Find answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked.
Where does the wingwalking take place?
Our wingwalking takes place from our private grass airfield in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold countryside, week days and weekends, end of March to end of October.
The address is RFC Rendcomb, The Whiteway, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 7DF.
Expanding accessibility from the South West and beyond, we also now fly on a selection of dates at Sywell Aerodrome, Sleap Airfield and Compton Abbas Airfield.
Sywell Aerodrome EGBK, Hall Farm, Northamptonshire, Sywell NN6 0BN.
Sleap Airfield, Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury SY4 3HE.
Compton Abbas Airfield, Ashmore, Nr. Salisbury, SP5 5AP.
Facilities at the Airfield
Wine and dine in the informal atmosphere of the Aviator’s Restaurant. Themed in authentic Art Deco styling and overlooking the airfield, the Aviator is Northamptonshire’s most unique dining experience.
To book a table please call Sywell Aerodrome Reception team direct on 01604 642111
The friendly Sleap Airfield Cafe is open 7 days a week from 9-5 serving serves quality hand-prepared food, homemade cakes and freshly ground coffees with fantastic views of the airfield and viewing balcony.
Step back and relax into the Golden Age of Aviation, at the Lore of the Sky Restaurant & Bar. Dorset’s unique Smokehouse offering, with breakfast & lunch services and casual bar offerings. Overlook the runway right from your table! For opening times, menus, and to book a table, visit www.loreofthesky.com
Spectators and Pets
You are more than welcome to bring up to 9 guests with you; some flight manoeuvres may have to be performed out of viewing from the spectators area. Our Display Pilot will perform at least one manoeuvre in front of your guests.
Wingwalkers attending a charity event – please discuss your spectator numbers with your event organiser.
Please encourage car sharing with a max. of 3 cars per wingwalker. Spectator access is free of charge.
It is imperative that your guests arrive with you as unfortunately, due to the schedule of the day, we are unable to delay your flight by waiting for your guests. As this is a private airfield, access can only be granted to you and your guests no more than 30 minutes prior to your allocated arrival time.
For safety reasons, your guests must remain behind the safety fence in the enclosed area at all times.
BALL GAMES or CLIMBING THE TREES are NOT PERMITTED at our airfield for safety reasons. RFC Rendcomb is an active airfield, so young children must be kept under constant adult supervision.
Dogs are welcome too, but must be kept on a lead at all times, and any mess needs to be picked up and disposed of.
Arrival Time and Time at the Airfield
The time booked is the time you need to arrive at the airfield, this is not the time of your flight. Please ARRIVE at the time we have provided on your booking. Your Safety Briefing will commence 15 minutes after your allocated arrival time. Wingwalking access can only be granted to you and your spectators no more than 30 minutes prior to your allocated arrival time.
When can I wingwalk?
We fly from March through to October on selected days planned around the team airshow schedule. Please note that school holidays, Friday, Saturday & Sundays are our most popular times – please don’t leave it too late to book to avoid disappointment.
Can I get a refund?
See our terms and conditions for full details.
Can I purchase a gift voucher?
Yes, please use the ‘Gift Vouchers‘ button at the top of the page.
How can I view availability before booking my wingwalk?
Yes, you can view all our available dates and times. Click on the ‘Redeem Voucher’ button at the top of the website. Scroll down and click the box of your chosen wingwalking experience, and our available dates will appear in bold. Click on your prefered date, and the arrival times will appear. (A voucher code is not required for this process).
Wingwalking for Charity
Wingwalking is proving to be an incredibly successful way to raise money. Our unique experience draws a great deal of attention that encourages donations. It is the responsibility of the individual wingwalker to make contact with their chosen charity, and promote their experience to raise the funds. The booking system is the same as all wingwalking experiences. If you are a charity and wish to hold a wingwalking event day here at AeroSuperBatics, please see our charity page. Discounts are available for 10+ wingwalkers booked on one event day.
What is the difference between the Anytime and Weekday vouchers?
The weekdays voucher can be used only for booking your wingwalk on a weekday (Monday – Friday). If you would like the flexibility to fly on a Saturday then an Anytime voucher will be needed. All wingwalking experiences are subject to availability.
