CORPORATE EVENT FAQS
Medical, Height & Weight Restrictions
All participants will be required to complete a Medical Self-Certification Form before flying with us. We normally recommend that this is sent out to guests in advance so that there are no surprises on the day.
T67 Firefly aircraft limits: weight limit is 17 stone (108 kg), maximum height 6 ft 5" (196 cm).
Extra 300 aircraft limits: weight limit is 15 stone 7 lbs (98.4 kg), height between 5 foot and 6 ft 3" (152 cm - 190.5cm).
All guests will be required to join our Flying Club (indemnity details available on request).
Ultimate High reserves the right not to fly a guest if they are outside the limits above or are exhibiting problematic behaviour or are unable to follow instructions.
What to wear / bring
Guests should wear light flat shoes with good grips - trainers are ideal. We shall kit everyone out in genuine military flying suits - comfortable casual clothes to go underneath are recommended - ie trousers/shorts, T shirt, and sweater. Ladies should not wear skirts/dresses. It is a good idea to bring a light jacket as it can be exposed on the airfield. Sunglasses are also recommended.
Loose objects (including cameras) are not allowed in the aircraft cockpit. Before entering the aircraft, guests will be asked to empty their pockets of keys, change etc, and remove any jewellery (other than watches and stud earrings), hairgrips etc.
How many guests can you fly?
We can fly up to 200 guests in a day in a combination of our own aircraft and others (for example including helicopters). Additional options are available on request. Many clients choose to fly two different flight profiles and/or aircraft in a day.
Eating / Drinking before flying
It is difficult to offer advice on this one as everyone is different. We normally recommend that you eat just as you normally would; otherwise we suggest perhaps a light breakfast or snack 1-2 hours before you fly in the morning or a light lunch before flying in the afternoon.
Flying on a completely empty stomach should be avoided as this may lead to low blood sugar, and you may then feel weak. Avoid flying after a very large meal.
It is best to avoid fizzy drinks and strong tasting food/drink (eg coffee) directly before flying and alcohol is absolutely prohibited.
What about the Weather? How often do you cancel?
It is extremely unlikely that we will have to cancel an event due to weather, but it should be noted that all flying is subject to weather, aircraft serviceability, pilot rosters and airfield availability.
The main weather that may stop us flying is fog or low unbroken cloud, however, we try very hard to get the flying completed for corporate days, and it is extremely unusual for us to have to cancel a full day.
Participants or their representative(s) must call 01243 913916 on the day before to check the weather is suitable for flying.
If, for any reason, we are unable to fly on the day, the event will either be rescheduled or participants will be issued with open-ended vouchers whereby they can return another day (either together or separately) to fly with us.
If you do not wish to rearrange your event, our policy is to refund 80% of the full costs of the event due to the costs incurred setting up the event, staff and pilot fees etc. If you are concerned about this we recommend that you take out insurance.
Payment terms - 12 Flights or fewer
For events of 12 Flights or fewer:
- Payments by BACS are preferred.
- £1000 deposit upon booking (to reserve the date)
- 50% of invoice amount due 2 months prior to the event
- balance due within 2 weeks post event
Full Event Cancellation by Client:
- < 1 month - 20% of total contract sum or costs incurred if greater
- < 3 days - 50% of total contract sum or costs incurred if greater
Change in no. Guests for the Event:
- Charges will be based on the number of guests given by the client two calendar weeks prior to the event.
- The client will be charged for the higher of the number of flights booked, or the number of flights taken. UH Flight Vouchers will be issued for guest "no shows" at the agreed rate.
Payment terms - 13 Flights or more
For events of 13 Flights or more:
- Payments by BACS are preferred.
- £1000 deposit upon booking (to reserve the date)
- 70% of invoice amount due 3 months prior to event
- balance due within 2 weeks post event
Full Event Cancellation by Client:
- < 3 months - 20% of total contract sum or costs incurred if greater
- < 1 month - 30% of total contract sum or costs incurred if greater
Change in No. Guests for the Event:
- Charges will be based on the number of guests given by the client two calendar weeks prior to the event.
- The client will be charged for the higher of the number of flights booked, or the number of flights taken. UH Flight Vouchers will be issued for guest "no shows" at the agreed rate.
