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Wing Walking

About the challenge

About the challenge

Ever wanted to take to the skies and know what flying feels like? Now you can!

Soar through the clouds like a superhero for this adrenaline-fuelled experience like no other.

Ascend into the air, feel the wind on your face and experience climbs, steep-turns, banks and dives, all whilst standing on the wings of a Boeing Stearman Biplane flown by Wing Walking display pilots.

Zoom by family and friends and create memories that will last a life-time.

What you need to know

What you need to know

Wing Walking experiences are completed on the wings of a Boeing Stearman Biplane supported by AeroSuperBatics. AeroSuperBatics are considered the world’s most established and experienced Wing Walking team, with over 30 years in the Wing Walking business and a 100% safety record. To secure your Wing Walking experience you will need to pay a £150 deposit, with a minimum sponsorship target of £700.

How we will support you

You will have a dedicated contact to support you with your fundraising, who will help you every step of the way.

We can also offer help with PR and posting your journey on social media.

Our Challenges Team will also provide you with:

  • A Challenge Pack
  • Bunting
  • Money Box
  • Collection Tin
  • Letters of Authority
  • Sponsorship Forms

Wing Walking Restrictions

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • No taller than 6ft 2” and no heavier than 14 stone.
  • Your waist measurement, whilst wearing warm clothing and a jacket must be 40” or less.
  • You must be able to climb up and down from the top of the wing completely unassisted. This is a steep climb of approximately 10ft/3m, but you will be given full guidance by a professional wing walker.
  • You must not have any of the following conditions: Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, recurrent blackouts, fainting fits or giddiness, disease of the brain or nervous system, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, recurrent weakness or dislocation of any limb, diabetes, mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction.

If you need help or have a different challenge in mind, reach out to us! Sign up or contact our Challenges Team, call 01782 433 750 or email challenges@caudwellchildren.com

Wing Walking FAQs

Your adrenaline will hit new levels with this incredible flying experience. Flown by one of our top class professional wing walking display pilots, you will fly on the top wing of one of the fleet of five classic 1940’s Boeing Stearman biplanes. Tailor-made for you for a graceful or completely radical flight experience.

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For your First Wing walking Experience you’ll take to the skies for approx. 8-10 minutes at a maximum speed of 140mph at 800ft!

There is a £150 deposit and a £700 fundraising target.

Support will be provided from our dedicated Events Team to ensure that you raise your minimum target.

RFC Rendcomb, The Whiteway, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 7DF.

Flights take place from March through to October on selected days planned around the team airshow schedule. Please note that school holidays, Fridays and Saturdays are the most popular times and therefore availability may be limited.

  • At least 18 years old       
  • No taller than 6ft 2” (this is a little flexible depending on their waist measurement – can be taller if their waist is less than 40”)
  •  No heavier than 14 stone
  • Waist measurement, whilst wearing warm clothing and a jacket must be 40” or less
  • Able to climb completely unassisted up to and down from the top wing of one of our Boeing Stearman biplanes. This is a steep climb of approximately 10ft / 3m, but you will be given full guidance by our professional Wing Walker.
  • Have not suffered any of the following conditions: Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, recurrent, blackouts, fainting fits or giddiness, disease of the brain or nervous system, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, recurrent weakness or dislocation of any limb, diabetes, mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction.

You can choose to add on a video package to your flight at your own cost, but there is no photography service available.

Yes. There is a large area outside for guests to watch the wing walkers; this has picnic benches if your guests would like to stay and bring lunch.

You will be required to climb up to and down from the top wing of one of the biplanes. This is a steep climb of approximately 10ft / 3m and involves around 6 steps. There are purpose built steps to assist (if required) to the first wing. There are additional step ups inside the front cockpit, as necessary. If you are able, you can kneel and pull yourself up using the various struts and wires in order to get on to the top wing. Please be aware that this will require a degree of mobility in your legs and arms, it also requires some grip strength. You will be given full guidance by their Professional Wing Walker.

They are equipped to fly less able bodied guests. The staff are able to help you, as required, and we encourage members of your families, friends and carers to help also. We will fully brief everyone who will be near and around the aircraft. The climb can be taken slowly and broken down in small step-by-step stages.

Physical mobility is assessed on an individual basis and the staff at the Wing Walk Centre will fully explain the process of climbing up onto the wing.

To register please contact Events@caudwellchildren.com