Posted by Notcot on Jul 11, 2012 in
Gadgets
Flying Lesson – 60 Minutes Flying Experience Reach for the sky with your first flying lesson and soar away into the wide blue yonder. Under expert tuition, you can take the controls yourself and discover the absolute freedom of the sky. Your 60 minute flying lesson begins with a pre-flight briefing with your instructor. You will learn the effects of an aircraft’s controls and what you will be doing during your first trial flying lesson. Then it’s time to walk out to the aircraft where you will be taken on a ‘walk round’ to see the main control surfaces of the aircraft. Your instructor will take off and then demonstrate some basic manoeuvres. Then it’s your turn! Feel the aircraft respond to your lightest touch and experience for yourself the sheer exhilaration of flying. Your 60 minute lesson includes take off and landing. About The Flying Lesson – 60 Minutes Flying Experience When can you go? Monday to Sunday, all year although April to September is best. How long does the activity last? The total experience lasts approximately 1½ hours, with 60 minutes in the aircraft. You need to know You must be at least 16 years old (under 18 years need to be accompanied by an adult). This may not be suitable if pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, fits, severe head injuries, recurrent fainting, giddiness, blackouts, high blood pressure or heart conditions. Maximum weight 89kg to 108kg (14 to 17 stone) depending on the location. No previous flying experience is necessary. You and how many others? Your tuition is on a one to one basis. Family and friends You are welcome to bring along family and friends to watch you take to the sky. We cant control the weather This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions Where? Salisbury, Wiltshire; Great Dunmow, Essex; Cranfield, Bedfordshire; Cambridge Airport, Cambridge; Wellesbourne, Warwickshire; Liverpool Airport, Merseyside; Brackley, Northamptonshire; Exeter; Glenrothes, Scotland; Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey; Inverness, Highland; Camberley, Surrey; Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex; Teesside, County Durham; Welshpool, Powys; Cole Green, Nr Hertford, Hertfordshire; Stapleford Tawney, Essex; Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk; Langworth, Lincolnshire; Clacton on Sea, Essex; Bournemouth, Dorset; Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire; Stapleford, Essex; Perth, Perthshire, Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle; Belton, Doncaster, Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man We are really sorry but loyalty points cannot be used against activities because they come from a large number of different suppliers who do not allow us to make discounts. Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months. If you have not used your Gift Voucher by this time, it is possible to get an extension This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated. Next working day delivery cut off time is 11.00am on a normal working day (Mon-Fri). If you select next working day option on an activity placed after 11.00am it is guaranteed to arrive within two days. All guaranteed next day deliveries will arrive before 1pm and will require a signature. Please note that the Before 9am Service is not available on activities. Unfortunately Gift Wrapping is not available. Why You Should Buy From Us! 30 day money-back guarantee Low-price guarantee Loyalty points discount off future orders Huge range of unique gift ideas for all occasions Excellent customer service Next day delivery available – cut off 11am Flying Lesson – 60 Minutes Flying Experience
Price : £ 199.00
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Posted by Notcot on Jul 2, 2012 in
Cult Film
‘At Victoria station the R.T.O. gave me a travel warrant a white feather and a picture of Hitler marked ‘This is your enemy’. I searched every compartment but he wasn’t on the train’. Spike Milligan’s on the march blitzing friend and foe alike with his uproarious recollections of army life from enlistment to the landing at Algiers in 1943. Bathos pathos and gales of drunken laughter and insane military goonery explode in superlative Milliganese.
Price : £ 5.44
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Posted by Notcot on May 12, 2012 in
Gadgets
30 mins at the controls of a Boeing 727! ; ; Developed for training airline pilots this top of the range full-motion simulator is as close as you can get to flying a passenger aeroplane without years of training. Prepare for take off and switch on the seat belt sign it’s the captain speaking and it’s going to be a bumpy ride! An instructor is in the co pilot’s seat to ensure that you can find your way around the mass of controls and bring the plane safely into land at the end of your session. ; ; Your experience begins with a briefing from your instructor before climbing aboard the simulator. After a take of scenario you will have the opportunity to fly the plane in a variety of conditions including a simulated emergency. After attempting a controlled landing you will receive a certificate as a memento of your day. You will spend a full 30 minutes at the controls of the aircraft and will not have to share your flying time with other participants.
Price : £ 145.00
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Posted by Notcot on May 11, 2012 in
Gadgets
30 mins at the controls of a Boeing 727! ; ; Developed for training airline pilots this top of the range full-motion simulator is as close as you can get to flying a passenger aeroplane without years of training. Prepare for take off and switch on the seat belt sign it’s the captain speaking and it’s going to be a bumpy ride! An instructor is in the co pilot’s seat to ensure that you can find your way around the mass of controls and bring the plane safely into land at the end of your session. ; ; Your experience begins with a briefing from your instructor before climbing aboard the simulator. After a take of scenario you will have the opportunity to fly the plane in a variety of conditions including a simulated emergency. After attempting a controlled landing you will receive a certificate as a memento of your day. You will spend a full 30 minutes at the controls of the aircraft and will not have to share your flying time with other participants.
Price : £ 145.00
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Posted by Notcot on May 7, 2012 in
Gadgets
Airliner Simulator Experience The airliner is approaching one of the world’s major airports. Behind you all the passengers are strapped to their seats. Your hands grip the control column. Can you do it? Can you land? Ever wondered if you could land a real airliner? Now you can find out, even if you have no previous flying experience, by taking the controls of a simulator. About The Airliner Simulator Experience Your session starts with a pre-flight briefing which will introduce you to the effects of controls and to the aircraft you will be flying. The you share an hour’s flying session with two other people – during which you take the controls for 20 minutes. Your flight will include a take off and landing! Location: Bournemouth (Dorset). [NB: locations are subject to availability & change] Duration: 1 1/2 hours. 20 minutes of which will be at the controls of the airline simulator. Minimum age: 14. Restrictions: Not suitable for those who are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, or who have heart or medical conditions. We are really sorry but loyalty points cannot be used against activities because they come from a large number of different suppliers who do not allow us to make discounts. Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months. If you have not used your Gift Voucher by this time, it is possible to get an extension This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated. Next working day delivery cut off time is 11.00am on a normal working day (Mon-Fri). If you select next working day option on an activity placed after 11.00am it is guaranteed to arrive within two days. All guaranteed next day deliveries will arrive before 1pm and will require a signature. Please note that the Before 9am Service is not available on activities. Unfortunately Gift Wrapping is not available. Why You Should Buy From Us! 30 day money-back guarantee Low-price guarantee Loyalty points discount off future orders Huge range of unique gift ideas for all occasions Excellent customer service Next day delivery available – cut off 11am Airliner Simulator Experience
Price : £ 129.00
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Posted by Notcot on Oct 11, 2010 in
Gadgets
30 mins at the controls of a Boeing 727! ; ; Developed for training airline pilots this top of the range full-motion simulator is as close as you can get to flying a passenger aeroplane without years of training. Prepare for take off and switch on the seat belt sign it’s the captain speaking and it’s going to be a bumpy ride! An instructor is in the co pilot’s seat to ensure that you can find your way around the mass of controls and bring the plane safely into land at the end of your session. ; ; Your experience begins with a briefing from your instructor before climbing aboard the simulator. After a take of scenario you will have the opportunity to fly the plane in a variety of conditions including a simulated emergency. After attempting a controlled landing you will receive a certificate as a memento of your day. You will spend a full 30 minutes at the controls of the aircraft and will not have to share your flying time with other participants.
Price : £ 139.99
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