Introduction to biplane piloting in Saint-Secondin (86)

Activity description :

1. 30 minutes
2. One person
3. From 14 years old
4. French

Put on your leather helmet and slip into the shoes of a World War I aviator aboard a biplane in the colors and markings of Georges GUYNEMER, the greatest pilot of 14-18.
With the safety of a 21st century aircraft (engine, equipment...) equipped with an emergency parachute, the instructor pilot, a former Boeing 777 captain, will share his passion for flight with you. You'll take the controls just after take-off, until just a few seconds before landing...

Biplane in Poitou: thrills guaranteed

Take off from Saint-Secondin for an introduction to flying over the Poitou region. You'll have the chance to fly over the Poitiers region, just a stone's throw from the Marais Poitevin. Beautiful routes along the Vienne valley, with its many castles, dams... The flamboyant landscapes and charming villages are sure to dazzle you.

Course of the flight :

• Welcome at Saint-Secondin airfield, one of the few ultralight bases in France to have two perpendicular runways at least 580m apart.
• Briefing: safety rules, presentation of the biplane and theory on the piloting part (change of trajectory, take-off, landing...).
• Boarding and take-off.
• Flight for 30 to 60 minutes: you take control of the small plane.
• Soft landing and debriefing with the pilot.

Now's the time to take the plunge on this introductory flight and admire the magnificent scenery, with a 360-degree view over the Poitou region!