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Fly a WWII Biplane

Name: Fly a WWII Biplane
Brand: Cloud 9 Living
SKU: AIR-WAS-0016
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (34 reviews)

Midland, VA

From: $275

Item #: AIR-WAS-0016

(34 Reviews)

Experience the freedom of flight when you take the controls of a meticulously restored WWII Stearman Biplane!

Learn how to fly with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and Masters Aerobatic Champion with over 38 years of experience
Historic aircraft was owned by the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942-1945
Try your hands at flying and basic maneuvers on this unparalleled 30-minute flight!

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Experience the freedom of flight when you take the controls of a meticulously restored WWII Stearman Biplane!
- Learn how to fly with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and Masters Aerobatic Champion with over 38 years of experience
- Historic aircraft was owned by the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942-1945
- Try your hands at flying and basic maneuvers on this unparalleled 30-minute flight!
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Test your piloting skills like the 1940s Army Air Corps cadets when you fly a historic WWII Stearman Biplane!
Your co-pilot is an experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Masters Aerobatic Champion and commercially licensed pilot with over 38 years of flying experience.
Once you've performed a pre-flight check of the aircraft, you'll climb into the seat and prepare for take-off. During the flight, you'll take over the controls and perform basic maneuvers. With two-way communication available, your instructor will walk you through each aerial move.
Choose between the 30-Minute Fly a WWII Biplane or the 60-Minute Ultimate Biplane Adventure.
30-MinuteFly a WWII Biplane:
Experience the sensation of flying a WWII Biplane. With your instructor's guidance, take the controls and learn basic flying maneuvers on this 30-minute flight!
60-Minute Ultimate Biplane Adventure:
For the adventurous student who wants to try it all. Enjoy a full hour of flight time customized to what you want. Take the controls, get a taste of aerobatics or simply sit back and enjoy the sights!
Get the best views of the landscape below and enjoy an incomparable flight from the seat of a beautifully restored aircraft when you Fly a WWII Biplane!

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Essential Information
- Participant must weigh no more than 300 pounds
- Participant must present a valid form of ID
- Headgear will be provided
Duration
Approximately 30 minutes of flight time

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Maximum Participants
1 passenger per flight

Spectators
Spectators are encouraged to watch the take-off and landing. The airport has a climate controlled lounge area equipped with restrooms and vending machines.

Weather Dependent
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Closed-toe shoes and sunglasses are recommended.

Rescheduling & Cancellations

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours prior to your experience. If you have to reschedule more than once a $100 fee will apply. Failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your pilot.
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1. What do I need to bring with me?
  Please bring a valid form of ID with you to the airport.
2. Will I be cold in the open cockpit?
  It is recommended to bring a light jacket with you but it does depend on the season and weather for the day. During the summer months, a jacket is not always needed. Gloves are recommended during colder months.
3. Can I bring a camera on board?
  Participants may bring a camera on board, however it is recommended to use a secure wrist strap.
4. Are there any height, weight or age restrictions?
  The passenger must weigh no more than 300 pounds. There are no height or age restrictions.
5. Do I need experience to fly?
  No experience is needed!
6. What is the plane like?
  You will be in an open cockpit Stearman Biplane that has been beautifully restored. It was owned and operated by the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942-1945.
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April - November:
Monday through Saturdays
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
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Absolutely an amazing time the pilot made it so comfortable. I enjoyed every moment and only freaked out when I had the controls big responsibility.....great time for anyone

— Andre G, Washington DC | Nov 11, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hi Asha, thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are so happy to hear you had an absolutely amazing time and that you only freaked out when you had the controls. We don't blame you one bit because that IS a big responsibility, but we're sure you handled it like a champ! Best, Kelsey

Awesome

— Robert G, Washington DC | Nov 11, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hey Robert, we think you're awesome and we're glad you had an awesome time! Best, Kelsey

It was a great experience.

— Glenn E, Washington DC | Oct 21, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hey Glenn, thanks for the great review and for taking the chance to live on Cloud 9 with us! Kindly, Kelsey

The pilot was great. Made me feel safe and comfortable. Just a wonderful experience!

— Brian B, Washington DC | Oct 21, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hi Darlene, we are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience! I will make sure to let our pilots know you enjoyed your flight and felt very safe and comfortable with them. We hope you have a great rest of your October! Best, Kelsey

This was a GREAT experience. I received the 60 minute flight as a birthday present. Wow, what a great gift! We did some sightseeing, then I flew the plane as the pilot talked me through it. The highlight was flying aerobatics. I was a little concerned before the flight, but I felt fine through all of the maneuvers. He flew maneuvers that I have seen at air shows for years, and made it look easy. The maneuvers were a LOT of fun. I highly recommend the 60 minute ride!

