MAAM'S
NORTH AMERICAN SNJ-4B "TEXAN"
U.S. NAVY ADVANCED TRAINER

MAAM'S
BOEING STEARMAN N2S-1 "KAYDET"
U.S. NAVY PRIMARY TRAINER

A little flying music for you

It's true, there is plenty to see on the ground at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's World War II Weekend.  But just wait until you see it from the air!   You can make that dream come true aboard three of the most famous and successful aircraft of World War II.

YOU CAN FLY ABOARD THE PLANES THAT TURNED CADETS INTO PILOTS!

You will be able to sign up at the show to fly on MAAM's trainers.
No advanced reservations will be taken on these two planes.

You may choose the excitement of open-cockpit flying in the famous Boeing Stearman N2S-1"Kaydet", designated by the Army as the PT-17, a plane that was the first taste of military aviation for 60,000 pilots in all branches of the U.S. military services during the war.  Over 10,000 of the type were built and it was the best known of all the primary trainers, as well as the most stable and maneuverable.  You'll have a fantastic view from the front seat with the wind blowing through your hair!

Or perhaps you would prefer the powerful SNJ-4B "Texan", designated the AT-6 by the Army, and "Harvard" in the UK and the British Commonwealth.  This plane was often the last step in flight training - a plane so powerful and nimble that it was actually used by many countries as a fighter and bomber!   It is equipped with a .30 caliber machine gun and bomb racks, for the purpose.  A Mexican T-6 actually sank a German U-Boat!

SNJ and Stearman Rides

• Advance reservations are not required or available, but sign-up is first come, first fly.
• We recommend that you sign up at the Airplane Ride Tent as early in the day as possible, as schedule fills up quickly.
• $175 payment is due at the time of the ride to Mid-Atlantic Air Museum - cash or credit cards.  Sorry, no personal checks.

Your MAAM Pilots Jim Pusateri and Tim O'Hara

But perhaps your taste and pocketbook run to something a bit larger?

YANKEE AIR MUSEUM'S B-17G FLYING FORTRESS "YANKEE LADY"

The Yankee Air Museum's majestic B-17G Flying Fortress "Yankee Lady" may be your gal!   This award winning bomber is the finest example of this type of aircraft still flying in the world today. The Boeing B-17, nicknamed the “Flying Fortress”, was a long range heavy bomber that was given the task of destroying enemy war facilities through precision strategic bombardment.

"Yankee Lady" will offer rides daily at the show and during the week prior.   (See FLight Schedule, below) Flights cost $425 and after takeoff you will be able to move freely about the plane.

    B-17 Rides

• Rides are available by advance reservation, only. 
• Call MAAM between 9:30 AM - 4 PM to make reservations - (610) 372-7333 .
• $425 Payment is due at time of the ride, payable to Yankee Air Force - cash, credit cards, or check accepted.
• Passengers must have a photo ID
• The length of the flight is 30 minutes in the air.
• Passengers MUST arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled flight time.
• Cameras are the only baggage allowed on flights.
• Any ride cancelled due to weather will be rescheduled at the discretion of the flight crew, if time permits.
• An average of 260 people sign up for this popular ride experience, so it should be noted that the spaces fill up quickly and may sell out completely weeks before the show.  So make your reservation early to avoid disappointment!

2008 FLIGHT SCHEDULE