All ride aircraft are first come first served at the show.
Prices range from approx $60 per person for a helicopter ride, $200+ for a biplane, up to several hundred for warbirds.
B-17 Flying Fortress, "Sentimental Journey"
The Boeing B-17 was most famous for operations in Europe but was used in every theater of war from 1941-45. The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey is one of only five currently flying in the world out of over 12,000 manufactured for combat during WWII – and is the leading exhibition warbird in The Flying Legends of Victory Tour conducted by CAF Airbase Arizona, a non-profit flying museum.
Helicopter Rides
Intrepid Helicopters will be on hand giving reasonably priced scenic rides around the downtown Akron area in their fleet of Robinson helicopters. They offer helicopter flight training, helicopter tours, rides, and charters.
Take a flight at the show and realize how YOU can become a helicopter pilot!
Rides are approx $60 per person
Weight limit per passenger is 275 lbs See their FB event page for details.
B-25 Mitchell, "Maid in the Shade"
The B-25 was developed by North American Aviation and used mainly as a low altitude strafe and skip bomber. Nearly 10,000 B-25s were produced and “Maid in the Shade” is one of 34 still flying today.
This B-25 has a local historical connection; it still uses the Goodyear brake system that was manufactured right here in Akron during WWII. Wonder how many brake pads have been used over the last 80 years?
Stearman, WWII era Biplane
"Tillie" the Super Stearman will be on display during the event. This aircraft is based at Akron-Fulton and is available for rides year-round. www.heritagebiplane.com
Sign up for a ride to fit your schedule, you too can don a leather helmet and goggles and take to the air. Feel the breeze in your hair as you soar gracefully over the local countryside and relive the golden age of aviation.