— Daniel Y, Washington DC | Oct 06, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hey Daniel, thanks so much for the GREAT review! Also a very warm thank you out to the person that got this fantastic birthday present for you! We are overjoyed to hear your flight went off without a hitch and that you endured all of the maneuvers just fine. I will make sure to pass along your kind words and we hope you have a great rest of your week! Best, Kelsey

My experience one the stearman biplane was really fun and amazing! The pilot was very welcoming, knowledgable, and willing to answer any questions I had. I felt safe and enjoyed every second during the flight. I have recommended it to multiple people.

— Labinot A, Washington DC | Aug 12, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hey Labinot, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us! It sounds like you had a real blast while also feeling safe and well informed during your flight. And now you get to tell everyone you know that you've actually flown a WWII biplane - that's pretty cool if you ask me! Cheers, Kelsey

Absolutely fabulous from beginning to end! Complete focus on an outstanding customer experience -- from donning a parachute (required by the FAA for open cockpit flights) through taxi, takeoff, cruising at 3000 feet on a clear humid day, my pilot was incredibly patient and answered all my questions about instrumentation, flight planning, navigation. And I got a chance to actually fly a bit -- and demonstrate that it takes real skill to handle a Stearman! Highly recommended!

— Steven C, Washington DC | Jul 27, 2019

Truly great! The plane was beautiful and the pilot was nice as he could be! Great information and fun ride!

— Henry W, Washington DC | Jul 18, 2019

Phenomenal experience. Dave Brown is a great instructor, a wealth of knowledge on his aircraft, and a great guy to speak with. Recommend this experience to anyone who is even remotely interested in planes or history.

— David L, Washington DC | Jun 26, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Phenomenal experience for a phenomenal customer! Thanks for the great review, David - we're so glad you enjoyed your flight. I will make sure to pass along your kind words to our wonderful pilot, Dave Brown. Have a great weekend! Best, Kelsey

This was a absolutely great experience. The aircraft is in outstanding shape inside and out. The pilot, David, is great, as he gives you easy to understand instructions. The aircraft is fun to fly and really maneuvers like a dream. David even took the controls and did some flying of his own, demonstrating how nimble the Stearman is to fly. No wonder the Army Air Corps. Used these planes as trainers. I would recommend this experience because you get to fly, look over the beautiful area of Warrenton, and just get a bit of history about WWII aircraft training. Big thanks to David!!!!

— Alan D, Washington DC | Jun 02, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hi Alan, thanks so much for the raving review and for taking the time to write in about your experience! We're so glad you had an absolutely great experience and that you got the chance to fly with David - he really is an amazing pilot with so much knowledge to share. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to our pilot, David for you. We hope to see you back again soon for more fun and adventures! Best, Kelsey

AWESOME!!! SUPER!!! FANTASTIC!!! WOW!!! This was one of those experiences of a lifetime. My kids got me this ride as a birthday present. I used to fly as a non-pilot for the Air Force. I've flown with friends a few times in small aircraft. I have many years of flying computer flight simulators. This was a crowning experience to be able to take control of a real plane and do some basic maneuvers. The plane just gleams. It is a testament to Dave Brown's love of flying and his love of sharing that with others. Compared to others it is a Cadillac (or Mercedes) - very solid. Dave is very personable and provides history and stories of his flying this historic aircraft. He goes into detail on the controls, instrumentation and flight characteristics based on his perception of your flying knowledge. He exudes the love of flight. This experience is more than well worth it for anybody that has the slightest love of flying!

— Alan S, Washington DC | Oct 18, 2018

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hi Alan, we are so glad you had such an AWESOME time and thanks so much for sharing with us we hope to see you back again soon for more experiences of a lifetime!

This was a bucket list event for me. As a boy standing in my backyard i used to watch Stearman Biplanes based at a local airport do acrobatics. I would become an attack helicopter pilot in Vietnam. While doing the acrobatics added a new flying experience, I was right at home with the low level flying. What a great experience.

