About Us
Experience the thrill of flying in an open cockpit biplane. Fly in a 1944 Stearman biplane over scenic upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay.
In operation since 2000, I have safely flown over 2100 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
The Massey Aerodrome is subject to airspace restriction when President Biden returns home to Wilmington. These visits are often short notice. This may result in flight cancellations or limitations on our flight path, please be patient.
Massey Aerodrome
- July 23-25
- Aug-20-22
- Aug 27-29
- Sep 17-19
- Sep24-26
- Oct 1 & 3
- Oct 9-11
- Oct 15-17
Other Venues
- Sept 6-10 Stearman Fly In Galesburg Ill
- Oct 2 Georgetown Wings & Wheels, De
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
76 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.