SW Aerobatics
SW Aerobatics
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
At South West Aerobatics we offer truly memorable aerobatic flight experiences over Devon from our base at Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton. You can select from three different length experiences (15, 30 or 60 minutes) all of which will include aerobatic manoeuvres such as; loops, rolls, chandelles and more. We are proud to offer these amazing experiences in our fully aerobatic rated aircraft. The Super Decathlon is capable of +6 G and - 4 G and full inverted flight. Once owned by James May (top Gear) it is in aircraft terms is almost brand new having only flown around 700 hours, recently fitted with a brand new engine. This allows the aircraft to be used on what is known as public transport category which is the same as an airliner. For more details, or to book a voucher please visit our website. www.sw-aerobatics.co.uk
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- Jack C1 contributionA Day to remember!The experience I had with SW Aerobatics was one of the best experiences I have ever had and I would recommend to anyone who os passionate about flying or just wants to get the adrenaline going to go and do this, wort every penny! The pilot Andy Wilkins does a 10 out of 10 professional job of each and every flight and puts your safety first. I am a 19 year old private pilot and doing this experience has changed my perspective on flying, giving me even more of a buzz than my first ever flying lesson. This experience tops anything I have ever done and I had an absolutely amazing day out… a day I will remember for the rest of my life and I can’t wait to do even more!!!Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 21 May 2023
- Carole M1 contributionBirthday surpriseThe experience was booked by my wife and daughter as a surprise 60th birthday present. Andy was very informative and put me at ease whilst in the plane. Although I didn’t do the manoeuvres I still enjoyed the experience and would recommend this activity. Thanks Andy for an enjoyable flight.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 May 2023
- Camper152355035141 contributionAmazing funFabulous experience. I did the 1 hour flight which was ideal for me as I’ve got some experience with flying in the past but have never done aerobatics before so wasn’t sure how I’d take to it. As it happens I really enjoyed it but having the hour gave me chance to do a little bit of sight seeing as well as the barrel rolls and loops to spread out the aerobatics as much as I like. Andy was very accommodating and helps to put you at ease. Would highly recommend giving it a go. I live in Manchester but if I find myself in the area again I’ll definitely hope to do it again!Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 23 July 2023
- AlpacaPillowRuishton, United Kingdom96 contributionsFabulous experienceBooked an 30-minute experience for my daughter who loves flying and all things aviation related. Thought it would be different from the air experience flights she had done before. Andy explained all of the manoeuvres that would be carried out during a safety briefing before the flight. My daughter absolutely loved the experience and is very keen to do it again - for an hour next time!Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten 5 September 2023
- Jade Annalise C1 contributionAmazing Experience!! 🤩Andy made it a really great Experiance, I went alone so the conversation to calm the nerves was very appreciated. It was a really fun Experiance and I loved every minute of it. It got the adrenaline going and me feeling alive. I will definitely be back for more!!! He also explained the process and names of things which was really good to learn. He was a very good pilot and I instantly felt safe.Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten 30 October 2023
- lorrainedavies20197 contributionsAerobatic adventure for my birthdayWhat an amazing experience! From start to finish it was an amazing ride. Mostly it was thrilling to go upside down while doing a ‘loop’ and slightly lifting off the seat into the harness while also looking out of the roof window. The best! I will do it again.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 10 November 2023
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7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
What an amazing experience! From start to finish it was an amazing ride. Mostly it was thrilling to go upside down while doing a ‘loop’ and slightly lifting off the seat into the harness while also looking out of the roof window. The best! I will do it again.
Written 10 November 2023
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Jade Annalise C
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Solo
Andy made it a really great Experiance, I went alone so the conversation to calm the nerves was very appreciated. It was a really fun Experiance and I loved every minute of it. It got the adrenaline going and me feeling alive. I will definitely be back for more!!! He also explained the process and names of things which was really good to learn. He was a very good pilot and I instantly felt safe.
Written 30 October 2023
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AlpacaPillow
Ruishton, UK96 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Booked an 30-minute experience for my daughter who loves flying and all things aviation related. Thought it would be different from the air experience flights she had done before.
Andy explained all of the manoeuvres that would be carried out during a safety briefing before the flight. My daughter absolutely loved the experience and is very keen to do it again - for an hour next time!
Andy explained all of the manoeuvres that would be carried out during a safety briefing before the flight. My daughter absolutely loved the experience and is very keen to do it again - for an hour next time!
Written 5 September 2023
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Resort21330420260
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
The views were great, the experience was absolutely incredible and im glad i had the chance to experience it
Written 4 September 2023
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Pam C
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Business
We had the MOST BRILLIANT TIME and highly recommend it. Thanks Andy!
Written 1 September 2023
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Camper15235503514
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Solo
Fabulous experience. I did the 1 hour flight which was ideal for me as I’ve got some experience with flying in the past but have never done aerobatics before so wasn’t sure how I’d take to it. As it happens I really enjoyed it but having the hour gave me chance to do a little bit of sight seeing as well as the barrel rolls and loops to spread out the aerobatics as much as I like.
Andy was very accommodating and helps to put you at ease. Would highly recommend giving it a go. I live in Manchester but if I find myself in the area again I’ll definitely hope to do it again!
Andy was very accommodating and helps to put you at ease. Would highly recommend giving it a go. I live in Manchester but if I find myself in the area again I’ll definitely hope to do it again!
Written 23 July 2023
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DOM S
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Jul 2023 • Solo
Amazing half hour. Andy was very friendly, kept me completely updated during the flight and had a brilliant adrenaline rush. Would love to do it again.
Written 6 July 2023
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Peter B
3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
It was an incredible experience, during the 60 minute flight we did a range of aerobatic manoeuvres including loops, barrel rolls, aileron rolls and stalls.
Andy was an excellent pilot, very reassuring and explained everything he was doing. I was able to fly the aircraft for a decent amount of time, it was particularly helpful for recovering from each set of manoeuvres.
We began the session with a safety briefing where Andy explained what was going to happen and where we were going to fly. We then went over to the aircraft, where I was fastened in and we were off.
It was a really fun experience, Andy is friendly and takes time to explain all stages of the flight and allowed me to have a good amount of time in control. Dunkeswell is the ideal airfield to depart from, as it has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a great cafe (The Aviator) where you can wait before and after the flight.
Andy was an excellent pilot, very reassuring and explained everything he was doing. I was able to fly the aircraft for a decent amount of time, it was particularly helpful for recovering from each set of manoeuvres.
We began the session with a safety briefing where Andy explained what was going to happen and where we were going to fly. We then went over to the aircraft, where I was fastened in and we were off.
It was a really fun experience, Andy is friendly and takes time to explain all stages of the flight and allowed me to have a good amount of time in control. Dunkeswell is the ideal airfield to depart from, as it has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a great cafe (The Aviator) where you can wait before and after the flight.
Written 10 June 2023
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roger R
Plymouth, UK5 contributions
May 2023
89th Birthday aerobatic flight Second time in this wonderful aeroplane
Did most aerobatic manoeuvres loop roll stall turn and point roll great fun
Max 4 g but no problem
If you are bored with the ordinary then fly aerobatics
Did most aerobatic manoeuvres loop roll stall turn and point roll great fun
Max 4 g but no problem
If you are bored with the ordinary then fly aerobatics
Written 6 June 2023
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Chestnut T
2 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Andy made the experience great fun and felt very safe, explained everything well, would definitely recommend. Was given this as a gift and really happy I was.
Written 4 June 2023
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- SW Aerobatics is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:00 - 18:00
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