Intense Aerobatic Experience in the Open Canopy Red Baron Pitts Special

About this tour

Strap into an open-cockpit Pitts Special biplane for 45 minutes of hard-core aerobatics over Sydney's Northern Beaches. You'll experience loops, barrel rolls and inverted flight with G-forces between +6 and -3, piloted by someone who knows these manoeuvres inside out. This isn't a scenic flight—it's a full-throttle aerial workout that connects you to vintage dogfighting techniques, explained live through your headset as you climb to 3,500–4,000 feet.

Highlights

• Open-cockpit biplane with genuine wind-in-face exposure
• Loops, barrel rolls, inverted flight with varying G-forces
• Live pilot commentary linking manoeuvres to WWI history
• Northern Beaches panorama during climb and descent
• Professional flight suit and noise-cancelling headset included
• Pre-flight briefing and one-on-one pilot prep

What to expect

You'll check in at Red Baron Hangar where companions can wait comfortably. After a proper pre-flight briefing with your pilot, you'll don a flight suit and headset, then climb into the open cockpit. The aircraft accelerates and climbs steeply. Once airborne, the pilot walks you through each manoeuvre—the force and sensation intensify as you're inverted, pressed sideways or lifted hard against your harness. The wind roars. Views flash past. It's controlled chaos with an expert at the controls. Landing feels almost anticlimactic after 45 minutes of sustained adrenaline.

Good to know

Not suitable if pregnant, have spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Weight cap 90kg, height cap 200cm. Wear layers—it's cold at altitude and windy in the open cockpit. Spectators can wait in the lounge. Public transport nearby; check parking on arrival.

Frequently asked

How long does Intense Aerobatic Experience in the Open Canopy Red Baron Pitts Special take?

Intense Aerobatic Experience in the Open Canopy Red Baron Pitts Special runs for approximately 45 min.

How much does Intense Aerobatic Experience in the Open Canopy Red Baron Pitts Special cost?

Prices start from AUD $739 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.

Where does Intense Aerobatic Experience in the Open Canopy Red Baron Pitts Special run?

This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.

Who runs Intense Aerobatic Experience in the Open Canopy Red Baron Pitts Special?

The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. AU & NZ Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.

Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?

The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.