WWII Biplane Flight Over Virginia Beach
Soar in an open-cockpit WWII trainer for 20 thrilling minutes above coastal Virginia.
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Soar in an open-cockpit WWII trainer for 20 thrilling minutes above coastal Virginia.
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20 minutes
20-min flight, Pilot, Museum entry
Step into a restored 1941 Boeing Stearman and feel the wind rush as you cruise above Virginia Beach. Your 20-minute open-cockpit flight offers sweeping views of farmland, wetlands, and the Atlantic coastline.
What should I wear?
Long pants, closed-toe shoes, and a light jacket are recommended; flight suits are available on request.
Can two people ride together?
No. The Stearman has one passenger seat; the pilot occupies the rear seat.
What will I see during the flight?
Expect views of rural Virginia Beach, Back Bay Wildlife Refuge, North Landing River, False Cape State Park, and the Atlantic shoreline.
Passengers must be at least 12 years old, weigh no more than 300 lbs, and be able to board and exit unaided. External medical devices are not permitted.
Rides are transferable but normally non-refundable. If the Museum cancels a flight because of weather, maintenance, or pilot judgment, you may choose a refund or reschedule. The Museum may refuse a flight if safety limitations apply; in that case a full refund is issued.
1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia
The passion radiating from the staff and volunteers really defines this place. Visitors consistently praise how knowledgeable and enthusiastic the guides are, eager to share detailed stories and answer questions that bring the aircraft collection to life. Many of these historic planes are still in flying condition, and catching one taking off or landing during your visit adds genuine excitement to the experience. The collection is extensive and well-preserved, housed in multiple hangars that require a good three hours to explore properly. Beyond being a museum, this venue doubles as a surprisingly versatile event space. Visitors mention hosting everything from 5K charity runs to weddings in the hangars, with staff receiving high marks for their helpfulness. There's even a dinosaur park attached that families with kids particularly enjoy. Tours are recommended over self-guided visits since the guides provide context and stories you'd otherwise miss. While scenic flights are available for an additional cost, the museum admission itself offers plenty of value for aviation and military history enthusiasts.
I'm giving five stars, because the fact of the matter is the individuals that volunteered here or work here. Actually cared, and we're glad to be there. That's huge for me, because if you're gonna have a place like this, be enthusiastic about it, be glad you're there, which everybody was. Not to mention the information that they had about different things were also plentiful. The hangers could be a little more interactive where you could get up closer to the planes maybe in look into some of them, but they were still very cool. I did disagree with the $350 price tag to get a quick flight in one of the planes, which to me fuel costs are not that high. I mean, who in the world can afford that amount of money? They gotta change that or not. Because that's just outrageous and screams we cater to a certain sect of folk...I mean we the little people are helping keeping this place going to, by buying regular tickets and merchandise, I wanted to go so bad, but oh well... Anyway, It's a pretty big area and we spent three hours there total. It's definitely worth going, and I am a critic as you can see from the things that I review. So again, it's definitely worth going✌🏼
Joseph Clevenger
October 10, 2025
I'm giving five stars, because the fact of the matter is the individuals that volunteered here or work here. Actually cared, and we're glad to be there. That's huge for me, because if you're gonna have a place like this, be enthusiastic about it, be glad you're there, which everybody was. Not to mention the information that they had about different things were also plentiful. The hangers could be a little more interactive where you could get up closer to the planes maybe in look into some of them, but they were still very cool. I did disagree with the $350 price tag to get a quick flight in one of the planes, which to me fuel costs are not that high. I mean, who in the world can afford that amount of money? They gotta change that or not. Because that's just outrageous and screams we cater to a certain sect of folk...I mean we the little people are helping keeping this place going to, by buying regular tickets and merchandise, I wanted to go so bad, but oh well... Anyway, It's a pretty big area and we spent three hours there total. It's definitely worth going, and I am a critic as you can see from the things that I review. So again, it's definitely worth going✌🏼
Joseph Clevenger
October 10, 2025
