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For the thrill of a lifetime, come to Florence. The whole family needs to experience this unique and breathtaking scenic aerial tour.
Call 541.991.6139 to schedule a flight.
The paint scheme on this aircraft, blue fuselage and yellow wings with red and white stripes on the tail, was actually used from the late 1920s until the Spring of 1942 when wartime needs and expediency resulted in the change to an overall silver paint scheme on all trainers. This more colorful paint scheme was selected not for historical accuracy, but for the 'eye appeal' of it.
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Aerial Views 0n the Central Oregon Coast
T. F. "Sam" Spayd offers a visual tour that you'll be talking about the rest of your life. The stunning, breathtaking views along with the thrill of an open cockpit will prove to be a highlight of your recreational time in Florence. Make appointments for everyone in the group because no one should miss this experience.
Scenic Tour Packages
Several affordable packages are available including the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Heceta Head Lighthouse Packages. Or, if you like we can just fly in the direction of your choosing.
The scenery is fantastic no matter which direction you choose.
 About the BiPlane
The Stearman "Kaydet" was the primary trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Navy before and during World War II.
This specific airplane is designated a PT-13D, and has a nine cylinder Lycoming radial engine that produces 225 horsepower. It was built in January of 1944 and was used to train Army Air Corp pilots until it was sold to a private individual in August of 1949. Sam purchased the aircraft in June of 1995. Reading {Ode to the Stearman} by an unknown author describes the experience of the "Stearman" biplane.
During WWII there were 8,585 Stearmans produced for the U.S. military. The last airplane rolled off the assembly line on February 16, 1945. The original cost of this model was $9,120. Today the airplane is valued at $95,000. Rumor has it that you could purchase one of these as war surplus in 1946 for between $250 and $750. What a deal!
This is the instrument panel in Sam's Stearman. There's quite a difference between this and what one sees in the cockpit of a Boeing 747. Come see, and enjoy a ride over the central Oregon coast. Visit Website
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