About Us
Experience flying in an open cockpit biplane !
Fly in a 1944 Stearman WWII trainer and enjoy the wonderful views of the upper Chesapeake Bay/Eastern Shore area.
In operation since 2000, I have safely flown over 2500 customers.
Biplane Air Tours is registered with the FAA to conduct air tour operations.
The flying season typically runs from May through October. The majority of our flight are by appointment, although I will take walk ups if the schedule permits.
Flying from the Massey Aerodrome
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Can Two People go up together at on time? Sorry, only one customer can fly at a time.
- Do you do acrobatics? No, but at the customers request, we can perform roller coaster like climbs, descents and steep turns which are pretty thrilling for most.
- How old do children have to be to fly ? There is no set age, but generally 10 years old. They must be tall enough to see over the side of the plane
- Can I take pictures of my house? Yes - if within the range of the flight and outside any local airspace restrictions.
Schedule
Available at Massey 2 weekends a month (May-Oct).
Rides may be available on other dates, check back here or call for other availability
Rides generally by appointment, although walk ups will be taken if schedule permits
Massey Aerodrome
- May 9-11 (no rides during fly in on the 10th)
- May 16-18
- May 22-23
- Jun 6-8
- Jun 20-22 (No rides during Fly in on the 21st)
- July 10-20
- Aug 8-10
- Sep 12-14
- Sep 19-21
Oct dates to be published latter this summer
Other Venues
Ride prices slightly higher at these venues
- Aug 30-31 Antique Aircraft Fly in Blakesburg IA
- Sep 2-5 National Stearman Fly In, Galesburg ILL
About the Plane
It's a 1944 Stearman Biplane !
The Stearman was a primary trainer used by both the US Navy and US Army Air Corp during WWII. Over half our pilots received their initial flight training in a Stearman. About 10,000 were manufactured by Boeing in Wichita Kansas from 1937 to 1945. Our plane was delivered to the US Army Air Corp in May of 1944 and trained pilot until the war ended in August 1945.
After the War
After the war, the Stearman became the backbone of the crop dusting industry. Known for their rugged construction and wonderful flying qualities, they are now onto their third career in the sport aviation community.
The Stearman Restorers Association is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, flying and safety of Stearman Aircraft through the education of both members and the public. We encourage those with an interest in Stearmans to visit their site.
For more info on Stearman aircraft, visit www.opencockpit.net/kaydet.html
80 years later and still flying !
The plane was acquired in 1989 and spent 7 years undergoing a total ground up restoration. Every component was disassembled and inspected. Practically every nut, bolt, bearing and bushing was replaced. All wing wood was replaced and an overhauled engine and new propeller installed. In April 2017, after 20 years of faithful service, the engine was replaced with a freshly overhauled unit. In Aug 2020, a new propeller was installed. In many respects, the plane is practically new.