Olde Thyme Aviation operates Scenic Biplane Rides in authentic restored antique biplanes at Boeing Field in Seattle

WE ARE ONCE AGAIN FLYING FROM THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT SEVEN DAYS A WEEK WHEN VFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS EXIST*. Walk up business on Weekdays is from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM and on Weekends from 10:00AM to 5:00 PM. Do you want to book a flight? Call 206-730-1412 206-730-1412

NEW! Now Available, Evening / Sunset Rides by Appointment from 5:30 PM. Flying conditions in the evening are excellent and we try to fly our Gift Certificate recipients and appointment reservations during the time from 5:30 PM to 1/2 hour before dusk. The air is calm, cool and the late afternoon lighting on the mountains and over downtown is incredible. Call for appointments 206-730-1412 206-730-1412

Rides are available in the open cockpit WACO UPF-7 which carries two passengers or in the closed CABIN WACO UKC-S which carries three passengers. We don't fly in the rain or when there is a strong cross-wind*, but temperatures don't bother us. We have the clothing if you have the motivation to fly in the open cockpit biplane anytime. However don't pass up a beautiful winter flight in cold clear conditions in our 1935 CABIN WACO. It's heated too! We will fly weekends by appointment between noon and dusk.

Try to call us a day in advance if you are hoping to fly. Both open cockpit and Cabin Biplane configurations are available.

*VFR Flight Conditions. We require a ceiling of 2000 feet and winds that are down the runway within 45 degrees. We cannot operate with a 90 degree crosswind or winds greater than 10 mph.

A Gift Certificate is always a very special and unique way to tell someone they are extra special

Olde Thyme Aviation operates scenic airplanes flights in authentic restored original antique airplanes at historic Boeing Field halfway between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac International Airport. We have operated flights since 1996 in planes that have histories from 1927 through 1945. The six planes currently flying at Boeing Field available for flights are 2 Waco UPF-7s (1940 & 1942), 1 Stearman Kaydet (1944 PT-17 Army), 1 Cabin Waco 1935 UKC-S, and a 1944 North American AT-6., Since 1996, we have flown over 10,000 rides for nearly 25,000 passengers. Our mission is to have fun with select individuals whom seek an experience in how it was like to fly in a civilian bi-wing plane in the 30s or in a primary military trainer biplane of the late 30s and early 40s.

You'll load up amongst the many active aircraft using Boeing Field daily which can range from private general aviation aircraft, corporate business jets to the huge MD-80s used for UPS shipments or the new Boeing 787s and 747 cargo jets. Often you may see active military jets such as F-18s or F-15s which may also use the ramps for refueling that are common to our area. It is a very exciting and "live" place to me for anyone whom likes aviation or multiple types of aircraft. It's a very dynamic environment. Bring your camera!

Rides are priced based on the length of flight and time only and not by the number of passengers. Capacity will vary from plane to plane depending upon their configuration. The Stearman carries a single passenger as it is a narrow open cockpit airplane; the Waco UPF-7 open cockpit airplanes carry two passengers up to a maximum weight limit of 350 lbs and the Cabin Waco carries three passengers up to 550 pounds of passenger weight. ALL FLIGHTS ARE PRICED THE SAME BASED ON LENGTH AND TIME as they use the same amount of fuel consumption regardless of the number of passengers carried.

On Weekdays, we take reservations for flights of 30 minute duration or longer! We cannot pull the planes out, preflight and put them away for 15 or 20 minute flights. We can fly the shorter flights on the weekend since we'll have the planes out for longer flights already.

All rides operate in and around the Puget Sound region within a 25 mile radius and take off and land from the same location. Aerobatic flights can only be performed in the T-6 as it is necessary to first fly out to the 25 mile radius limit to get out from under the SEATAC International Airspace which is above us closer in to Boeing Field.

Passengers are "dressed" in old time barnstorming regalia from the leather jacket to goggles and cloth helmet. You need not worry about wearing extra clothing. Regular outdoor clothing of the type you'd go to a ball game is suitable plus soft soled shoes like sneakers.

At the end of each ride, passengers are given a "certificate" showing the type of aircraft they have flown in with hits history on the back. For our own enjoyment, we often "rotate" the planes each weekend so that sometimes we'll have one Waco on site; other times we have one Waco UPF-7 and one Stearman. In the fall and winter, we start to phase in our closed Cabin Waco UKC-S to provide wonderful flights in brisk fall weather when the leaves are turning. However, the Cabin Waco is a rare treat in that it can accommodate larger families who want to fly with three at a time instead of one or two at the same price.

What happens when it gets cold or winter comes? We simply switch to the use of our 1936 and 1937 Cabin Wacos (See Airplanes) which give you all the same excitement of the historic biplane ride but keeps the elements off of you in the rain or icy chill. Plus, they carry one more extra passenger at no extra charge!

Don't forget. Rides are available as gift certificates for Christmas presents, birthdays, father's day, and more.

Hope to see you on a ride!
Please call at 206-730-1064 or 206-730-1412 to make an appointment.

Do you want a special Adventure? May we suggest an Evening / Sunset Flight! Reservations required. Call today!

Please call 206-730-1064 or 206-730-1412 for reservations, or contact the pilot directly by e-mailing waco at oldethymeaviation.com . We will return your calls promptly to schedule your ride. All other information pertaining to rides, prices, gift certificates, etc is posted on our website.

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Experience a free ride in the 1935 Waco via YouTube click here for the movie page