
Slip into aviation history on this unique sightseeing adventure aboard a fully restored 1943 Fairchild PT-19 open-cockpit aircraft!
Slip into aviation history on this unique sightseeing adventure aboard a fully restored 1943 Fairchild PT-19 open-cockpit aircraft!
Put yourself in the seat of a WWII Army Air Corps cadet when you fly in this 1943 Fairchild PT-19 airplane. Venture into aviation history and discover what flying is all about – the thrill, the wonder, the freedom!
Greet your FAA Certified Pilot, then climb into the cockpit and strap on your cloth helmet and goggles for a wonderful sense of nostalgia. Feel the wind in your face as you speed down the runway and lift off into the clear blue sky. Admire the views below from the open-air cockpit and relish the rush of adrenaline pulsing through your body. This is real flying – flying the way it used to be.
Soar high over the amazing aerial views of western Chesapeake Bay. Depending on the flight you choose, some of the sights you may see are the Rappahannock River, Deltaville, Gwynn’s Island, Mathews, NewPoint Comfort Lighthouse, Mobjack Bay, the East River, and Piankatank River before landing expertly back at Hummel Field.
Experience western Chesapeake Bay from a truly unique and historic perspective. This is a sightseeing tour you’ll never forget!
Late-March through December:
Daily - 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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For this experience, our partners are taking extra measures to prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. These measures include requiring all participants to wear a mask and all air crafts will be sanitized after each flight. Our partners kindly request that all participants who are feeling symptomatic or have traveled to a high-risk area to reschedule your experience. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.
Maximum weight is 300 lbs per person.
Participants must be at least 9 years old.
Unfortunately, this experience is not handicap accessible.
You’ll be flying in a 1943 Fairchild PT-19 aircraft, open cockpit, fully restored, former U.S. Army Air Corps machine. It’s one of 98 PT-19s flying worldwide today!
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