Take teamwork to new heights in this unique aviation challenge, combining flying, precision aiming and communication in an unforgettable competitive experience.
Exclusively created by Goodwood, Grapefruit Bombing is a one-of-a-kind team challenge that combines aviation, strategy and collaboration. Working in pairs, one participant takes the controls of the aircraft under instructor guidance while their teammate targets the drop zone below. Success depends on communication, coordination and teamwork, making this a memorable and rewarding shared experience.
What's included?
- Qualified flight instructor supervision, with full safety briefing and activity overview
- Dual-control flying experience for each person
- Opportunity to mark your own grapefruit “bomb”
- Score recording and leaderboard, with winner announcement and debrief
- Personal certificate for each participant
- Private hospitality space at the Aerodrome building
Optional Extras
- Breakfast, lunch or post-event dining
- Private meeting room hire
- Presentations and strategy sessions at the Aerodrome
- Professional photography and videography
- Private transfers and transport
- Goodwood merchandise and prizes
- Additional aviation experiences, estate activities and team-building experiences
- Accommodation at The Goodwood Hotel
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Teamwork & Communication
Success depends on clear communication and coordination.
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Shared Achievement
Work together towards a common goal.
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Confidence Building
Experience the excitement of flight with expert support.
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Memorable Experience
Creating lasting memories through a truly unique challenge.
This sample itinerary can be tailored to suit your group, objectives and timings. Speak to our team about creating the right experience for you.
Created exclusively at Goodwood, Grapefruit Bombing combines hands-on flying with a team challenge found nowhere else. Set against the backdrop of the historic Aerodrome, it offers a rare opportunity to experience aviation, competition and collaboration in one unforgettable activity.
Helpful Information
Ideal for corporate teams, client entertainment, leadership groups and private company events seeking a distinctive, competitive and communication-focused aviation challenge.
Participants are paired into teams of 2. Each person completes a short instructor-guided flying session while their partner attempts to hit the ground target. Roles are then reversed, with all scores recorded for a final leaderboard and winner announcement.
Suitable for corporate groups, with timings tailored to your event schedule. Group sizes and rotations are coordinated in advance with your dedicated Goodwood events planner.
All flying is conducted in dual-control aircraft with qualified instructors. Participants receive a comprehensive safety briefing prior to flight, and all operations follow strict aviation safety procedures.
No previous flying experience is necessary. Instructors provide clear, professional guidance throughout to ensure a safe and enjoyable introduction to light aircraft flying.
Sessions operate in most suitable weather conditions. In the event of disruption, your booking will be rescheduled in consultation with your event organiser.
No. For safety reasons, participants must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of their experience. We strongly advise that guests refrain from drinking before afternoon bookings. Anyone who appears to be intoxicated, impaired, or unfit to drive may be refused participation at the discrection of our instructors and operational team.
Location
- 01243 755066
- flyingschool@goodwood.com
- Goodwood Aerodrome, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PH, United Kingdom