— Ron M, Washington DC | Sep 29, 2018

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hi Ron, wow thanks for sharing your amazing story! We are thrilled you had such a great experience and that we got to help you cross off another Bucket List item. We hope you can cross off more items with us soon. Best, Kelsey

This was a truly memorable experience. The conditions were perfect. David inspired confidence as a pilot and instructor. He was knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. Getting to actually fly the plane for a while in a controlled manner was nerve wracking but tremendous fun; the wing-overs, low passes, stalls and dives that David then did were an exhilarating bonus. It all went by too fast. Highly recommended for anyone who likes planes or WWII history. Or Both!

— Gavin S, Washington DC | Oct 03, 2018

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Thanks for taking the time to share your memorable experience with us, Gavin! David is definitely an amazing pilot AND instructor, I will let him know how much you enjoyed the experience. We hope to see you back again for more adventures! Cheers, Kelsey

I soared! It was an amazing experience. Facebook friends came out of the woodwork in awe! Pilot Dave wanted nothing more than to provide a great time in the sky - and he did.

— JoAnn M, Washington DC | Aug 22, 2018

Everything was great! The Pilot was very knowledgeable and friendly and helped my dad have the best time flying. I highly recommend giving this as a gift to anyone.

— Steven M, Washington DC | Aug 27, 2018

Awesome!

— Nicholas P, Washington DC | Jul 04, 2018

I bought this my boyfriend , who has everything and anything , He had the best time, it was a surprise birthday gift. When he saw where we were and what he was doing. He was like a little kid. He told me , it was the best gift he had ever received, Dave our pilot was amazing. I screwed up the dates and called and asked if if there was anyway we could come the date I THOUGHT was the day. He was so accommodating and was able to fit us in , so a big shout out to Dave for being such a great guy.

— Richard S, Washington DC | May 17, 2018

The 30-minute biplane ride was terrific! I bought this for my husband as a birthday gift and he loved it. David of Stearman Biplanes was so friendly, and took the time to tell him lots of great history and technical information about the plane. Everything felt safe, fun, and exciting! The only downside is that it all went by too quickly. My husband said 30 minutes was a great length of time for a ride - he could have gone another 10-15 minutes but said 60 didn't seem necessary. Thanks to David and all at Stearman/Cloud 9 for an easy booking and gifting experience! We already recommended it to friends who are eagerly looking into it.

— Kevin M, Washington DC | May 28, 2018

I was gifted this flight by my sister because she knows how much I love planes, especially the ones my grandfather flew. I ended up paying extra to do the premium package for the aerobatics and it was outstanding! Dave is a friendly and excellent guide. He walks through the safety protocols and guides you throughout the entire experience. We were chatting on the radio throughout the adventure about the scenery and maneuvers. I would highly recommend this adventure to any thrill seekers, anyone looking to ride in a piece of history from WWII, anyone looking for new perspectives on familiar landscapes, and for an eye-opening, soul jumping, hell of a good time. Dave was an excellent and safe pilot and this adventure exceeded my every expectation. Thank you Dave!

— Chris P, Washington DC | Nov 18, 2017

David was awesome and the ride was great. Been too long since I have been in the cockpit and it made me realize how much I miss flying. David is a great pilot and tour guide, highly recommended!

— Spencer S, Washington DC | Apr 23, 2018

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Good Afternoon Spencer! I hope you have had a fantastic week so far! Thank you for taking the time to share your flight with us! I am so glad David was able to bring back the great memories you share with flying! Also these beautiful air crafts are hard not to get nostalgic about, and they definitely add such a special flare to this amazing experience. I do hope we see you again for another blast from the past moment and just to get you back up in the clouds! Thanks again for sharing your memories with us! All the best, Chelsea

I’d briefly flown a single-engine plane in the past, but flying in an open cockpit biplane is an experience like no other. David is a great teacher and an interesting guy, and makes sure you’re comfortable with the plane, the controls, and everything about the flight. And, man, is it exhilarating. Highly recommend this if you have even a passing interest in flying.

— Matthew M, Washington DC | Apr 22, 2018

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Good Afternoon Matthew and Meredith! Thank you for taking to the time to write in and share this beautiful experience with us! I am so pleased to read that the biplane ride exceeded your expectations! David will be so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time controlling the Biplane. This is definitely on my must do list and it brings me so much joy reading when others have found a new respect and love of such a unique aircraft. We do hope we see you again for another great adventure and thank you for letting us be apart of what sounds like a fabulous gift! All the best, Chelsea

This is a bucket list gotta-do!!! If you want to feel a connection to aviation of the past ... the open cockpit ... the pulsating/throbbing of a prop/piston-driven biplane, you gotta check this out. My biggest problem was my sore face after --- from smiling and laughing throughout the 60 minute flight! Dave provided a fantastic experience and did not hesitate to communicate to me at the level I wanted --- whether to just feel comfortable and confident on what was going to happen during the flight, or the process of maintaining the aircraft, or the role the aircraft played over its 75+ year history... Dave can and will go into the detail you want. My family got this ride for a 60th birthday gift and as a connection to my Dad, who trained British cadets in WWII in this type of plane. This was an experience that accomplished that and also connected me with another place in time. This was a great experience. Dave was great, the plane was great, the ride was great. And while I had this originally as an activity on my bucket list... I think it is an activity that I will figure how to repeat on an annual basis! Thanks, Dave!

