The cabin purser comes on the PA & asks: ' Can anyone fly a plane?'. It seems the Captain has been taken ill & the First Officer too. As they say in ' Airplane!': ' The life of everyone onboard depends upon just one thing
- finding someone back there who can not only fly this plane but who didn't have fish for dinner'. There are no off-duty pilots onboard so they're asking for civilian volunteers. You have no idea how to land a plane but you're the only one who comes forward. This is your moment to see if you can land this commercial plane in an emergency. In aviation-speak this is what's called a 'talk down landing'. A non pilot-trained passenger takes control of the aircraft & with a headset on listens to instructions from the ground or a nearby aircraft to be able to start the descent make the final approach & land safely on the runway. When you get led into the cockpit to take the Captain's seat you're cruising at 500mph 38 000ft in the air. As the only passenger onboard to respond to the call for anyone to fly (and land) the plane it's over to you now. You'll need nerves of steel & you'll need to keep calm. Get it right & you'll be hailed a national hero get it wrong & it could well be curtains for all of you. Of course this experience takes place on a simulator but it's pretty realistic in that flight deck which is an exact replica of a Boeing 737. At first glance it's a dazzling area of screens levers dials & buttons which will surely make you doubt your ability to just go in there & actually fly the thing. After all you thought you were going to have a nice relaxing voyage reading the in-flight magazine as just another passenger but here you are landing the plane! Listen to the very clear & calm instructions in your headset & the theory is anyone can land a plane. Let's see if you can be the passenger hero of this flight. Oh & if you do mess up the joy of it being simulated is that the reset button can be pressed & you can start again. We wouldn't you coming in too fast & turning into a fireball on impact or stalling on your final approach now would we? If anyone can fly a plane it's you
- & we promise no-one will call you Shirley!

...

Join Naz & her team on a candle making workshop in London combining the fun of crafting with mindfulness & socialising! These two-hour workshops will show you how h&-crafted candles are made in a friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Candles make a lovely addition to any home & h&-making them yourself makes them all the more special. Whether you light one whilst you're soaking in the bath love to give them as presents or just like how they look on the mantelpiece you'll find lots of uses for the candles you'll be learning to make on these workshops in London. Throughout your course you'll hear about different waxes & how they are best used how wicks work what they are made from & how they're added. You'll also be shown the best use of fragrances. Candles are infinitely personalisable with different scents & colours possible so you will each be crafting candles to your taste & style. You will be making super cute cupcake candles. All the craft materials you need will be provided for you & you'll be totally hands-on creating your wax mix colour & scent for the candle. It's actually really fascinating stuff & Naz & her team will teach you all you need to know to make your beautiful h&-crafted pieces. Once you've made your candle there's just one more step. Decorating. There are lots of ways to decorate candles including stamping glitter spraying & even using lace to give your candle extra texture & sparkle. It's fair to say everyone really enjoys this bit! These candle making workshops at London Bridge or Beckenham are great fun. We are offering vouchers for individuals to take part or for two of you to go together. You'll join a group of candlemakers learning how to make your sweet-smelling bespoke candles to take home with you. ...

Full day guided tours taking in Canterbury Dover Castle & White Cliffs too
- entrance to the Cathedral & castle included. Lots
...

Tackle nature head on when you go canyoning in Scotland & experience the unique combination of climbing abseiling & swimming all in the rugged wilds of Perthshire. This Scottish canyoneering centre has introduced thousands of visitors to the delights of scrambling through ravines & gorges in a life jacket & rappelling down waterfalls on a rope. Regardless of whether you're a gnarly fitness addict or a casual walker the Aberfeldy based team has explored all the canyoning areas Scotland boasts & reckon they've found the perfect canyon path for all levels of canyoneers. Some of the most popular canyoning Scotland has to offer happens to be just a few miles from this activity centre that is based at the Keltney Burn Reserve making it the preferred location for the majority of introductory canyoning sessions as it combines steep wooded gorges with the more gentle meadowland preferred by walkers. The Keltneyburn Canyon has been slowly carved into the rock of the Dalradian Schis... ...

