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Date:
29 March 2027 - All Day
Location:
UK
Event type:
Wingwalk
Organised by:
Third-party

Have the experience of a lifetime!

Be part of #TeamNWAA and take on an experience you’ll never forget!

On Monday 29th March 2027, take to the skies at Sleap Airfield and experience the incredible thrill of Wingwalking. Feel the wind beneath your feet as you stand on the wing of a plane soaring through the sky, all while raising vital funds for North West Air Ambulance Charity.

This challenge is about more than just the adrenaline. By taking part, you’ll be helping to keep our helicopters operational, our specialist crews equipped and our lifesaving service ready to respond when people across the North West need us most.

North West Air Ambulance Charity receives no government or NHS funding and relies on the incredible generosity of our supporters. Our helicopters and critical care vehicles operate 365 days a year, with highly skilled specialist doctors and critical care paramedics providing enhanced emergency pre-hospital care across the North West. By taking on a Wingwalk for NWAA, you’ll be helping us continue to be there for patients when every second counts.

How to get involved

Don’t miss your chance to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience and become part of #TeamNWAA!

Your Wingwalk adventure awaits at Sleap Airfield on Monday 29th March 2027, with the event starting from 9:30am.

Whether you’re looking for your next big challenge, want to push yourself outside your comfort zone or simply fancy doing something completely unforgettable for a fantastic cause, this is your chance to take to the skies and see the world from a whole new perspective.

Every Wingwalk fundraiser helps support the lifesaving work of North West Air Ambulance Charity and helps us continue delivering emergency pre-hospital care across the North West.

Registration fee: £50 | Minimum fundraising target: £995

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Thank you to the crew at the charity for saving my life, with their quick thinking and performance – in what must have been a very high-pressure situation. I was written off all the way but the decisions they made have given me more time with my family and children.

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How we’ll support you

As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way. You’ll be offered a fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas to increase your fundraising, a free NWAA t-shirt supporter signs to cheer you on! Our events team will be there to support all aspects of your fundraising – it is only thanks to your generosity that we can do what we do. 

If you have any questions or would like further information, you can get in touch by emailing events@nwairambulance.org.uk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. To take part in the Wingwalk, you must be:

18 years or over

No taller than 6ft 2in (this can be flexible depending on waist measurement)

No more than 14 stone (89kg)

Under 40 inches waist measurement when dressed for the flight

You must also be physically able to climb unassisted to and from the top wing, which is approximately 10ft (3m) high.

You need to be in good health to take part in the Wingwalk.

The Wingwalking team advises that participants must not have a history of conditions including epilepsy, severe head injury, blackouts, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, diabetes, mental illness or substance dependency.

If you’re under medical supervision but your condition is controlled, you may still be eligible to take part.

If you’re unsure whether you’re medically fit to Wingwalk, we recommend speaking with your doctor before booking.

Please arrive at 9:30am at Sleap Airfield. We ask all wingwalkers and their spectators to arrive together, as we’re unable to delay flights for anyone arriving late.

There are limited facilities on-site, so please make sure you allow plenty of time to arrive, get settled and complete any necessary preparations before your Wingwalk.

We recommend wearing flat, soft-soled shoes, such as trainers, along with comfortable jeans, leggings or shorts and warm layers depending on the weather.

Please avoid clothing with hoods, toggles or loose items. Gloves are also recommended.

As part of your dedicated fundraising support, you’ll receive a free NWAA branded t-shirt to wear on the day. We’d love for you to wear your NWAA t-shirt with pride as you take to the skies and represent #TeamNWAA!

Goggles and earplugs will be provided on the day, and optional flying suits are available. If you wear glasses, there are goggles available that are designed to fit over them.

Due to limited facilities and staffing at the airfield, each participant can bring a maximum of four spectators.

We know you’ll want to share this amazing experience with your friends and family, but unfortunately we’re unable to safely accommodate larger groups.

Please make sure your spectators arrive with you at 9:30am, as we cannot delay flights for late arrivals.

Absolutely! Spectators are welcome to take as many photos as they like while you’re taking part in your Wingwalk.

The Wingwalking team doesn’t provide a separate photography service, but you’ll have plenty of opportunities for your spectators to capture the experience from the ground.

Yes! If you’d like to capture your Wingwalk from the air, professional GoPro cameras are installed to record your flight from two different angles.

Video footage is available to purchase on the day for £69.99, with both cash and card payments accepted.

Still images can also be taken from your video, so you’ll have something special to remember your experience by.

Sleap Airfield is located at Sleap, Shropshire.

Full directions and information about how to find the airfield will be provided upon registration.

We’re also looking into providing transport from Barton Aerodrome, with further details to follow. We’ll share more information with you once this has been confirmed.

We’re here to support you throughout your Wingwalk journey. If you have any questions about the event, your fundraising or anything else you’re unsure about, please get in touch with events@nwairambulance.org.uk and we’ll be happy to help.

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