Flying Experiences

Space Flight Experience

Space Flight Experience

Feel what it’s really like to be weightless under Zero G, and experience the G-forces of the rocket launchpad and earth’s re-entry

 

 

Ever wondered what it feels like to go into space? With our "Space Flight" experience you will:

  • Feel the launch pad acceleration (3G)
  • Marvel at being weightless with zero gravity (Zero G)
  • Experience the deceleration of Earth’s atmosphere on re-entry (4.5G)....

Your ex-military instructor will show you the G-forces experienced by astronauts without the vast expense of going to the USA to experience Zero G. 

Strapped in securely, under Zero G you will feel weightless as you will rise out of your seat slightly, effectively "floating".  We also demonstrate Zero G "floating" with a toy astronaut or foam ball in the aircraft.  You can try zero G as much as you like during your flight, for periods of up to around 5 seconds at a time.

Flown in the T67 Firefly ex-military training aircraft and sitting side-by-side with your instructor, you will can also try to fly these forces yourself!

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Overview You should allow to be with us 2-3 hours
Welcome You will be kitted out in a high quality military flying suit.
Briefing You will be taught some of the background to space flight, and be given a detailed safety brief.
At Aircraft Cockpit Controls and Safety Brief.
Flight
  • Take-off and get to know the aeroplane: introduction to effects of controls - turning, climbing, descending.
  • Feel the same G-force acceleration that astronauts experience on take-off from the launch pad (3G).
  • Replicate the sensation of being weightless (Zero G), exactly as astronauts would feel in orbit.
  • Gasp as your body weighs 4.5 times its normal weight as you simulate the forces on re-entry.
  • Enjoy the opportunity to replicate some or all of these forces yourself as you fly the aeroplane.
  • Time in the aircraft is around 40 minutes (25 minutes in the air)
Debrief Debrief with your instructor, including amount of G pulled and flight certificate. Opportunity to purchase a video of your flight.

Your ex-military instructor will show you the G-forces experienced by astronauts without the vast expense of going to the USA. 

Flown in the T67 Firefly ex-military training aircraft and sitting side-by-side with your instructor, you will can also try to fly these forces yourself!...