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From glass-cockpit Cessnas to classic tailwheel aircraft


Goodwood has a fleet of six highly maintained aircraft - an historical Harvard, four state of the art Cessnas and "back to basics" flying experience from our Piper Super Cub.   

Goodwood Harvard warbird Experience
Harvard experiences at Goodwood
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Harvard IIB G-AZSC

The Goodwood Harvard was built in 1943 by Noorduyn Aviation in Canada and is the longest-standing member of our fleet, joining us back in 2005.  ‘SC’ is also our most powerful machine with her 600hp, 9-cylinder radial engine and the only one which doesn’t require full power for take-off!  For the 21 years immediately prior to arriving at Goodwood, she was owned and displayed by the musician Gary Numan, when she also spent some time masquerading as a Mitsubishi Zero.

The Harvard is a great trainer and still used today to prepare pilots for moving on to warbirds such as the Spitfire and Mustang. As you take control in the skies above the former RAF Westhampnett, you are transported back in time. With the option for some aerobatics as well, an experience flight in the Harvard is very special.

HARVARD FLIGHT EXPERIENCES

Cessna 172S G-HLOB, G-LOOC, G-DBOD, G-NXOE

Our main training fleet consists of four identical Cessna 172s purchased in 2010.  Whilst ours are a very modern version, the basic 172 design first flew in 1955 and has been produced in larger numbers than any other aircraft.  It is therefore a very tried and tested machine and probably the most popular training aircraft in the world!

Our 172s are equipped with Garmin 1000 ‘glass cockpit’ avionics and full autopilot, providing scope for further training and comfortable touring.  This also makes them a good starting point for those with Commercial flying aspirations, as glass cockpits increasingly become the norm in airliners and executive aircraft.  Despite this, they are no more complex to operate for basic VFR flying than the traditional analogue equivalent.

The Cessna is ideal for your first taste of flying or if you are considering learning to fly.  For a flight experience or Trial Lesson, you can bring a passenger to fly with you.

Cessna flight experience

Cessna flying lessons and experiences at Goodwood Aerodrome
Trial lessons, flying experiences and learn to fly in the Goodwood Cessna
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Learn how to fly at Goodwood Aerodrome in a Cessna.
Piper Super Cub experiences at Goodwood
Piper Super Cub experiences and lessons at Goodwood Aerodrome.
Piper Super Cub Experiences At Goodwood

Piper L21B Super Cub G-DRGL

Our Cub was built in 1954 and started life with the Dutch Air Force, the ‘L’ designation indicating military specification.  ‘GL’ is powered by a 150hp Lycoming O-320 and is fitted with flaps.  She joined the fleet in 2015 after a full restoration and is much loved by all who fly her.  The Cub is a classic aircraft and great for honing your stick-and-rudder skills.  The Cub is used for tailwheel conversions and is ideal for the farm strip course.  If classic aircraft appeal to you more than the Cessnas, you can also train for your LAPL or PPL on the Cub.

For a flight experience or Trial Lesson, the Cub is a little different to the usual training type and has that special ‘classic car’ feel.

Cub Flight Experiences

Goodwood Flying School