Aerialcollective Reviews

If I could give 10 stars I would

The Spitfire flight I had didn t disappoint - it was memorable in so many ways I didn t think it possible that it could have exceeded my expectations that were already sky high pardon the pun but it did It wasn t just the emotional high of being part of this amazing machine or the adrenaline from experiencing the raw power but it was the people who we met and invested so much of their time and enthusiasm in to making this event a truly once in a lifetime experience I cannot praise them enough I was treated like I was their very first customer as were the guests I bought along to share this moment If you are considering booking a flight I would just offer one tip Do it and do it now

Incredibly grateful for such an

Incredibly grateful for such an opportunity The work they are doing at Aircraft Restoration Company and Aerial Collective to keep these Spitfires flying is so important and to be able to experience this is truly unforgettable My thanks goes to George Romain who s images provide such a beautiful insight into the work that goes on behind the scenes The guy is insanely talented His images drew me to Aircraft Restoration and Aerial Collective and alongside Jack s stunning marketing and communication really made Aerial Collective stand out from the rest It could be easy to forget every other detail when the experience of flying in a spitfire is so overwhelming and captivating Instead my thanks goes to Didz who s welcome and briefing puts you at ease and her manner enjoyable conversations friendliness and hospitality really demonstrated what a dedicated passionate and caring team of people Aerial Collective are Stu the pilot was such a pleasure to meet and talk with never mind being a phenomenal pilot Getting to fly in formation really opened my eyes to the skill of these guys and it was great to see and share the passion he holds for flying these warbirds The flight itself was completely overwhelming yet so grounding to be able to experience a snapshot of being a Spitfire pilot It s flying in a Spitfire pretty obviously that s just awesome I can t thank the team enough for working together to create an unforgettable experience for myself and everyone else I never thought I d be fortunate enough to get to experience flying in a Spitfire yet I m so pleased I trusted the team at Aerial Collective with what will be a lifelong memory I m just incredibly jealous that they get to repeat the same thing every day I d have given this 5 stars even just to sit in the corner of the hangar all day listening to the engines and eating the cake Thank you doesn t begin to cover it

Experience of a lifetime

After a warm and friendly welcome at the reception I was met by Didz and then Jack who were both brilliant hosts and set the scene for one of the most wonderful and memorable experiences of my life a flight in Spitfire PT462 Whilst Jack took me through a thorough and informative briefing with calm authority and good humour Didz looked after the family and me with an engaging personality providing clear information on what we could expect and made sure everyone was happy and comfortable Once I was suited and gloved Didz settled me into the Spitfire reminding me of the safety points and ensuring all the belts and buckles were secured Handing over then to my Pilot Stu who took time to establish what I was looking for from my experience in a professional and calm demeanour enstilling confidence and adding to the atmosphere The flight was all and more I could have wished for Barrel rolls spectacular views informative chat and the opportunity to take the controls ensured the smile never left my face from take off to landing The sounds and smells of this British icon transported me away to the dreams of a lifetime now fulfilled If you are looking for the experience of a lifetime or a special gift for a loved one then look no further than Aerial Collective guaranteeing a fantastic day and memories that will last a forever Thanks again to Jack Didz and Stu for a really perfect day

A flight in pegs

I m a returning customer to the aerial collective having flown in Spitfire PV202 back in 2019 which I reviewed here When I read that the two seat hurricane Pegs was available to fly from Duxford through the collective I knew I would be in safe hands My flight had to be rescheduled from 25th August due to the weather but was re-booked for 14th September the longest 3 weeks of my life I received the expected phone call from Jack on the eve of my flight to tell me that all looked good for my flight and I would be the only person flying that day On arrival it was good to be in familiar surroundings again and to meet familiar people like Jack and Lisa My pilot was Mike Collett a great guy who you can tell loves to fly hurricanes Once the mandatory safety brief was done it was time to get kitted up and strapped into pegs by the lovely Lisa then it was off The flight was amazing with lots of aerobatics which I asked to do in Mikes more than capable hands and getting to take control and fly pegs was a privilege The weather and everything about my day was perfect as I knew it would be with the collective This company has safety and customer satisfaction as their top priorities and deserve to go from strength to strength If you re thinking about booking do it I know I ll be back Regards Mark Brown

Absolutely Fabulous A Great Day Out

All four of us had a great day out at Aerial Collective Duxford especially me as I was the one flying in the Spitfire The ride was fabulous this is a very solid plane no flapping wings like on some airliners The staff were very helpful caring attentive all seem to enjoy the pleasure their customers get out of these very special events I enjoyed every minute of it as the video of the flight shows I believe I ll start saving again and have a go in the Mustang in a couple of years I bought the White Cliffs of Dover experience thoroughly recommend it My pilot was G C Will Hackett Thanks Will you were great too Thanks for letting me at the controls which everybody are very responsive

A fantastic experience

A fantastic experience great help and friendly staff and star pilots

I went for a fly in a Spitfire with Rats

I ve wanted to fly in a spitfire since I was 7yo 30 years ago I did a lot of research and my criteria was an actual warbird I get to fly and aerobatics Aerial Collective ticked these boxes plus they are the only ones that do a low initial and pitch running break They also came most recommended from a number of current and former RAF fighter pilots The actual experience was something very special and one that I will never forget Jack did an excellent job My pilot Rats and the other pilot of the day Stumpy were both great and made this much better than I could have imagined Holly is as also great to cap off an awesome day I can t recommend these guys highly enough

Superb - Tally ho

Having grown up living near Cambridge all my life and being taken to see the filming of the Battle Of Britain at Duxford as a young lad by my late father I have dreamt of flying in a Spitfire for ever When my wife booked it for my 60th birthday I couldn t have been more excited The professional manning in which Jack and the team kept us briefed of the timing and logistics took all of the stress away so we could concentrate on the main event My Pilot Sam is superb We had time to get to know each other as we waited for a break in the weather which gave us time to plan our route which included a fly past my mothers house to her delight I couldn t recommend the warm welcoming team at Aerial Collective Duxford more highly for making my school boy dream come true