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Magpas Air Ambulance Wingwalk Challenge
Dates available (Gloucestershire and Kent aerodromes) between April - October
The Northampton aerodrome 2027 - dates as follows.
Thursday 6th - Sunday 9th May 2027
Friday 8th - Sunday 10th October 2027
The Wickenby aerodrome in Lincolnshire - 2027 dates as follows
Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd May 2027
Friday 2nd- Sunday 4th July 2027
Friday 6th August 2027
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th September 2027
The Charity
Magpas Air Ambulance give the very best pre-hospital emergency care, in the air or on land, including treatments usually only available in hospital. Operating 24/7, the charity answers five calls for help a day on average, treating around 1200 patients in life-threatening emergencies every year.
Magpas Air Ambulance serves the communities of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and across the East of England and are dispatched by both the East of England and the East Midlands Ambulance Service Trusts - caring for a population of over 10 million.
Magpas Air Ambulance relies on generous public donations to continue saving lives.
The Challenge
Working alongside the Gloucestershire and Kent aerodromes we are able to offer this amazing challenge for you to experience the thrill of a wing walking ride from these private aerodromes for the charity.
What happens on the day?
Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by the team before being briefed ready for your flight.
Then it’ll be time to get strapped in ready for your flight. Before you know it, you’ll have taken to the skies for your unforgettable wing walk. Brace yourself as your pilot goes through the motions with a series of climbs, banks and dives.
Your booking is valid for 12 months from the date full payment is received.
If you cancel or wish to rearrange your wingwalk, less than 4 weeks before it is due to take place, you will have to pay £200 rebooking fee. You can only reschedule your booking once.
Participant guidelines
Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date
- Wing Walkers must be between 18 and 80 years old (Doctors letter/note/self declaration required on the day to confirm fitness for 80 years plus)
- You must be between 5 and 6ft tall (1.52-1.83m)- Spectators are welcome. Please mention when making your booking if you intend to have more than 10 spectators
- Maximum weight limit for the for Gloucestershire airfield 14 stone- Maximum weight limit for Kent aerodrome is 89kg- Participants must be able to climb unassisted to the top of the aircraft
- You cannot take part if you have or are suffering from Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, blackouts, fainting or giddiness, disease of the brain or nervous system, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, recurrent weakness or dislocation of any limb, diabetes, mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction
- If you have any pre existing medical conditions which you feel may prevent you from taking part you should consult your doctor
- All wingwalkers will be required to sign a disclaimer prior to taking part
- You will be securely attached to the aircraft at all times using a purpose built CAA approved harness and rig
- You should wear a couple of layers of close fitting comfortable clothing and flat soled lace up footwear
- Earplugs and goggles are provided- Jewellery will need to be removed for the display- Pets are not allowed on the airfieldThe wing walk challenge is weather dependent therefore it may be wise NOT to book and pay for any travel and accommodation in advance.
What about insurance?
The centre holds public liability insurance. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
How it works
On payment of the deposit we will contact your chosen charity to let them know you are supporting them.
Once you have raised the minimum donation the charity will cover the cost of the challenge, then they keep the remaining donation to benefit their charity.
When you select the fundraising option you agree to raise the minimum of £1000 per person in sponsorship for your charity. You agree to send sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. £750 of the minimum sponsorship required must be sent to the charity no later than eight weeks prior to the challenge, we then invoice the charity for the cost.
- What's Included
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Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by the team before being briefed ready for your flight.
You will then be provided with a flight suit (optional)
Before your flight you will have the opportunity to meet your pilot. The pilot will run through communication hand signals and the type of flight that you would like to experience.
You will have use of the harness, goggles, ear plugs and gloves.
Your wingwalk flight, which will last approx 8-10 minutes.
After your flight you will be presented with a Wingwalking Certificate.
You will also be given the opportunity to purchase merchandise and GoPro footage after the flight.
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