunities throughout
- There is a cafe onsite
