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FLIGHT LESSON IN OPEN COCKPIT BIPLANE
FLIGHT LESSON IN OPEN COCKPIT BIPLANE
Duration:1 hour total
Includes:Drinks and Equipment
Languages:Offered in English
Over 300 people rated this experience 5 stars.
About your host
I'm an FAA Certificated Flight Instructor with over 2000 hours of experience flying antique airplanes. I have a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering and spent 38 years developing rocket engines for NASA and the military. I'm also a pilot for the Commemorative Air Force and have participated in the construction of many different homebuilt airplanes over the years. I'm passionate about flying…
Craig
Craig
What we’ll do
Today you will be exposed to flying in an open cockpit biplane (Stearman) over the beautiful San Tan Mountains, southeast of Phoenix. The Stearman was used as a primary training airplane for most of the pilots during WWII, so you will be learning in an authentic piece of history. We'll start with a pre-flight inspection followed by an explanation of the radios and controls. We can fly smooth and…
What else you should know
May need to re-schedule in the event of adverse weather. Summer flights restricted to early mornings because of higher winds and temperatures later in the day. Bring a jacket if temp less than 75F.
What I’ll provide
Drinks
Water, soft drinks, or energy drinks
Equipment
Aviation Headset
What to bring
You should wear comfortable clothes with closed toe shoes. Bring a light jacket if the temperature is less than 75F (24C)
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Where you'll be
On your GPS, just enter the words "South Avery Circle, Mesa, AZ. After turning onto South Avery Circle, turn right immediately into a small parking lot and I'll meet you at gate 19. We will depart from the Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway airport and head over to the beautiful San Tan Mountains as you learn how to fly the legendary Stearman biplane. You can wear jeans or shorts (depending on the temperature) along with a t-shirt and closed toe shoes.
Availability
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Cancellation policy
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Communication policy
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Guest requirements
Up to 1 guests ages 12 and up can attend.
More tips
May need to re-schedule in the event of adverse weather. Summer flights restricted to early mornings because of higher winds and temperatures later in the day. Bring a jacket if temp less than 75F.
plane ride
FLIGHT LESSON IN OPEN COCKPIT BIPLANE
5.0
From €178/person
5.0
300 reviews
From €178/person