Events

Barry's Flying Circus 2025

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General information

Barry’s Flying Circus is an annual Tonic Music for Mental Health (Tonic Music) fundraiser founded by Tonic Music Patron and daredevil Barry Ashworth (Dub Pistols). It takes place at ‘AeroSuperBatics’ in Cirencester.

Once lined up the pilot will throttle up the engine, release the brakes and you’re off! The propeller biting  into the air, the tips travelling faster than the speed of  sound, your friends and family will hear the bark of the propeller as you accelerate across the grass. Your adrenaline levels will go off the scale as the aircraft quickly gathers speed on its take off run, just a few seconds later you will feel the wheels leave the ground. Feel the tremendous sense of freedom as you fly through the air, take in the unbelievably stunning views surrounding the private airfield, whilst waving to friends  and family on the ground below.

1.Types of Wingwalking available 

• Standard ‘First Time’ Wingwalk
  First time wingwalkers cannot do aerobatics, but your adrenaline will hit new levels with this incredible flying experience. You will fly on the top wing of one a classic 1940’s Boeing Stearman biplane across the airfield and local area, passing over the wonderful countryside that surrounds the airfield. Then you'll pass the viewing enclosure so that your friends and family can watch you, and take photos and videos of you flying past!
   

• Loop the Loop Wingwalk
  For those who have already performed the Standard ‘First Time’ Wingwalking Experience, you qualify for the advanced Loop the Loop Wingwalk. This mind blowing wingwalk provides  the adrenaline rush a Professional Team thrive for during their performances. This is one of the most extreme things you will ever do in your life.
   

• Formation Wingwalk
  Share your experience with a breathtaking formation wingwalk. On the top wing of  your respective aircraft, you will both take to the  skies in a simultaneous and spectacular performance you’ll never forget. This incredibly unique experience offers two wingwalkers the opportunity to be part of their own private, formation wingwalking display. Please note: The Formation Wingwalk option has different deposit and fundraising amounts. Please ask for details or fill in the application form ticking the Formation Wingwalk option and somebody from Team Tonic will contact you.

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• 2. Are you fit to fly? 
  Your safety is our number one priority, and it is for this reason that we are very strict with our procedures and require all wingwalkers to adhere to the following regulations. Wingwalkers need to be able to confirm that they:

• Are at least 18 years old; there is no upper age limit

• Are no taller than 6ft 2”

• Are no heavier than 14 stone (196lbs) (89kg)

• Have a waist measurement, whilst wearing warm clothing and a jacket that is 40” or less

• Are able to climb, completely unassisted, up to and down from the top wing of one of our Boeing Stearman biplanes. This is a steep climb of approximately 10ft / 3m, but we have purpose built steps to assist (if required) to the first wing, and you will be given full guidance by our Professional Wingwalker.

• Have not suffered any of the following conditions: Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, recurrent blackouts, fainting fits or giddiness, disease of the brain or nervous system, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, recurrent weakness or dislocation of any limb, diabetes, mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction. If you suffer from these conditions but are regularly monitored by your doctor and the condition is medicated and under control, then you can fly with us. If you have any concerns at all regarding your health, fitness and ability to wingwalk, then we ask that you consult your doctor.

• Please note, all health and safety information has been provided by ‘AeroSuperBatics’. If you have any concerns or further questions regarding the safety and eligibility of participants, please contact ‘AeroSuperBatics’. 

 

3. What should you wear on the day? 

• It is important that wingwalkers arrive wearing fitted clothing. The wind chill can be quite cold so warm layers are ideal plus a coat without a hood.

• Please wear trainers or soft grippy-soled secure shoes that fully cover the whole foot.

• The wind force is incredibly strong so no loose articles or clothing are allowed.

• For those with long hair we recommend tying it back or plaiting it securely. You will also be asked to remove all jewellery.

• Goggles, ear plugs and flying overalls(optional) will be provided..

• Small-framed glasses can be worn underneath our wingwalking goggles, although if they do not fit comfortably then you will have to fly without your glasses as it is not an option to fly without wearing the goggles.

• Contact lenses can be worn during flight.

 

4. Fundraising Totals 

• For individual wingwalks (Standard or Loop the Loop)
  A minimum target of £1,000 per person must be raised. This excludes any contributions made by ‘Gift Aid’. 

• For the Formation Wingwalk option
  Different deposit and fundraising amounts apply. Please ask for details or fill in the Application Form and somebody from Team Tonic will contact you. Totals excludes any contributions made by ‘Gift Aid’.

• I accept that if the fundraising total is not reached, the remaining balance will be payable by the Wingwalker. 

 

5. Setting up a Just Giving fundraising page 

• Once you have been sent a confirmation of your  successful application. You will be required to create a Just Giving fundraising page. You will also need to set ‘Tonic Music’ as your chosen charity. This ensures all money is sent directly to us. Once your page is set up, please send the link to barrysflyingcircus@tonicmusic.co.uk

• Your Just Giving page will allow you to keep track  of how much you have raised, as well as giving you the opportunity to talk about why you are supporting ‘Tonic Music’.

• You must ensure that all donations are made through your Just Giving page. If cash donations are received, you are responsible for transferring this money onto your Just Giving page in the form of a new donation. 

 

6. Rules around Fundraising 

• I will endeavour to raise money for ‘Tonic Music’ in connection with this event.

• I will make clear to any contributor of my fundraising efforts that any and all money will be sent directly to ‘Tonic Music’ for the benefit of ‘Establishing good mental health within music communities’. 

• I accept that I will be responsible for any money collected as donations for ‘Tonic Music’. Any monies collected in connection with this event are held on trust for ‘Tonic Music’. 

• I will not hold a raffle, lottery or prize draw without contacting ‘Tonic Music’ first.

• I understand that my own actions will be linked to ‘Tonic Music’. As such, I will not behave in a way which could jeopardise the  reputation of ‘Tonic Music’ or disrupt the charity from achieving its objectives. 

 

7. Deposit  

• We require that all participants make a deposit of £500 after completing the entry form to secure their place. A different deposit is required for the Formation Wingwalk.

• After you have completed your wingwalk and made your donation to ‘Tonic Music’ part or all of your deposit (depending on amount raised) will be refunded back to you via PayPal.

• Please note, if you do not complete your wingwalk, or fail to reach your minimum target, your deposit will not be refunded, unless there are extenuating circumstances. 

 

8. Use of your personal information 

• When you provide ‘Tonic Music’ with your personal information, it will be used for required administrative procedures, as well as contacting you to discuss your fundraising activity.

• All personal data held by ‘Tonic Music’ will be kept in accordance with the relevant privacy laws. 

 

9.Photography 

• The act of participating in the Barry’s Flying Circus event, you are confirming that you are happy for any video footage or photographs to be used for the benefit of ‘Tonic Music’.

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Full event organisers T&Cs can be found here.