Jet over PistonFest!

This is your chance to soar over PistonFest in an ex RAF Jet! We're auctioning off an aerobatic ride of a lifetime!

Taking the Pistonheads attitude of “Speed Matters” to the extreme this time, we have organised a full aerobatic jet ride for one lucky passenger at PF this year.

After the racing has finished on Saturday 3rd July, we have a slot to fly Ted’s corporate jet around the surrounding countryside, lasting for about 45 minutes.

Be prepared to experience speeds unobtainable in any road car, upside down and pulling excessive amounts of G-Forces - definitely not one for those with a weak stomach!

The way it works is we open the bidding for this via the site on the sticky thread in the forum. if you fancy the ride of your life or setting someone up for the ride of their life, simply bid against your competitors.

Bidding will close on the website just prior to PistonFest opening, and will be finished off live at the event.

The winning bidder will be taken directly to the aircraft, briefed and strapped in. If you can cope with it, we'll record you whilst you're airborne and play back your experience immediate afterwards via the big screen for all to see.

You can expect the following to happen whilst in flight: Flyby, Stall Turn, Slow Roll, Half Queban, Derry Turn, Noddy Stall Turn, Max Rate Turn, Barrell Roll, Wing Over, 4- Point Roll, Half Horizontal 8, Inverted Fishtail, Wine Glass, Vertical Roll Up & Down, Tail Slide and finish off with another Flyby.

So, come on PHers! Jump to the forum and get bidding. Normally a 15 minute demo flight would cost £300+ so this could be a bargain! All profits will be going to Cancer Research UK , a very worthwhile cause. BID HERE

If you have any doubt that you are physically fit enough to take this flight, we strongly suggest that you consult your GP before you bid!

Oh, and sponsorship of the Jet & Flight is also available for commercial traders attending Pistonfest 2004 - please contact us for details of this exclusive opportunity!

Technical Info

Type: Provost, 2- seat basic trainer/ light strike aircraft
Manufacturer: Hunting/B.A.C. - British Aerospace
Engine: Single Bristol Siddeley Viper 201 turbojet 2,500lb (1,134kg) thrust
Dimensions: Span 36’10” (11.23M)
Length: 33’8.5” (10.27M)
Height: 10’11.5” (3.34M)
Wing Area: 213.7sqft (19.79sqM)
Performance: Max Speed at Sea Level – 390mph (627km/h)
At 20,000’ – 440mph (708km/h)
Ceiling – 44,000ft (13,410M)
Range – 600miles (967km)
Climb Rate: 4000ft/min