CQ Adventure Flights
Departure Times
Departure Point: Whitsunday Airport Shute Harbour
Pricing Options
Chase thrills with the biggest adrenaline rush in the Whitsundays!
- Fly at over 300km/h in a fighter warplane about the tropical Whitsunday Islands
- Enjoy jaw-dropping aerial tricks for all levels of thrill-seekers
- Choose from gentle aerobatics to extreme routines
- Option to soar over the world-famous Whitehaven Beach
Overview
If you have ever wondered what it's like to fly inside of a fighter warplane, here's your chance - Flying with a fighter pilot is the aerial experience of a lifetime! CQ Adventure Flights offers three tours for you to experience all the aerobatic stunts of a combat plane, all while enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery in the world!
CQ Adventure Flights is host to one of the most unique experiences in the Whitsundays. With us you'll be able to see the Whitsundays from above while flying in a classic Yak52 Airforce trainer plane. Enjoy tricks of the trade as we flip, flop, rock and roll our way through the skies while cruising thousands of feet above Airlie Beach, Whitehaven Beach and more.
Highlights
- Thrilling and safe aerial tricks
- Pull up to 5G+
- Fly at over 300km/h
- Only 10 minutes outside Airlie Beach
- Cafe and bar available at the airport
- Beautiful scenery
- Unique experience
- Top safety standards
- Assist in systems check
- Video available for purchase
Flight options
CQ Adventure Flights offers three amazing tours for every type of adventurer, ranging from 10 to 30 minutes and all types of aerobatic stunts!
Gentle aerobatics
This tour is conducted in our Yak52 and lasts for a thrilling 10-15 minutes. With a Russian fighter pilot trainer in the cockpit, you'll get the experience the real deal as you flip and flop through the skies above. Departing from Shute Harbour Airport, you'll get to fly over Airlie Beach to see the sights while climbing up to 2,500 feet in under two minutes flat. Fly upside down as you roll through the skies, enjoying the tricks and stunts of the trade.
Mental aerobatics
Enjoy the thrill of our advanced aerobatic routine for 15 - 20 minutes, where you'll get to feel what it's like for fighter pilots to fly around in combat. With pressures reaching over 5G+, you'll be pushed to the limit as we perform our extreme routine.
Beach & Screech: Insane Aerobatics over Whitehaven Beach
For this 30 minute tour, you will depart Shute Harbour Airport where you will climb to 3,500ft on a mock recon mission over Airlie Beach. Cruise up to 4,500ft above the iconic Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach for the perfect photo, featuring you - inverted! After you smile for the camera, you'll flip back over ad head back to Airlie Beach where you'll experience the most exciting flight of your life full of extreme flips and flops! This package includes 2 aerobatic routines and a scenic trip over Whitehaven Beach.
Important Information
- Flight times are an approximate indication only. Please add 20 minutes for briefing.
- This experiences accommodates for just one passenger per flight.
- Maximum passenger weight is 120 kg.
- Passengers will be subject to medical questionnaire to satisfy suitability for flight.
- Passengers with Heart, Back or Neck conditions should consult Medical Practitioner before booking.
- There is no maximum or minimum age for this flight, however the passenger must be able to understand a safety briefing and be bulky enough to be secured in the aircraft by the seatbelts.
What To Bring
- Close-toed shoes
- Sense of fun and adventure
What's Included
- Flight in a Soviet Warbird
- Live commentary
- Highly skilled professional pilot
What's Extra
- Video of flight - $100.00
Cancellations
No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of plane will I be flying in?
Your high-adrenaline flight will take place on board the Yakovlev Yak52 - a Soviet primary trainer aircraft which first flew in 1976.
At 998 kg empty weight, the Yak52 is responsive and very capable as an aerobatic aircraft. It has even been used in international aerobatic competition up to the Advanced level!
Can two people take this flight together?
This aeroplane only seats a Pilot and one passenger, so there is no room to add a second passenger. However, this means that flights are fully catered to what the passenger wants, without having to share their experience with anybody else!
Where does this tour depart from?
Flights depart from Whitsunday Airport, Shute Harbour.
- Whitsunday Airport is a regional airport and not to be confused with the domestic Whitsunday Coast Airport.
- Whitsunday Airport is a 10 minute drive from Airlie Beach Main Street, and 5 minutes from Shute Harbour.
Check in:
CQ Adventure Flights operates from the WAVE Air check-in desk, located at Whitsunday Airport Shute Harbour's main terminal.
Reviews
Overall Rating
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