Ride selections and prices--flight times are approximate.  Full descriptions below:

*The Recruit - 5 min. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99*
The Cadet - 15 min . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175
The Recon Mission - 30 min. . . . . . $275
The Battlefield Tour - 40 min. . . . . $375
**The Dogfight - aerobatic ride. . . .$299
The Flight Leader - 60 min. . . . . . .  $450
HD Video recording of your ride. . +$35 to $55
5 minute flight extensions. . . . . . . . +$35
**Aerobatic add-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+$200
Baby Gender-Reveal at airport. . . .$250
Baby Gender-Reveal add-on. . . . . .+$150

*restrictions apply - see below
**acro rides available May thru October only

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"The Recruit"   $99*

Experience the thrill of open-cockpit flying in a fully-restored WWII biplane that was actually used for primary training of aviation cadets in the 1940s.  Your short flight will take you up for a magnificent aerial view of Colonial Old Town Fredericksburg or historic Belvedere Plantation on the Rappahannock.
(approx. 5 min)   
     *This entry-level ride is available to Saturday walk-ups only and cannot be booked in advance nor combined with aerobatic or flight extension add-ons.

"The Cadet"   $175

See Ferry Farm (Geo Washington's boyhood home), Old Town Fredericksburg, the scenic Rappahannock rapids, Motts Run and Central Park.  Your pilot (an FAA-licensed instructor) may even let you take the controls for a while if you'd like to see what it feels like to fly this magnificent plane that trained so many WWII aviators. 
(approx. 15 min)

"THE RECON mission"   $275

Fly an aerial reconnaissance mission to observe spectacular local sights including Fawn Lake, the Solar Farm Project, and Lake of the Woods.  Then see the spectacular confluence of the Rapidan and Rappahannock rivers and fly downstream to Colonial Fredericksburg enjoying the spectacular sights and the strategic Civil War fords along the way that are only accessible by air.  Bring your camera! 
(approx. 30 min)

"THE BATTLEFIELD TOUR"   $375

Capture aerial views of historic Spotsylvania Courthouse,  Wilderness, and Chancellorsville battlefields.  Then fly along the Rappahannock from where it converges with the Rapidan down to Colonial Fredericksburg while overflying several inaccessible strategic fords.  The National Park Service limits the number of these flights that can be flown per month so reservations are recommended.  (approx. 40 min)

"The DOGFIGHT" - ACr0   Ride   $299

Strap on a parachute and head to a military training area to experience wing-overs, loops, rolls, and other aerobatics that will take your breath away!  You decide how tame or extreme you want this ride to be.  Your pilot will gradually introduce progressively more thrilling maneuvers and let your tolerance set the pace.  This is the ultimate roller coaster without the jerkiness!  This ride is available only in season from May thru October.  Minimum age 14 with parental consent.  Max passenger weight 240 lbs.  (approx. 25 min)

"The FLIGHT LEADER" - 1  hour  $450

The ultimate open-cockpit flight experience--a full one-hour ride over the scenic VA countryside flying east to Caledon/Colonial Beach or southwest to see Lake Anna/Fawn Lake/Lake of the Woods or follow a custom itinerary of your choice.  We'll explore the Rappahannock River and Colonial Fredericksburg as you've never seen them before!  A full hour flight allows time for you to become very familiar with the Stearman biplane and the sights and sounds of this vintage period of aviation.  This leisurely ride offers plenty of opportunities to do the things you really want to in this historic plane and store up memories you will always treasure.  (approx. 60 min)

hd  video  of   your  flight $35-$55

Save the memory of your flight and share it with friends and family.  You will receive the full unedited HD Video of your flight for viewing and/or editing.  $35 for up to 15 minute flights.  $45 for up to 30 minute flights and $55 for up to 60 minute flights.

Five-Minute FLIGHT Extension $35*

Add one or more blocks of five minutes to your flight to linger over your house or specific sites of interest.  This will allow you to get that perfect picture or explore areas in greater detail. 
*Available for  all flights except "The Recruit."

Aerobatic  add-on  $200*

Add a full acro ride as described above as the thrilling finish to your flight.  This ride is available only in season from May thru October.   
*Available for  all flights except "The Recruit."

BABY GENDER-REVEAL $249

Imagine the surprise and excitement when the powder is released announcing whether your anticipated bundle of joy will be a boy or a girl  as you watch with family and friends from the airport grounds!  This flight is flown right at Shannon Airport so you can be up close and personal as the plane flies low right over the runway. 

BABY GENDER-REVEAL add-on  $150

Same exciting Gender-Reveal experience as above but flown at a location other than the airport such as over your home or a public venue.  We can perform this at almost any location you choose, we'll just be at a higher altitude due to FAA regulations.  Travel time to your custom location is calculated separately.  Call for details.

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