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Open Cockpit
Airplane Rides
Airplane Rides Available before and after the show.
Ride tickets can be purchased at the gift shop

Rides are available starting at 11:00am, and are sold/given on a "first-come/first-served" basis

Sorry, no reservations accepted.

Advance purchase available only through Flying Circus Airplane Ride Gift Certificates.

All Aircraft Rides are subject to weather conditions and availability of pilots and aircraft. The Flying Circus reserves the right to deny aircraft rides to any individual who, in the opinion of the Pilot In Command, cannot safely make the flight due to their Size, Weight, Age and/or Physical Condition.

Stearman Biplane
    (Standard Ride) ... $ 70.00
    (Aerobatic Ride)... $130.00

Fleet Biplane
    (Aerobatic Ride)... $130.00

Waco Biplane
    (Two Riders)    ... $130.00
    *Max combined passenger weight = 350 lbs.

Piper Cub           ... $ 40.00
    *Max passenger weight = 120 lbs.

* Please use the weight limits listed above as a guide when determining the type of ride you wish to purchase.
These are typical weight limits for hot, humid, summer flying conditions.
Please note that the actual weight limits can vary due to fuel load, wind, and atmospheric conditions.

The prices listed above are current for the
2008 Airshow Season

While we are making every effort to hold the line on the price of an aircraft ride, we are fighting an uphill battle against the rising costs of aviation fuel, insurance, and maintenance.
These cost increases must be taken into account when we set the aircraft ride prices.
So please be aware that these prices are subject to change.

HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE: All pre-purchased Flying Circus Airplane Ride Gift Certificates will be honored for one (1) year from date of issue, regardless of any price changes after the issue date.

"Standard Rides" -vs- "Aerobatic Rides"?

  • The Standard Ride (and Double Ride in the Waco) is an 8-10 minute mostly "straight-and-level" ride with some steep turns and wingovers for excitement.
  • The Aerobatic Ride is approximately 15 minutes and includes some or all of the basic
    aerobatic maneuvers: Spin, Aileron Roll, Barrel Roll, Loop, Snap Roll, Cuban 8 and Split "S".

    Aerobatic Ride Video        Low Res (WMV 320x240 size=4.4MB)
        Med Res (WMV 320x240 size=13MB)
        High Res (WMV 640x480 size=33MB)
    http://www.flyingcircusairshow.com

    For further information call:
    Flying Circus Aerodrome
    (540) 439-8661