Aerobatic Stearman Biplane Ride

Midland, Virginia

Aerobatic Stearman Biplane Ride

Midland, Virginia

Number of People: 1

Duration: 30 minutes

Overview

Embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure above the clouds with the ultimate Aerobatic Biplane Thrill Ride! Get ready to be amazed as you soar through the air in a meticulously maintained Stearman biplane, engineered for pulse-racing excitement that will captivate your senses.

🌳 Soar over breathtaking landscapes, taking in the jaw dropping views from the cockpit

🧑‍✈️ Fly alongside a Master Aerobatic Champion and Certified FAA Pilot with 46+ years of experience

✈️ Experience 30 minutes of open-cockpit flight in a meticulously restored WWII Stearman Biplane

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Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 9:00am-6:00pm

*Pending pilot availability and weather

Full description

Prepare for your incredible journey to kick off with a personalized meet and greet, allowing you to establish a rapport with your skilled pilot. Following this introduction, you'll engage in a comprehensive pre-flight briefing and a meticulous safety demonstration, ensuring that you're well-prepared for the adventure ahead.

Afterward, you'll step into the cockpit and securely fasten yourself into your seat, ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. As the aircraft gracefully takes off and ascends to an awe-inspiring altitude of 3,000 feet, your pilot will skillfully initiate a captivating series of aerial acrobatic maneuvers that will leave you utterly mesmerized.

During your exhilarating flight, be prepared to be dazzled by a repertoire of breathtaking maneuvers, which may include:

Cuban 8's: Experience the thrill of gracefully tracing the figure-eight pattern through the sky, a display of precision and skill.
4-Point Rolls: Feel the adrenaline surge as your aircraft somersaults through the air, performing four distinct rolls with astonishing agility.
Dives: Plunge headfirst into a thrilling descent, your heart racing as you descend towards the earth.
Split S's: Execute the dynamic Split S maneuver, defying gravity as you perform a graceful half-loop followed by an inverted half-roll.
Loops: Encounter the sheer joy of a full loop-de-loop, where you'll find yourself completely upside down before returning to level flight.
Spins: Brace yourself for the heart-pounding excitement of spins, as your aircraft rotates on its axis, creating a whirlwind of sensations.
Wing-Overs: Glide through the skies as you engage in fluid and exhilarating wing-overs, showcasing the aircraft's agility and your pilot's expertise.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All ages are welcome as long as each participant is mature enough to ride alone in the flight with the pilot. All participants must sign a waiver and anyone under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver for them.
Weight: Participants cannot exceed 300 pounds.
Health limitations: Please consult your doctor before the experience if you have any concerns.
Experience level: All levels are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
Individuals with disabilities: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 30 minutes of flight time
What’s included: An unforgettable flight in a Stearman aircraft with a professional pilot.
Who will be present: The pilot and one passenger (please note only one passenger is allowed at a time).
Spectators: Anyone is welcome to watch the flight from a climate controlled area at the airport.
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos and videos.
Specific rules to follow: The pilot will provide all rules the day of the experience.
Gratuity: While it’s not required, (but certainly always appreciated) many customers are so thrilled by their flight, they just can’t resist a small contribution to their pilot’s favorite charity – his airplane maintenance fund!

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: This experience is weather dependent and will be rescheduled in case of unsafe conditions.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance.
Parking: There is parking at the airport.
What to wear: Comfortable clothing, sneakers and a jacket.
Restrooms: There are restrooms at the airport.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. If you need to reschedule more than once, a fee of $100 will apply. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

In the event of inclement weather, your experience will be canceled, and you can reschedule directly with your pilot.