Open Cockpit

Strap in and take the controls of an authentic WWII airplane! Allow our sightseeing tour guide to show you around the skies of South Texas Fly in a piece of vintage aviation… don a helmet and goggles and let us help you take a step back to the good ole days Take off from our grass runway, and re-live the era of barnstorming. Experience the feel of the wind in your face as you fly over our beautiful Texas skies in a 1943 PT-17 open-cockpit Stearman biplane. When you fly with us, you’re flying with the very best aviators out there. Our team of instructors has a vast degree of experience. From flying the Alaskan bush to braving the high-stress combat environment while flying in the Middle-East, one thing is certain. We love to fly. Join us for a flight and you’ll experience the passion and dedication of our instructors. Read more...

Be a barnstormer – bring your sense of adventure and camera. In 2023 1929 Open Cockpit Biplane Rides fly weekdays 10 AM to 5 PM, by reservation starting in May and first come-first served. Air Show weekend rides, June 17-Oct 15, are first come-first-served, 10:30 AM-2:15 PM and 4:00 PM to dusk, After Oct 15, weekday rides are by reservation and weekend rides are first come-first served. Check out our Lighthouse Tours and see these Hudson Valley treasures from the air. Our 1929 New Standard D-25 was designed for passenger hopping by the great flying circuses of the 20s and 30s and is still thrilling riders of all ages. Maintained to modern aircraft regulations, she is now a fixture of the mid-Hudson Valley summer skies, carrying up to four passengers per flight. A 2 passenger minimum is required. Flights are approximately 15 minutes long, $100 per person. We believe in Read more...

FLYING OPTIONS Flights can be for one or two passengers in the Biplane, or up to three depending on size in the 172, and last between 20 minutes and an hour. You can fly north over the historic Oregon coastal towns of Siletz Bay, Lincoln City, Neskowin, and Pacific City. This route can include Three Rocks, Cascade Head, Nestucca Bay, and Sand Lake. Or choose a Southern Route that can include Boiler Bay, Depoe Bay, Whale Cove, Yaquina Head lighthouse, Yaquina Bay, and Seal Rock. ABOUT Dana’s passion for aviation was brought on and encouraged by his father Rod Anders (aka Ramblin’ Rod local children’s television host.) Just like his father, Dana got his pilots license at an early age , and now holds numerous other licenses and certificates like Commercial pilot, Complex, High Performance, Tailwheel, and Float rating. He is also a certified Airplane Mechanic and licensed Inspector, (A&P, Read more...

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fly a plane, now is your chance to be an aviator for a day at Sky Combat Ace in San Diego! Our certified flight instructors will be your guides on the ultimate flying experience. Whether you want to play airplane laser tag in the sky or take a backseat and enjoy the stunning Southern California landscape, Sky Combat Ace is the place to be. San Diego Flight Experiences at Sky Combat Ace The Sky Combat Ace team has designed fun aerobatic experiences that are perfect for any flyer—even if it’s your first time in the sky. Not only do you get the heart-pumping aerobatic maneuvers, but you also see the picturesque Pacific Ocean, La Jolla Cove, Coronado Bridge, and possibly the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier! Check out what you can expect from our flight experiences in San Diego and our package options Read more...

San Diego Helicopter Tours is your one stop shop for all of your aerial needs. We operate a Part 135 air carrier that can take care of all of your charter needs. Whether you want to avoid that Southern California traffic or show up in style we can make it happen. If you need to fly out of LAX it’s just a 50 minute flight up the coast and we can land at LAX and get you to your plane on time. We can take you Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara or Wine tasting in Temecula. In the past few years Jim McCoy and San Diego Helicopter Tours have become very popular in the Motocross and off Road filming with such projects. We also offer a lower cost alternative for all of your aerial needs. San Diego Helicopter Tours is your one stop shop for all of your aerial Read more...

A Vintage World War II BiPlane has a sound and feel like no airplane you’ve ever seen or ridden in! The Geography and Scenery of Port Aransas/ Mustang Island can only be totally appreciated by Air. You Won’t Regret the Experience or the Things You’ll Learn- We Guarantee! Experienced Pilots US Air Force (Retired) Major Jason Towns is the primary Flight Instructor. He has 30 years flying experience with just over 6 years in Boeing Stearman Biplanes. He has been operating from the Port Aransas Airport for 11 years with airplane charters, skydiving and sightseeing. The Birds’ View Visitors of over 50 years have told us they always knew Port Aransas was beautiful, but never truly appreciated it until…. we showed them! Satisfaction Guaranteed After 11 Years of offering only Skydiving, we now have a milder but equally exhilarating thrill and Guaranteed Learning Experience for the faint of heart and Read more...