Designed to get you up in the World Record Holder SteadFast, the Classic Fighter Mission is a 20 minute adventure joy flight letting you experience first hand the thrill of flight in a famous World War Two fighter.
Before strapping in, your experience begins with an overview of the Yak-3, an in depth briefing covering the flight followed by a detailed overview on safety. Then it’s off to the apron for a personal introduction to the beautiful Yak-3.
Once securely strapped in, we taxi out for takeoff. After a final takeoff briefing, we ease the throttle forward and let you experience the roar of a Merlin engine - this is the same sound and experience that many young men heard as they took off on a mission over Northern Europe.
Now the adventure really begins. The first objective is a high-speed attack run through the Stradbroke Island valley’s simulation low level strafing – you will experience the thrill of being low and fast in a
World War Two fighter……

We’ll then move to some classic fighter manoeuvres - combat aileron rolls, barrel rolls, and loops. We’ll pull G’s as we twist and turn to show you the true agility of this legendary aircraft and why this was truly a war winner. (Please note the aerobatic section of this flight is optional and can be substituted for some glorious straight and level flight)
Finally, we celebrate our victory with a high speed run across Moreton Bay. .
It’s then back to Archerfield where over the airfield you’ll experience the classic fighter “buzz and break” manoeuvre prior to approach and landing.
Following a full de-brief there will be an opportunity to take more photos, discuss the flight with your pilot and ask as many questions as you like.



Mission Area: Stradbroke Island or Lake Wivenhoe



Duration: One 30 minute Adventure from engine start to stop, 15 minutes from take-off to landing. Allow approx. one hour for your total experience allowing for briefing and pre-flight, photo opportunities, de-brief and footage transfer if purchased.