— Chuck W, Washington DC | Jul 23, 2017

This was a gift for my younger brother. Mr. Brown (pilot) was very cheerful and accommodating in answering all of my brother's questions and providing history about the plane and information on how this type of plane was used during WWII. My brother requested a couple of special maneuvers and Mr. Brown was able to accommodate. It was a great experience all around.

— Paul G, Washington DC | Jul 03, 2017

I am extremely impressed with Dave Brown (pilot) and the whole experience. Dave was very engaging and candid about what we would do and what he expected from me as the passenger. He put Marion at ease with his answers and description of the flight and the precautions taken. The area of the flight is a beautiful rural valley with the background of the Blue Ridge mountains. I was able to fly the airplane and do some simple maneuvers; stalls, turns, wing-overs with Dave leading me through the maneuvers. For someone who has not flown an airplane in 40 years, it was a thrill that's hard to describe. Thank you, Dave. Beautiful airplane and fantastic pilot.

— Dennis V, Washington DC | Jul 01, 2017

David was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about his plane. He gave a brief background about it, showed me the details of the plane, and explained everything he thought I needed to know prior to take-off. It was a great experience.

— Kenneth K, Washington DC | Nov 01, 2016

Captain Dave was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Nothing can describe how overwhelmed I was by this once in a lifetime experience. Given the opportunity I would not hesitate to go again.

— Kevin A, Washington DC | Sep 20, 2016

David Brown, owner, operator and pilot is exceptionally accommodating. As a 32-year career Air Force pilot, I found David to be knowledgeable, proficient and highly professional. Despite my advanced age, I would happily book another flight. It was great. Thanks.

— James L, Washington DC | Jun 20, 2016

Awesome. I would do it again.

— Jared R, Washington DC | Jun 20, 2016

The pilot is exceptionally good. He carefully listened, and took care of my hubby who is a pilot and was also very satisfied with the experience. It was awesome. Kudos to the pilot for excellent customer service!

— Alexander R, Washington DC | May 11, 2016

This was truly a great experience. Mr. Brown was awesome. I can't say enough good things about him. He made the experience even better for myself and my family. I would recommend this experience to anyone I know. Thanks so much.

— James H, Washington DC | Sep 21, 2015

Brown Aviation is a top-notch organization. I had complete confidence as I took controls of the plane. I would highly recommend this experience.

— William C, Washington DC | Jun 15, 2015

My experience of fly a WWII Biplane was awesome! Dave Brown, the pilot, has a such passion for flying that is evident in his meticulous care for his biplane and his excellent service to his clients. Dave took the time to explain the specifics of the plane and what I would be doing as a passenger and a pilot, which made me feel totally at ease during the whole process. The flight itself was definitely incredible and was even better than the dreams of flying that I have over the years. Dave is a very skillful pilot and even better instructor, as he demonstrated how to operate the controls, then let me take over. Wow! Flying with Dave in his Stearman was like seeing barn stormers in the movies, as we would "buzz" by different barns and farms on the ground and take various different turns and maneuvers. You might think that flying in a 70 year old biplane would be a bumpy ride, but I was surprised to find that flying in the Stearman was very smooth. Like Dave says, "It's like riding in a Lincoln Continental with the top down." The whole experience was exhilarating to say the least, and is something that I would recommend for anyone looking for the perfect gift -- or even to just experience the thrill of flying in an open cockpit plane. I will definitely be back to experience it again...and again.

— Steve M, Washington DC | Jun 03, 2015

Thrilling and checked off a bucket list item. Would go again.

— Jim R, Washington DC | Oct 08, 2018

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Glad you could check off a bucket list item! Thanks for the review and we hope to see you back again to cross more off your bucket list!

Excellent adventure, prompt, complete and very enjoyable.

— Kenneth B, Washington DC | Jul 02, 2018

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