Go hovercrafting in North Weald, Essex Learn the basics on the training area Then hit the purpose built track Venue uses sit-down Marlin II craft
What's Included?
Welcome and safety briefing Training session where you will learn how to start, stop and manoeuvre the hovercraft 15 lap in a Marlin II Hovercraft Once you are confident in the training stage you will go out on your own for your laps Allow spending up to 2 hours at the venue
What can I expect?
Some might say our Hovercraft Experience Essex is a handful, we say it's all about crazy sideways sliding on a veritable cushion of air that'll have you grabbling with the steering! These amazing little machines come to North Weald. It all looks very simple with just a handlebar and throttle to worry about, but these hovercrafts that whizz around North Weald are proper slippery customers. Forget power steering, driving aids and gadgets, in this beast that's full of air you'll be using your bodyweight and moving the two rear rudders to try and go vaguely in the direction you want to. This North Weald track has been especially devised to welcome this type of leisure hovercraft. Before you get the thumbs up to head out, you'll have to pass the test in the training area. If the instructors think you've got the basics and can keep the craft under control, you will then go out out on your own to conquer the grass circuit. The craft used on this hovercraft experience in Essex is the Marlin II. This modern, British-built hovercraft can be driven as fast and furious as you fancy, or as leisurely and gently as you feel comfortable with during your experience. With a super-efficient four stroke engine, six-bladed rear fan and strong skirt, they are great fun to pilot and (unusually) there is a seat, so you won't be kneeling in the hovercraft as you take it for a spin around North Weald.
When is it available?
This experience runs between March - October
Locations
North Weald Airfield, EssexSpectator Facilities
Spectators are welcome to come along and take photographsMore Info
Minimum age 12 Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult Maximum weight 18 stone A good, general level of fitness is required If you have a medical condition, including pregnancy, which restricts movement in the craft, you will be unable to participate
