Our plane during a visit to Kitty Hawk NC
In operation since 2000, we have safely flown over 920 customers. Biplane Air Tours is registered with the FAA to conduct air tour operations under part 91.147 of the Federal Air Regulations.
Our flying season typically runs from mid April through October. The majority of our flight are by appointment (weekends or in the evening during the week) although we will take walk ups if the schedule permits. The plane, based at St. Mary's County Airport, is often seen at many local fly ins.
Can Two People go up together at on time ? Sorry, only one customer can fly at a time. The plane has a full set of controls in the front cockpit (where the customer rides), so side by side seating is not possible.
Do you do acrobatics ? While the plane is acrobatic, insurance limitations restricts our flights to sightseeing only. However, at the customers request, we can perform roller coaster like climbs, descents and steep turns which are pretty thrilling for most.
Can I take pictures of my house ? Within the restriction of the local airspace, we are more than happy to circle over someone's house for picture taking.
Can my young children take a ride ? Parents cannot take along small children. We have no set minimum (or maximum) age. The cockpit seats are rather low, so size (ability to see out the sides) tends to be the limitation. We have taken several adventurous children in the 8 - 10 year range. Before we fly with small children, we place them in the front cockpit and make sure they are comfortable and can see out the plane. There is no charge for anyone getting cold feet before take-off.
Gift Certificates: Sold year round and can be ordered by sending a check ($55 for 15 min, $100 for 30 min & $180 for 60 min) to:
Biplane Air Tours
605 Patuxent Reach Drive
Prince Frederick MD 20678
Upon receipt, we'll promptly mail a certificate. The certificates have a picture of the plane, the number of minutes of the ride and our phone number to schedule a flight. Certificates have no expiration date, but due to the uncertain cost of fuel, certificates not used within a year will have the time reduced on a pro rata basis to our prevailing rates when redeemed.
