Historic DC3 Cocktail Flight For 28

What is the Experience?

A Cocktail Flight on an historic DC-3 jet over Melbourne is old-world luxury at it's finest! This unique occasion is once in a lifetime and symbolic of the high life. With accomodating staff fantastic and gourmet canapes, this classic trip is an amazing glimpse into aviation's golden era!

Step back in time and experience the glorious 30’s with this cocktail party in the sky! This experience is based on a 2.5 hour time frame incorporating a beautiful 30 minute scenic flight around the Melbourne skyline in probably the most famous airliner of them all, ‘the DC-3’. This group event is perfect for social groups, or companies wishing to utilise this unique experience to get to know their clients or staff.

To begin your experience, you're welcomed to the Essendon Silver Clipper lounge, where your guests are transported to another place and time! The lucky 28 are served a variety of canapes and select wines whilst being briefed ceremoniously on the evolution of flight from the DC-3 era. This is the party aspect of the trip, 45 minutes of happy chatter and gourmet indulgence. Your guests will be treated to some superb hot and cold canapés whilst listening to their aircrew give an amusing and informative pre-flight briefing and in particular, the differences between a DC-3 and the modern airliners of the day.

The evening then takes the ultimate step up... on board the quintessential aircraft classic, the DC-3 jet. As your participants board it will be easy to see why this craft is the most renowned of all the jets that have come and gone since. As you ascend you'll see the fabulous Melbourne skyline, you'll cruise in awe for half an hour and remember the amazement felt with the first commercial flights.

After witnessing amazing views of Melbourne from Port Philip Bay, you're returned to earth for a session of coffee and port, whichever you prefer.

Where & When
Suitability & Guidelines

Venue:

Essendon, Victoria.

Session Length

This experience is 2.5 hours in duration and includes a 30 minute flight. We are available for evening bookings 7 days a week, subject to availability.

Map

The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have purchased your voucher(s).

Available Dates:

Location	Date	Availability
VIC	Saturday, 7 Nov 2009	Spaces
VIC	Saturday, 21 Nov 2009	Spaces

Last updated on 24 June 2009.

These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.

We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.

Guidelines:

You must be able to board the aircraft with minimal assistance. Alcohol and Aviation - in any more than moderate amounts, they don't mix. We operate under stringent Government Regulations that prohibit carriage of passengers under the influence. Smoking is not permitted in the aircraft or lounge.

Numbers:

The price quoted is for 28 people. This is the maximum capacity of the DC-3.

Weather:

Flights are weather dependent and Melbourne weather can occasionally be unsuitable for a smooth flight. In the case of unsuitable weather, we would reschedule your experience for a later date. We recommend that you contact us 2-3 days prior to check the forecast.