Can I upgrade my Weekday voucher to an Anytime voucher to fly on a Saturday?
Yes, please contact us at biplane@aerosuperbatics.com with your voucher code and contact number; we will call you to discuss and take payment of ÂŁ40.00
Who Can Wingwalk
Your safety is our number one priority, and it is for this reason that we are very strict with our procedures and require all wingwalkers to adhere to the following regulations. Wingwalkers need to be able to confirm that they:
Are at least 18 years old; there is no upper age limit
Are no taller than 6ft 2”
Are no heavier than 14 stone (196lbs) (89kg)
Have a waist measurement, whilst wearing warm clothing and a jacket that is 40” or less
Are able to climb, completely unassisted, up to and down from the top wing of one of our Boeing Stearman biplanes. This is a steep climb of approximately 10ft / 3m, but we have purpose built steps to assist (if required) to the first wing, and you will be given full guidance by our Professional Wingwalker.
Have not suffered any of the following conditions: Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, recurrent blackouts, fainting fits 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 suffer from these conditions but are regularly monitored by your doctor and the condition is medicated and under control, then you can fly with us. If you have any concerns at all regarding your health, fitness and ability to wingwalk, then we ask that you consult your doctor.
Can I fly aerobatics on my First Flight?
For safety reasons, first time wingwalkers are not permitted to do aerobatics. Health & Safety Regulations do not allow us to offer aerobatics to those who have not wingwalked with us before. This is because wingwalking is already a very extreme experience; we don’t know how you will react and once you are up there, there is limited communication with the pilot in case you change your mind! But you can let the pilot know if you want a more adventurous flight and they will be able to do steep dips and dives, wingovers and banked turns. If you love it you can come back for second go and do aerobatic manoeuvres, subject to the weather.
First-time wingwalkers are not permitted to perform aerobatics — even if you have previously completed a bungee jump, skydive, piloted an aircraft, or taken part in other adrenaline-fuelled activities.
Standing on the wing of an aircraft is a completely different experience, and regulations require that aerobatics are only performed by those who already have prior wingwalking experience.
Thank you for your understanding.
Should you wish to fly twice in one day then we can organise this for you! Please email biplane@aerosuperbatics.com that you wish to fly twice in one day and we shall discuss availability and discounted rates with you.
How long does the experience last?
For your First Wingwalking Experience you’ll take to the skies for approx. 10 minutes.
Our Aerobatic Wingwalking Experience is 10 minutes including manoeuvres.
Our Formation Wingwalking Experience you’ll fly for 12 minutes.
We ask that you allow 3 hours at the airfield for the whole experience.
Will I be climbing around the aircraft in flight?
No definitely not, this is for the professionals only! You will be secured into the safety harness on the top wing for take-off and landing
What’s the speed, height & time spent in the air?
For your First Wingwalking Experience you’ll take to the skies for approx. 8-10 minutes at a maximum speed of 140mph at 1000ft!
Our Aerobatic Wingwalking Experience is 10 minutes including manoeuvres at a maximum speed of 150mph at 3000ft.
Our Formation Wingwalking Experience you’ll fly for 12 minutes.
Do I need to get insurance for my wingwalking experience?
AeroSuperBatics hold a valid Public Liability Insurance policy. We purchase aircraft insurance coverage for all participants that fly with our team in accordance with the latest UK and EU legislation. In addition, we carry premises insurance covering you during your time on the ground with us at our facility. we take your safety very seriously and in addition to our mandatory insurance obligations, all participants are covered by the aircraft liability up to £10 million any one accident for bodily injury/death and it automatically includes up to £150,000 personal accident insurance for each participant that flies with us. Our policy is subject to periodic reviews. Should you wish to view our policy, please email biplane@aerosuperbatics.com and we’ll send the policy to you for information.
How difficult is it to climb onto the aircraft?
