The aircraft you will be riding in is a beautifully restored 1926 Travelair biplane which seats two adult passengers plus the pilot. It is one of the rarest and best examples of the Golden Age of Aviation and is the aircraft that Captain Bob is most proud of in his collection. The Travel Air Manufacturing Company was formed in 1925 by three young, soon-to-be aviation icons: Clyde Cessna, Walter Beech and Lloyd Stearman. It was a premier passenger aircraft and was well respected for it’s rugged dependability. Please allow Captain Bob to share with you the pure joy of open cockpit flying at its finest. It’s an experience you will never forget! Flying the one and only 1926 Travel Air, dashing “Diamond Bob” Berwick began his love affair with airplanes in high school; hanging out at airports and doing odd jobs for flight time. 50 years later, Bob has more Read more...
Take a trip back in time in our restored vintage airplanes! Enjoy panoramic views of the world famous Wine Country! The majesty of the Pacific coastline! San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate! Saturdays and Sundays, Walk-In – No appointment needed or taken Thursday and Friday by appointment (April through October) Closed Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday All our biplanes have the FAA approved front seat modification to 32″ across that allows up to 2 medium-large people in the front cockpit. Very, very cozy! The chocks are away, you can hear that huge radial engine roar, and you are rolling down the runway to live the sights, sounds and smells of a once-in-a-lifetime aviation experience. Our Pilots: Chris is president of Vintage Aircraft Company and owner of Sonoma Valley Airport. He has been licensed for 30 years with a commercial pilot certificate, instrument rated, and has more than 12,000 hours of flight time and Read more...
Sonoma has often been deemed “The Real Wine Country” and rightfully so because Sonoma Valley is actually the birthplace of California wine, which makes it one of the best places to visit in wine country! A Sonoma hot air balloon ride is one of Sonoma Wine Country’s most premier outdoor activities. Feel a sense of freedom like no other as you’ll be captivated by the magic and wonder of your Sonoma Valley balloon ride, one of the best hot air balloon rides in the U.S. Read more...
