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AEROBATIC FLIGHT – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ACTIONFLIGHT AEROBATIC ADVENTURES RAS AL KHAIMAH
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AEROBATIC FLIGHTS - Price and Booking
ActionFlight Aerobatic flights cost AED2,399.00 All prices include 5%VAT.
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WHAT TIME AND PLACE DO WE MEET?
We will arrange to meet you at the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and return you after your flight.
How much time do I allocate for the Aerobatic experience?
Allow 3 hours for the total experience.
Example 4.30 pickup, drive to the airport, you will be briefed on the flight and fitted with a flight suit, helmet and harness. We will be airborne and flying to the aerobatic zone by 5.30. Your actual flight will be aproximately 20 minute duration, landing 6pm and home by 7. (3 hour total)
Can I bring spectators, friends or family?
Sorry no. Apart from security clearance for all persons entering the airside/operational area, there is nothing your friends would be able to see, as the flight takes of quite a way from the hangar.
We won’t know the exact location of each aerobatic flight until the day and it is decided by Air traffic control. There is a possibility your flight may be seen from the RAK coast.
You can however purchase a video and image package and share your experience in detail.
How much time do I allocate for the Aerobatic experience?
Allow 3 hours for the total experience.
Example 4.30 pickup, drive to the airport, you will be briefed on the flight and fitted with a flight suit, helmet and harness. We will be airborne and flying to the aerobatic zone by 5.30. Your actual flight will be aproximately 20 minute duration, landing 6pm and home by 7. (3 hour total)
FLIGHT LOCATION and ALTITUDE ?
Your ActionFlight Aerobatic experience takes off at RAK International Airport. Flights are conducted between 2000ft and 6000 ft in altitude usually along the Ras Al Khaimah coastline between Marjan Island, Cove Rotana and Al Rams depending on Air Traffic Control instructions to the pilot.
WHAT TYPE OF AEROBATIC AIRCRAFT DOES ACTIONFLIGHT FLY?
ActionFlight operates the world-championship winning, EASA Certified competition aircraft, the EXTRA 330 – the inaugural Red Bull air race championship aircraft type. Often described as ‘the Ferrari of the skies,’ our aircraft are specifically designed for Unlimited category competition aerobatics. The Extra 330 has an EASA certified load factor of +/- 10G. Your ActionFlight experience will demonstrate the amazing performance of the aircraft, with a combination of maneuvers such likes of loops & rolls, hammer heads, Avalanche, Inverted flight and vertical climbs of up to 3,000 ft strait up!
IS AEROBATIC FLIGHT SAFE?
YES! The aircraft are purpose built for high performance aerobatic flight. Our pilots are commercial aerobatic instructor qualified pilots. Commercial Aviation is a highly regulated industry.
PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS?
Max. weight limit 110kg Max. height: 1.93m/6’4”to meet the performance limitations of the aircraft.
Minimum age 12 years old.
No medical limitations except no pregnant persons, or people who have had recent surgery. You must however, be able to declare that you have no physical or psychological conditions that will prohibit you from safely participating in the flight. Download a copy of the declaration of fitness here
Clothing – comfortable or sportswear that can be worn under the flight suit. No Kandora or Dishdash due to the cockpit and safety harness design. Footwear, please
wear sneakers or closed shoes, no boots or high heels.
No loose items are allowed in the aircraft for safety.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
For security clearance to enter RAK International Airport, all passengers require a passport or National / Emirates ID, (residents or visitors visa) a digital passport photo and mobile phone contact to confirm booking.
No loose items permitted in the aircraft (bags, phones, coins etc).
DO I NEED TO SIGN A WAIVER?
All passengers must sign a waiver. ActionFlight hold comprehensive insurances.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR MY FLIGHT?
Please wear comfortable / sportswear that can be worn under the flight suit. Please wear trousers or shorts, not Kandora or Dishdash due to the cockpit and safety harness design.
Footwear, please wear sneakers or closed shoes, no boots or high heels.
No loose items are allowed in the aircraft for safety.
CAN I BUY A VIDEO OR PHOTOS OF MY FLIGHT?
Yes, we have multi view cameras mounted on the aircraft, so you will get some amazing footage from multiple viewpoints if you order the optional video and image package.
I'M FIT, WHY DO YOU NEED TO KNOW MY WEIGHT?
The pilot needs to know the total weight of pilot, passenger and aircraft because of the aircraft’s design specifications. Please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
CAN I TAKE MY CAMERA ON MY AEROBATIC FLIGHT?
No loose items are permitted in the aircraft (bags, phones, cameras, coins etc).
As an optional extra, we will be taking some amazing photos and video of your flight from our onboard camera system which will be available and ready to share upon landing.
WHO REGULATES Adventure Aviation AND PILOT LICENSING?
Aerobatic aircraft undergo the same rigourous safety checks as any other aircraft, with routine maintenance checks and operating procedures. The GCAA oversees all aircraft activity in the UAE and scrutinizes operational systems in accordance with the rules and regulations.
Our pilots are highly skilled and qualified international pilots and flight instructors, with years of experience to their credit.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A FLIGHT IS CANCELLED?
Flying is a weather dependant activity. We won’t fly in rain, fog, or wind.
There can be other conditions that can affect the decision to fly or not to fly. Ultimately we abide by the local aviation authority’s decision whether to fly or not.
If your flight is cancelled, you can re book at a convenient time, within the (12 month) valid period of your booking or voucher.
FLIGHT BRIEFING?
Our aerobatic adventure starts with a full briefing by the pilot before your flight.
You are fitted with a flight suit and headset/ helmet fitting and boarding assistance by our crew and pilots.
The pilot will communicate with you/the passenger throughout the flight, tailoring the your experience to your comfort level.
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