Wing Walking for TMWF

The Fine Print

To participate as a wing walker during a wing walking experience, the participant must meet the following
criteria:

• All participants must be aged 18 years or over (there is no maximum age)
• Participants must not exceed the weight limit of 14.28 stone / 90.7 kg (including your clothing worn on the day)
• Participants must be no taller than 6ft 2” / 188 cm (exceptions may be possible on a case-by-case basis)
• Participants must be no shorter than 4ft 2” / 127 cm (exceptions may be possible on a case-by-case basis)
• Participants must be able to climb unassisted up to and down from the top wing of the Boeing Stearman biplane. Steps and a step-up board may be provided (subject to availability) to assist you, as well as guidance and direction from the Dare Crew. An equivalent would be being able to climb up a short ladder into a loft space
• Participants must be able to withstand strong relative wind pressures experienced while flying at speeds of up to 135mph. Speeds vary throughout the flight but are typically between 70mph & 100mph. If you become uncomfortable during the flight, you will be instructed in the briefing to give the pilot a ‘thumbs down’ signal, at which point they will slow the aircraft down and return to the airfield for a landing as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Participants must be able to comprehend and follow instructions given in English

Medical Fitness – Participants must be in good health and free from any medical condition that may be exacerbated by the wing walking activity

Specific Conditions for Exclusion – in the interest of your safety, a prospective wing walking participant will not be permitted to wing walk if they are experiencing or suffer from any of the following conditions:

• Alcohol or drug addiction
• Blackouts
• Disease of the brain or nervous system
• Epilepsy
• Fainting, giddiness, or fitting
• Mental illness, including depression, anxiety, or panic attacks
• Recurrent dislocations or weakness of the joints or limbs
• Severe head injuries
• Pregnancy

Conditions Requiring Medical Documentation

A prospective wing walking participant experiencing or suffering from any of the following conditions will not automatically be permitted to wing walk without first seeking qualified medical advice and providing the necessary documentation:

• Diabetes (all types)
• Heart disease, past or present (including stenting, by-passes, transplants, valve replacement, or pacemakers)
• High blood pressure
• Lung disease or reduced lung capacity
• Cancer or undergoing cancer treatment