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Vintage flight in La Roche-sur-Yon (85)

Offered by :

François et son équipe

5.0 (3 reviews)

La Roche-sur-Yon (85)

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • One person
  • From 12 years old

You can cancel free of charge up to 14 days before the date of the activity.

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Activity description :

Relive the original sensations of a whole generation of American pilots trained in the 40s with this vintage flight aboard a PT17 Super Stearman!

La Roche-sur-Yon, the ideal place to fly

Departing from La Roche-sur-Yon, you'll fly over the Vendée and its unique landscapes. Between Les Sables-d'Olonne, Saint-Jean-de-Monts and the Marais Poitevin regional nature park, you'll be in for a real treat.

Course of the flight :

  • Welcome at the airfield, aircraft presentation and safety briefing.
  • Wetsuit and helmet provided.
  • The flight lasts 15 or 40 minutes , depending on the package chosen.
  • In all, allow around 1h30 for the experience: preparation and flight.

The plane: you'll fly aboard a plane from the 1940s, the PT17 Super Stearman. Iconic, it has seen a whole generation of pilots trained.

This activity is sure to stir your emotions! It's also an original gift idea for an aviation enthusiast.

Prices

Flight 15 min

Price per person

€299

Flight 40 min

Price per person

€499

Option - Pilotage

Take control of the plane in flight

€150

Option - Flight movie

€90

Location

Address:
Aérodrome de la Roche-sur-Yon, 85000 La Roche-sur-Yon

How to get there:
- By car: 1h20 from La Rochelle via D9

Know before you go

  • Flights take place all year round.
  • From age 12 with written parental consent.
  • Maximum height: 1m95.
  • Maximum weight: 105 kg.
  • A medical certificate is required for anyone over 70.
  • Before the flight, eat light.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes.
  • In the event of bad weather, the flight will be postponed to a later date.
  • Flight confirmation based on weather conditionsthe evening beforeby SMS.
  • As an option, choose to take the controls of the aircraft and/or keep an indelible souvenir by selecting the film of the flight (film sent by e-mail on a download link, 1 to 3 weeks after the flight).

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