Open Cockpit

ABOUT TEXAS BIPLANE We love flying at Texas Biplane, and this is our way of sharing our dreams. Our pilots have a extensive experience in various airplanes, from military fighter jets to seaplanes to commercial airliners. But this is no airliner – we want to share the thrill of soaring over the sky in an open-cockpit biplane and experiencing Freedom in the Air! FOUNDER OF TEXAS BIPLANE: Karl Koch Karl was an F-16 instructor pilot when he retired after 24 years of service in the United States Air Force. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He has over 2,400 hours of flight time, with over 2,000 hours in the F-16. Karl’s flying assignments included bases in the US, Korea, and Italy. He flew combat missions over Iraq and participated in Operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. Karl’s only non-flying Read more...

Lake Tahoe Balloons “Beyond Incredible!” Our success at Lake Tahoe Balloons is rooted in our commitment to customer service, safety and quality. We love what we do and look forward to sharing this world class ballooning adventure with Lake Tahoe visitors and locals alike. Our Tour “One word – Awesome!” Click here to learn a little more information about our Lake Tahoe hot air balloon flights, to find answers to the most frequently asked questions and to view and enjoy the spectacular photos in our gallery. Packages “Just do it. Worth it!” We offer sunrise flights from May through October, weather permitting. Visit our “Packages” page to view and choose from our different balloon flight options or to purchase flight as gifts. About Us “Charming crew, stunning vistas, amazing experience” Meet our dedicated staff who delight in sharing the beauty of Lake Tahoe and hot air ballooning with you. Check Read more...

Biplane Rides of America…Where Dreams take flight! Welcome to our 2021 Season and our 13th year in business! We will be utilizing the same changes this coming summer as we did last season and were very happy to operate out of the Manitowish Waters airport for the summer. For our Madison/Middleton customers we will be operating out of Morey Field in Middleton during the early spring and late fall months. Any gift certificate holders that have our Wisconsin River or Lake tours should use them during the months that we will be in southern Wisconsin. Call 608-751-8000 for more information. Our Biplane Tours are offered out of the Morey Airport at times when we are in the area. The address is 8300 Airport Road, Middleton, WI (Exit 250 from Hwy 12 and travel 1 mile west to the airport) *Rides can be taken out of the Brodhead Airport also at 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...

Come fly with us and see the sights around the Phoenix area through the wings, wires, and struts of this iconic airplane. Experience the thrill and romance of flying like our ancestors did during the golden age of flight or train like a WWII cadet! We offer four different flight packages that cater to everyone from the curious to the thrill seeking. Choose the package that suits you and enjoy your unique open cockpit experience. Read more...