Warbird Rides

BE ADVISED: Summer Flying hours are 8-11AM due to the higher temperatures. We recommend booking as early in the morning as possible.

C-47 Skytrain ($125)

The Douglas built C-47 served as the main cargo plan of allied forces throughout WWII. It was used to transport men and material all over the globe. It’s best known for it’s use on D-Day, where it dropped thousands of paratroopers into occupied France in the beginning hours of the invasion.

C-47 flights takes 5-10 passengers per flight.

PT-17 Stearman ($275)

The Boeing built Stearman served as an initial training plane of American fighter pilots during WWII. Almost every fighter pilot got their start in Stearman such as this one. Post-war many were sold to civilians, many of which were turned into crop-dusters.

Stearman flights take 1 passenger per flight.

T-6 Texan ($595)

The North American Aviation built T-6 Texan served as an advanced training aircraft during WWII for US fighter pilots. The T-6 was the final training plane pilots qualified in before they moved onto their fighters. Post-war, the Texan continued to serve as a training aircraft before being phased out in the early 1950’s.

T-6 flights take 1 passenger per flight

T-28 Trojan ($995)

The North American Avaiation built T-28 Trojan took over the T-6’s role as the advanced training aircraft in the years after WWII. It served in this capacity from 1950 through the early 1960’s, when it was mainly phased out. A very limited amount of T-28’s even saw combat during Vietnam war.

T-28 flights take 1 passenger per flight.

P-51D Mustang ($1995)

The North American Aviation built P-51 Mustang was the premier fighter aircraft for the US during WWWII. It is often considered the best fighter of the war, besting the British Spitfire and German BF-109 in numerous categories. There is no more recognizable warbird than P-51 Mustang.

P-51 fights take 1 passenger per flight.

T-33 Thunderbird ($4995)

The lockhead built T-33 Thunderbird was the first ever jet training aircraft for the US. Developed from the P-80 concept during WWII, the T-33 took on the role of an advanced trainer aircraft throughout the 1950’s.

T-33 flights take 1 passenger per flight.

DISCLAIMER/FAQ

All passengers are required to complete a Participant Release.
For safety, all passengers must wear closed-toe shoes. No sandals or flip-flops will be allowed. Long pants are recommended.
Passengers who cannot board the aircraft without assistance will not fly.
The P-51 has physical restrictions that are: 6’5″, and 250 lbs. or smaller
Large backpacks, shoulder bags, duffel bags, tripods or other bulky items are NOT permitted on the aircraft.
No Firearms, Pepper or Chemical Sprays, Stun Devices or weapons of any kind are permitted on the aircraft.
No animals are permitted on the aircraft.

Passengers must be 13 years of age or older. Minors who fly (age 13-17) must have their parent or guardian complete a Participant Release for Minors. The parent or guardian must be present for the flight.
Passengers must be able to enter and exit the aircraft without assistance; and be capable of climbing and descending the equivalent of a standard ladder.
No smoking and no vaping devices are allowed on any of our aircraft.
No portable oxygen assistance devices are permitted.
Flights may be canceled due to weather, mechanical, or crew availability.

All riders must sign Participant Release prior to flight.

If you have questions or concerns, please email giftshop@palmspringsairmuseum.org

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