Fly by wire

Experience exhilarating speeds, a huge adrenaline rush, total weightlessness and finally, serenity as the high speed plane glides gently to the end of your six minute flight experience.

IT'S THE CLOSEST YOU'LL EVER GET TO TAKING CONTROL OF A FIGHTER PLANE!


Fly by Wire is the world's first adventure flight offering full pilot control of a high speed tethered plane. The plane is suspended from an overhead suspension point, which allows the high speed flight anywhere within the spectacular deep canyon. There are two Fly by Wire rides in New Zealand, one in the North Island, at Paekakariki, just north of Wellington, and the other in the South Island, at Queenstown - the "Adventure Capital of the World!"

Fly by Wire was invented and patented worldwide by Neil Harrap and has been engineered to exceed all the applicable New Zealand and Australian standards. All the ride systems have been inspected and certified by registered engineers. Strict maintenance and operating procedures are adhered to at all times and the ride complies with all Occupation Safety and Health requirements.