You will be required to climb up to and down from the top wing of one of our biplanes. This is a steep climb of approximately 10ft / 3m and involves around 6 steps. We have purpose built steps to assist (if required) to the first wing. There are additional step ups inside the front cockpit, as necessary. If you are able, you can kneel and pull yourself up using the various struts and wires in order to get on to the top wing. Please be aware that this will require a degree of mobility in your legs and arms, it also requires some grip strength. You will be given full guidance by our Professional Wingwalker.
We are equipped to fly less able bodied guests. Our staff are able to help you, as required, and we encourage members of your families, friends and carers to help also. We will fully brief everyone who will be near and around the aircraft. The climb can be taken slowly and broken down in small step-by-step stages.
We assess physical mobility on an individual basis and we will fully explain the process of climbing up onto the wing. We are able to offer you a preliminary visit to our airfield (at no charge) to determine whether you are able to get up on to the wing. Please contact us if you have any concerns and wish to discuss this further.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Our Display Pilots provide a weather status online the day prior to your experience, from around 3pm. If the weather is unsuitable for wingwalking, and we are ‘grounded’, see our ‘weather update’ page for steps on how to reschedule your experience. If we are ‘flying’ then we are all good to go wingwalking! IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL WINGWALKERS CHECK THE WEATHER STATUS BEFORE VISITING THE AIRFIELD.
What to Wear
Comfortable, layered, warm clothes that you can climb around in; eg jeans/leggings/shorts/t-shirt/gloves/snood (weather pending). No hats, collars, hoods or toggles. Flat-soled shoes (e.g. trainers) are suitable. We provide flying suits to go over your own clothes (optional). If you wish to wear fancy dress, this is acceptable, however, please be mindful that you cannot wear loose clothing or any additional items such as head gear, wings or capes.
Can I wear my glasses?
You must wear the goggles we provide, if you wear glasses and they fit under the goggles comfortably you can keep them on. If they are a larger type of frame you will need to remove them. Contact lenses are good, but occasionally they can become dislodged so do bring a spare pair or your glasses.
Can I fly with a lost limb(s)?
Absolutely, yes you can fly. We have flown wingwalkers with up to three lost limbs. Please contact the team to discuss your individual ability and advise us when you have booked your flight. This is so we can ensure we schedule in a little more time to spend with you to assist with your climb up to the top wing of the aircraft.
Do you offer a video of the flight?
Yes we do! Our aircraft is fitted with two cameras to record your flight.
For ÂŁ69.99 you will receive a dual screen video of your flight on the day. Please pre-order your video at the time of booking online or on arrival at the airfield.
The dual video cannot be split.
Still images can be taken from your video footage. We do not offer any photography service, but urge your spectators to take as many photos as they like.
Our professional wingwalkers and team members are unable to take responsibility for filming your wingwalking experience from ground level. During flights, the team’s full attention is required to manage and care for all guests on-site.
Of course, if time and availability allow, we will always do our best to assist—however, this cannot be guaranteed. If you would like ground-level footage, we kindly ask that you arrange for a friend or one of your spectators to film on your behalf.
All aftercare for your video is supported by Viewpoint Videos; their Customer Service Team can be contacted via their website ww.viewpointvideos.com.
Content Creators: If you would like your video split into two recordings, please let us know at the time of booking. Both recordings will be captured in landscape format, with the option for you to crop them into portrait. The logo will be removed; however, it will still be visible on the aircraft wing. This option is only available when requested at the time of booking and cannot be accommodated on or after the day. See “Can I bring my own GoPro?” for more details and information.
Thank you for your understanding.
We film all our wingwalking experiences. Although extremely rare, should any unforeseen faults occur with the videos, all flights will continue to go ahead.
Can I bring my own GoPro?
Yes, you may bring your own GoPro; however, this is only permitted if you purchase our dual video package at ÂŁ69.99. This applies to handheld devices, as well as chest- and wrist-mounted cameras. Head-mounted cameras are not permitted.
AeroSuperBatics cannot stress how strong the conditions are on the wing and cannot be responsible for loss or damage to recording equipment. Also we do not provide any harnesses for personal cameras and so you must have adequate safety straps that will be inspected by the pilot.
All devices will be inspected for safety by the pilot on the day. If a device or strap is deemed unsafe, you will not be permitted to use it. The pilot’s decision is final.
