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1941 Stearman PT-17 biplane ride at Preston Aviation

Preston Aviation

You TOO can fly a Stearman at Preston Aviation! This Tailwheel Flight School offers introductory flights and tailwheel training in a legendary Piper J3 Cub and Boeing Stearman biplane.

Is a biplane ride on your bucket list, or do you need an idea for a surprise birthday experience? Established in Central Florida in 1994, Preston Aviation specializes in non-pilot guest experiences and tailwheel training in the Piper J3 Cub and Boeing Stearman. Your pilot will be a certified flight instructor with over 16,000 hours who has trained thousands of pilots from all around the world.

Fly a Stearman at Preston Aviation

Flights leave from Winter Haven Regional Airport. Gift Certificates are available.

  • For experiences pilots, add a fun flight to your logbook
  • Experience dual controls
  • Improve your stick and rudder skills
  • Practice tailwheel checkouts

Flights leave from the Regional Airport in Winter Haven.

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