Scenic Flights

Get airborne at Classic Flyers

Feel the wind in your face as you fly over Tauranga in an open cockpit or the thrill of the roaring Pratt & Whitney radial engine of the Harvard that powers you down the runway. The passenger experience starts with getting suited up in a flight suit, helmet and goggles, then being strapped into the cockpit and briefed on the flight while the aircraft is flight prepped and started up. The Boeing Stearman & North American Harvard is based at Classic Flyers and can be booked Wednesday-Sunday weather permitting, contact Classic Flyers today.

Please note that all flights are weather and aircraft availability dependent.

	Boeing Stearman Flights The Boeing Stearman was designed as a WWll pilot trainer. It is a biplane, of which 8584 were built in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s as a military trainer aircraft. In the immediate post-war years they became popular as crop dusters and as sports planes. This aircraft can take 1 passenger. The Standard Flight costs $420 (25 min actual air time.) The Deluxe Flight Package costs $440 and includes a USB stick with pre-recorded footage of a scenic flight in the aircraft + a certificate and photo to commemorate your flight. The Super Deluxe Flight Package costs $460 and includes a USB stick with footage of a scenic flight in the aircraft and GoPro footage of your own flight + a certificate and photo to commemorate your flight. Gift Vouchers are available for this flight - enquire in the Gift Shop or click here to shop online for the Standard flight voucher or click here to shop online for the Deluxe flight voucher or click here to shop online for the Super Deluxe flight voucher Check out the video of the Boeing Stearman in flight (CLICK HERE) Operated by Warbirds Ltd
	North American Harvard Flights The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is an American single-engined advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces, United States Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II and into the 1970s This aircraft can take 1 passenger OR Book 2 Harvard's for a formation pair flight with your friend. The Harvard Adventure Flight costs $845 (30 min actual air time). The Harvard Formation Pair Flight costs $1550 (30 min actual air time). Gift Vouchers are available for this flight - enquire in the Gift Shop or click here to shop online for the Harvard Adventure Flight or click here to shop online for the Harvard Formation Pair Flight Check out the video of a North American Harvard in flight (CLICK HERE) Operated by Warbirds Ltd
	Glider Flights Experience the wonder of soaring flight over our magnificent Bay of Plenty with the opportunity to try 'hands on' Glider flights with the qualified instructors from the Tauranga Gliding Club. Two popular options are available: 3,000 ft tow for $199 - approx 20 min flight 4,000 ft tow for $250 - approx 30 min flight 5,000 ft tow for $349 - approx 40 min flight This introductory glider flight voucher entitles the bearer to receive a briefing on the glider, it's instruments & controls from your instructor & take an aero tow. The bearer will receive a 3 month club membership to TGC with 2 further flights at club rates. Gift Vouchers are available for these flights - enquire in the Gift Shop, or call us on 07 572 4000 to make your advance booking. Please ring the Glider Club directly for bookings made on the day 07 575 6768 Please note Glider flights are only available on Sundays and Public Holidays. Photo courtesy of Chris Guy
	DC-3 Scenic Flights Over The Bay of Plenty DC-3 scenic flights will be back towards the end of 2023. ****************************************************************************************   HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS Depending upon the weather and local conditions on the day, the aircraft may stretch its wings to different destinations in the Bay of Plenty - these will be announced at the pilot briefing before each flight. All passengers get complimentary entry to the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum before and after the flight. Choose from a range of reasonably priced DC-3 gifts to remember your flight by from the Museum Gift Shop. Make an event of your flight by enjoying a meal or a drink at AvGas Cafe & Bar with friends and family.   WHY NOT CHARTER THE DC-3 FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION? A scenic flight in the DC-3 is a great way for any boss to show their appreciation to employees for a job well done during the year. We can put together a special flight and meal package at Classic Flyers, that would truly make a memorable day. Call us to find out more. TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING CONTACT US ph 07 572 4000 email enquire@classicflyersnz.com