Prepare for proper open cockpit flying when you take off on a Stearman flight! The Stearman biplane has a long history as a military trainer aircraft & even today it's still an absolute delight to fly in a Stearman. We are offering rides ranging from 20 minutes through to a whole hour taking off from this delightful private airfield on the Dorset/ Wiltshire border. This particular Stearman was born in the US of A in 1940. Working as a military trainer for the US Air Force & later the US Navy she certainly served her time helping young pilots gain their wings. Boeing N2S-5 Kaydet (E75) to give the Stearman it's full American name became G-AZLE in late 1971 & since then has enjoyed flying in the skies over the UK. Despite her civilian life G-AZLE with military serial number 75-8543 is still resplendent in her US Navy training colours. That canary yellow & sky blue combination she sports is definitely striking so there's no missing this Stearman in flight that's for sure! All Stearman biplane rides start on the ground in the vintage-styled briefing room. You'll get kitted out in a genuine flight suit chat about safety procedures & what to expect on your flight & also chat a little about flight path planning. On the shorter flight durations you'll be flying the local area but on the longer ones you can explore further afield to the Jurassic Coast & even the Isle of Wight
- with superb open cockpit views guaranteed. A nice touch at Compton Abbas set this Stearman flight experience apart from others. Friends & family are invited to join the briefing & they can then observe from the terrace as you climb into the cockpit of the plane. & of course they can all wave enthusiastically as you take off too.