Have you ever felt like jumping off a cliff? For those seeking the ultimate adrenaline rush here's your chance with Into The Blue! Take this great opportunity & go canyoning in Scotland at the splendidly beautiful Inchree Falls just off the A82 in between Glencoe & Fort William. The stunning series of waterfalls that are set in the Glenrigh Forest just south of Fort William in the wonderfully sculpted Scottish Highlands offer an amazing setting with fantastic views over Loch Linnhe not that you'll notice as you'll be too busy diving into the water! Once you have been fully kitted out in all the necessary specialist equipment you will undertake a safety briefing before heading out to the rocks. Your half day experience will see you embarking on a canyoning mission under the watchful supervision of one of the centre's highly trained guides. Inchree Falls is a natural run of stepped waterfalls that boasts 500ft of height difference from the top to the bottom. With all the safety gear on you don't need to be a seasoned diver to love this experience you just need to be able to swim with complete confidence & have a head for heights & heart for adventure.A definite highlight of this exhilarating canyoning day out at Inchree has to be the impressive (and slightly daunting) 30ft drop. Whether you decide to be roped down in front of the cascading water or you're brave enough to go for the jump splashing into the fast flowing water below is a thrilling unforgettable moment. During your trip you will work your way down through the canyon taking in some unsurpassed memorable views as you go behind walls of gushing water. Some of the rock features can be used as natural slides plunging you into pools at an exciting pace. This is seriously good fun all thanks to mother nature! ...

Most of us have seen car crushing scenes in the movies or on TV & have always wanted to get behind the controls of a tank & drive it relentlessly over a car well now is your chance to make your dream a once in a lifetime reality with this Car Crush Tank Experience near Brackley in Northamptonshire. Rev up ' The Daddy' of all military vehicles the Chieftain main battle tank & crush a complete car under the tracks of this 56 tonne monster as if it were an empty beer can. Then enjoy a moment of total satisfaction as you look back at the trail of shattered glass & twisted steel left behind you. Best of all because the Chieftain is so huge there's plenty of space for friends or family to ride in the tank with you & watch your face as you deliver total destruction to an innocent saloon or hatchback. Your day out

Includes:: a welcome & safety briefing followed by two 20 minute tank driving experience sessions to ensure you can actually hit the target when the big moment arrives. You will also enjoy a guided tour of the tank workshops enabling you to learn a little more about these amazing machines & find out just how big a tool box is required to look after them! There is also a huge armoury on site containing a bewildering array of weapons ancient & modern. The team of ex military instructors will be only too happy to show you around & explain their uses. Once you've experienced this car crush tank experience in Brackley we're sure you'll want to take one home with you
- handy for beating rush hour traffic & better fun than being sent to a warzone to be able to have the chance to get at the controls of a tank!


...

Take off from Cardiff heli port at the docks to explore Cardiff Bay & City with the Principality Stadium & Castle too. ...

All aboard the Caribbean challenge simulator on a flight path to one of the scariest airport approaches in the world! These special offer summertime simulator packages give you the chance to pilot a Boeing 737 airliner on a heading to St Maarten. It's summer. Your lounging on a white sandy beach where palm trees rustle & the blue azure sea glistens in the sunshine. Just then the blissful silence is shattered by the sound of two Pratt & Whitney jet engines screaming just above your head. You feel sure if you reach up you could touch the undercarriage & the landing gear of this flying behemoth. Seconds later it touches down at Princess Juliana International Airport. Yep this Caribbean simulator challenge is all about the (in)famous St Maarten's landing. The approach to runway 10 (now runway 9!) is legendary. After a 3 degree glide-slope commercial airliners head right over Maho Beach at very low level. The spectacle attracts holidaymakers thrill seekers & plane spotters alike to witness this incredible approach. & these landings aren't just once or twice a week. Princess Juliana International Airport handles nearly two million passengers with over 60 000 aircraft movements a year so it is busy. As captain of your very own virtual Boeing 737 you'll need to keep your wits about you to execute the perfect approach to land right on that centre line. Having aced the landing you'll need to concentrate for the take-off. Departing from the same fabled runway you'll need to make a fairly tight turn to avoid the mountain range right on the take off path. Having nailed your first visit to St Maartn you get to do it all over again. The simulator will be re-set & you'll be back on that landing approach again ready for a quick turnaround & another epic take off. These 30-minute Caribbean challenge simulator sessions take place at a selection of professional simulator training centres around the country. No flying experience is necessary & you can invite a brave passenger to join you up front in the flight deck's jump seat (that's the little extra fold-down seat) so they too can get the view of crazy St Maarten from the cockpit! ...

Get ready for some thrilling animal encounters that give you the chance to spend a captivating hour in the daytime with these formidable predators. The experience takes place at the friendly Hoo Farm an animal park just north of Telford that is home to an eclectic family of animals & birds that will have visitors of all ages absolutely enthralled. Three impressive sets of carnivores will be waiting to meet you on this the Carnivore Combo experience. The centre's resident family of Red Foxes are very tame & love nothing better than to come & greet visitors. Mind you that might be because you'll be bringing chicken with you & that is without doubt the fox's favourite dish. You'll be amazed how gently these foxes take the pieces of chicken out of your h&. A veritable foxy feast. The next residents you'll be paying a visit to are the impressive Burmese Pythons & Boa Constrictors. These amazing reptiles truly personify the meaning of the word 'predator' with their strength &... ...

Visit Carr Taylor winery for a taste wine & dine experience for two people. ...