Fighter jet flights in Canada
Fly a fighter jet in Ontario
Fly the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, the T-Bird, from Waterloo, Ontario. A 45 minute flight with combat manoeuvres and the chance to take the controls, from around £2,800, $3,800 or €3,400.
The airfield
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Region of Waterloo International Airport
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CYKF
Region
Waterloo, Ontario
Nearest airport
Toronto Pearson
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Each aircraft has its own reference page covering history, specification and what the sortie involves.
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What a flight day involves
Your pilot meets you at the airport in Waterloo and takes you to the briefing room to go through the flight programme, the controls and the T-33's characteristics. Choose a relaxed briefing, or the full Air Force programme for a more dramatic build-up.
You are fitted with your helmet and flight suit while technicians prepare the aircraft. Once strapped in, your pilot goes through the controls again, the intercom is checked and you are cleared for take-off.
Typical manoeuvres include rolls, loops, extreme low passes, split-S, dives, tail-chase, steep ascents and the Immelmann. Afterwards there is a debrief, a photo with your pilot and the T-33, your flight certificate and a drink.
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Questions about this location
Which aircraft do I fly in Ontario?
In Ontario you fly the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, known as the T-Bird, an advanced jet trainer used by air forces around the world.
How long is the T-33 flight in Ontario?
The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star flight in Ontario is a 45 minute flight, priced from around £2,800, $3,800 or €3,400.
Can I take the controls of the T-33?
Yes, you can take the controls of the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star in Ontario. Your pilot will hand them over in the air, with full supervision throughout.
Which manoeuvres can I expect in the T-33?
In the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star in Ontario you can expect rolls, loops, extreme low passes, split-S, dives, tail-chase, steep ascents and the Immelmann.
What is included in the T-33 flight in Ontario?
The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star flight in Ontario includes an extensive briefing, a tailored flight plan, a souvenir photo with your pilot and the T-33, a flight certificate and a post-flight drink.
