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Experience the Thrill of Open Cockpit Flying...


The PT-19 was the primary trainer of thousands of flyers who earned their wings in this plane. Take a ride and feel the wind in your hair. The plane holds one passenger. The ride is approximately 20 minutes, and each ride is $225.


Fly like the President in "Ike's Bird" the smallest aircraft ever called Air Force One.


You can ride in the co-pilot's seat or the Presidential seat. The Presidential seats are $195; there are 2 seats, or you can sit up front in the co-pilot's seat for the view only pilots see for $285. Receive a $100 discount if you purchase all three seats, $585.

PT-19 Ride: Feel the wind on your face!


The Tampa Bay Wing is scheduling Barnstorming Days across Florida.

Check out our Events Calendar for the date of our next airplane ride event to take a flight with us. Contact Brad Billings, PX Officer at: px@caftampabaywing.org to schedule rides.


Add to Cart $225


Purchase a ride in the PT-19 Ride for an adult or child.

(The child must be 12 or older, and adult riders must weigh 225 pounds or less. All riders must be able to enter and exit the aircraft independently.) 


You can use the QR code below to complete your Hold Harmless form, saving you time at the Ride Desk


PT-19 Hold Harmless


Ike's Bird Ride: Fly in the Co-Pilot seat!


The Tampa Bay Wing is scheduling Barnstorming Days across Florida.

Check out our Events Calendar for the date of our next airplane ride event to take a flight with us. Contact Brad Billings, PX Officer at: px@caftampabaywing.org to schedule rides.


Add to Cart $285


Purchase a ride in the Co-Pilot seat of Ike's Bird, for adults or children over 5 years old.

(Adults or children over 5 must enter and exit the aircraft independently.)


You can use the QR code below to complete your Hold Harmless form, saving you time at the Ride Desk.


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Ike's Bird Co-Pilot Seat Hold Harmless


Ike's Bird Ride: Fly in the Presidential seat!


The Tampa Bay Wing is scheduling Barnstorming Days across Florida.

Check out our Events Calendar for the date of our next airplane ride event to take a flight with us. Contact Brad Billings, PX Officer at: px@caftampabaywing.org to schedule rides.


Add to cart $195


Purchase a ride in the Presidential seat of Ike's Bird, for adults or children over 5 years old.

(Adults or children over 5 must enter and exit the aircraft independently.) 


You can use the QR code below to complete your Hold Harmless form, saving you time at the Ride Desk.


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Ike's Bird Rear Seat Hold Harmless