We operate a variety of ex-military aircraft, (Warbirds) all available for air experience, training, airshows, corporate events, or just plain fun!

What is a Warbird? Any ex military aircraft operated in non military roles is a Warbird. This can mean anything from a Vintage WWI Tigermoth to a Mach 2 Mig 21.

These aircraft are usually owned and operated by enthusiastic private individuals who occasionally make them available for passenger flights, or for training other prospective Warbird pilots.

We own and operate SNJ-5B (Harvard) VH-OVO, and have been providing joyflights and training services to future Warbird pilots since 1989.

We are also proud to offer our clients the the thrill of flying in a TS-11 Iskra Advanced Jet Weapons Trainer, with a top Speed 389 kts (750 kph) Altitude 33,000 ft. Design Load Factor +8G to -4G.

Safety

For many years, aviation authorities banned any civilian operation of ex-military aircraft. After much representation by interested people, they recognised the fact that when properly maintained and flown, Warbirds were very safe, and they then permitted a limited role for these aircraft.

Specific people in the aviation industry are permitted to train others in Warbird operations, and under certain circumstances permitted to take paying passengers.

By virtue of the fact that these aircraft are extremely valuable, they are maintained and flown to very high standards, usually by their owners and have excellent safety records.

Because of the widely different design philosophy of military aircraft, they are not certified to any defined civilian standard, but flown under an exemption to normal standards.

For this reason, you will see in the cockpit of a passenger carrying Warbird a notice to this effect. This does not mean they are unsafe, just that civilian aviation certification rules were not written for this type of aircraft, and you, as the passenger, should be aware of this.