Partial Event Cancellation by Client (ie one or more days cancelled for multi-day events):
- < 6 weeks' notice for each day cancelled - 20% of the day's contract sum (or costs incurred if greater) will be charged.
- < 2 weeks' notice for each day cancelled - 40% or the day's contract sum (or costs incurred if greater) will be charged.
Goodwood Location
Goodwood Aerodrome PO18 0PH is located just outside Chichester, only 60 miles from London, and 30 miles from Brighton and Southampton. The Goodwood Motor Circuit is also located at the Aerodrome.
Directions can be found here. We can recommend local accommodation, if required.
Please note that coaches will not fit through the tunnel at the Aerodrome. The maximum height for vehicles is 10ft 6" (3.2m), maximum width 10ft (3m). Vehicles larger than this should turn left on arrival at the Aerodrome/Motor Circuit and park by the Old Control Tower Cafe. Guests should then walk through the foot tunnel (not the vehicle tunnel), turn left the other side and continue walking left until they reach the skid pan/slip and slide. Our building is on the right hand side as you look at the skid pan.
Safety
Ultimate High is proud to operate a 100% safety record.
Guests will receive an in depth briefing on all aspects of flying with us, with a strong focus on safety.
We employ the same safety standards used by the RAF to ensure that everybody enjoys a great time safely, which means that every eventuality is prepared for, no matter how unlikely. The care of our guests is paramount and we employ the same safety standards used by the RAF to ensure that everybody enjoys a great time without taking risks.
All aerobatic and formation flying is done within strict rules around procedures, minimum altitudes and distances between the aircraft. The aircraft are maintained in strict accordance with CAA regulations and our instructors have supreme credentials with many thousands of hours of military experience.
Insurance
We are fully insured at Lloyds for personal and third party risks of £10 million, and your own personal policies are normally unaffected by the activity. Copies of our insurance cover are available on request.
Videos of your flights
All our aircraft are video equipped and we can provide a video which you can take with you on the day (price £59).
Although the installations have been specifically designed for our aeroplanes (to withstand accelerations of +10g/-10g), they generally have good reliability but can occasionally be temperamental. Should guests have requested a video that subsequently does not record perfectly in some way, then Ultimate High will fully refund the price of the video, but not any associated flying costs.
Can guests fly the aircraft themselves?
Very much so!
All our flights teach guests how to fly our aeroplanes and they are encouraged to do as much (or as little) of the flying as they like. Guests will be offered the chance to carry out aerobatic manoeuvres themselves, even if they have never flown in a light aircraft before, all under the close guidance of their instructor who will show them the way.
As they will be participating in a trial lesson, their flight with us will count towards a private pilot's licence and they will be able to fly the aircraft in all regimes of flight apart from close formation, take off and landing.
What aircraft do you fly?
The T67 Firefly is a former military training aircraft that has been used by many Air Forces around the world. It was used by the RAF to train pilots before moving onto fast jets. Prince Harry did his first solo in a T67 Firefly! It offers comfortable side by side seating, has mid level aerobatics capability (+6g/-3g with a student) and is a joy to fly.
The T67 Firefly has a tricycle undercarriage with one wheel on the nose and two behind on the wings.
The aircraft is easily capable of more than enough aerobatics for most guests, but is particularly recommended for slightly more cautious flyers (as it has side by side seating) or those who have never flown in a light aircraft.
Extra300 Aircraft
The Extra300 aircraft is a state of the art high performance aerobatics machine and the flying equivalent to a Formula 1 racing car. It was built solely for the world of unlimited competition aerobatics and air displays, representing the peak of aerobatic design (+8g/-8g with a student). The Extra300 is a taildragger, with 2 wheels at the front and 1 on the tail.
Our aircraft is the two-seat version of those flown in the Red Bull Air Races. The passenger sits in the front seat with their flying instructor in the back. This aircraft was designed for FUN. It is recommended for adrenaline junkies, those for whom nothing but the best will do, or guests who have some flying experience and want to try something more extreme.
In addition to the above, we can also sometimes offer flights in other aircraft.
"Tea and Medals"
All participants receive individual certificates at the end of the day.
We also present some prizes for special awards such as Best Pilot of the Day, Most Improved Pilot, Highest amount of G pulled, Best Situational Awareness etc, and may present “less serious” awards such as "Loudest Screamer".
Please enquire if you would like further details.