Florida Biplane Rides 4-23-24 We decided to get my father a…read moreBiplane ride for his 92nd Birthday. Back in the day he was a pilot and flew small planes. He often talks about how he would love to take just one more ride in the Red Biplane that flies over our house at times. My wife found the information about this Biplane on Google and called the number. She explained how old he was and how long we wanted his ride to be. We did not know if he could even get in the plane. The owner invited us to stop by and look at it to see if he could manage to get in and out. We met up at the plane's hangar to survey the plane to make sure things would work out. We scheduled an appointment for his flight right there. We met up at Page Field on the day of his ride. My dad was totally surprised that he was going on the Red Biplane that he always watched fly over our home. The pilot Sam was very friendly and helpful with getting my dad into the plane and putting on his headphones so he could talk to him during the flight. We waved goodbye and watched them take off as we took lots of pictures. About 45 minutes later we saw them land. We helped Sam to ease my dad out of the plane. You could not wipe the smile off his face. Sam flew him over the Ft Myers Beach area. This is something my dad will never forget, and he talks about it every day. I am so glad we decided on Florida Biplane Rides for my dad as the pilot Sam and everyone involved was terrific. I give this a 5 out of 5 stars. If you're looking for a fun flight, choose Florida Biplane Rides, you will not be sorry. Follow me on FB for more info. Gulf Coast Terry

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MY FAVORITE ADVENTURE YET!!! This is a must experience for anyone at any age!!! The ride was…read moreperfect! Not scary, not uneasy just pure enjoyment!! Riding high in the sky seeing the whole island as I never have.... it is so breathtaking. My guide, Hans, made me feel so comfortable-- he explained everything we did before we did it. If I could give this experience 10 STARS I would! The price is so reasonable for something you will never, ever forget! This tops helicopter rides & Parasailing by 1000%!

We surprised my husband with this as an early Father's Day gift and he loved it. We did the hour…read moreflight so he could take the controls and fly it himself. He loved it!! This is a must do!!

This place was fantastic! I enjoyed every minute of it ! I booked this trip as my husbands…read moreValentines Day gift . I did the Sunday special bc it was much cheaper & I wanted to check it out first before spending more. . As we were on our way for our scheduled tour , we got a call about the pilot feeling sick so we could either get a refund or reschedule . We were both able to accommodate each other by us coming later that day . Once we got to our second scheduled Appt... we had to wait about 45 mins longer bc they were backed up due to the previous pilot not being able to fly out . No biggie at all . The receptionist was very genuine & apologizing & I know things come up . We were given champagne for our troubles ! Of course, I'm not mad at that . The views were BEAUTIFUL! I meannn i get on airplanes a lot but the views and seeing Tampa from that aspect is a memory i hope to never forget . I'd definitely ride again soon !

Pilot, Andre was great. The ride was well worth the money. One of the best experience. Felt safe.read more

We had a wonderful tour with Caleb. It was tailored to what we were interested in seeing.read more

We had an amazing experience flying with this company. Mark our pilot went above and beyond to…read moreaccommodate us and made us feel very safe and comfortable during the flight. The whole experience was breathtaking and exceeded our expectations. 100% recommend booking with Mark!

Would absolutely recommend this! surprised my girlfriend for our 6 year anniversary for the…read moreClearwater to Tarpon trip. Don's attention to detail in making sure it was a fun and safe trip was bar none.

This was the highlight of our vacation! Don was the best and made us feel so comfortable and even…read moreasked if we wanted to customize our tour! I cannot say enough how amazing he was and how amazing the views were! We will be coming back next year

If you're looking for a totally unique gift or looking to learn to fly...this is a great choice!…read moreYou can do introductory flights starting at $100, and do planes or helicopters. Plus your lesson works towards required flying hours if you want to get your license. Additionally they have a flight school if you really want to take it to the next level. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Our initial plans got rained out, but they were able to get us in the next weekend with no issues. The instructors are well versed and knowledgeable and create a great atmosphere to fly the open skies with ease! Highly recommend!

Love the instructors. Prices are a little above market average. Availability of aircraft frequently…read morebecomes unavailable due to maintenance, weather, lack of and can get frustrating. Some ground lessons seem unnecessary. Update: I completed my Private Pilot License at TBA for approximately $40,000. Significantly higher than initial expectations. The school increased rates during training, including instructor fees (without corresponding instructor pay increases). During my commercial training using 50% GI Bill benefits, training was halted several months later due to billing disputes. TBA interpreted GI Bill reimbursement as 50% of every invoice up to eligibility limits, while their website policies suggested reimbursement "up to 50%" of total costs. This discrepancy created confusion over payment responsibilities. When I attempted to resolve the overdue balance in good faith, TBA threatened legal action. After I provided documentation showing billing errors, their legal team and leadership agreed to my original settlement offer, though this exceeded what I felt was warranted. Two years later, TBA refused to provide my Biennial Flight Review. I've since found more affordable alternatives for continuing aviation training. Bottom line: Expect higher costs than quoted and carefully review all billing policies before committing.

I don't think this is a legitimate business. I wanted to book a helicopter ride in April, but…read morecouldn't reach anyone from the company to set something up. I called twice, emailed, & sent a message through Facebook. No follow up whatsoever. The first time I called, I did reach a representative. She didn't even know the schedule or whether they were doing rides that weekend. Then she told me to call back later. Also, I feel like any place that promotes "Influencers ride for free" on their Instagram should be avoided.

Always a good time to get in the air. Fast, simple, fair, friendly and far out. Getting up above…read morethe Bradenton regatta with the doors open on a fun Florida Saturday don't get much better. Do it! YOLO.

My experience initially was good but after almost 3 years of training and finishing up my…read morecommercial certificate, they decided to start changing my schedule around adding lessons on days I didn't ask for and then charging me a cancellation fee when I don't show up. Disappointed to say the least. When I brought up my concerns, they told me to f-off.

This company is not trustworthy. I signed my wife up for instruction and she is not able to pass…read morethe physical. The initial cost was to include a first flight which did not occur. However, they will not even do a partial refund for a return of the unused materials and for the flight that did not happen.