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Airplane Rides Punta Gorda
Take flight! The best airplane rides near me as a Venice resident is by far Punta Gorda Adventure's Biplane "Gracie." You'll witness breathtaking views of Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande, Sunseeker Resort, and a little place I like to call "The Dark Swamp." Scroll down to see some pics!
Views & Altitude
Yeah... wow! If you live in Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte, you'll probably be able to say the iconic line "I can see my house from here!" in an unironic way. When your jaw isn't dropped, you'll be laughing hard. The sheer thrill of soaring at altitudes of 1000 feet will have you flying high, literally. The Biplane "Gracie" can take two passengers on a regualar flight.
Perfect for you and your favorite co-pilot. PRO TIP: A biplane ride is a 10/10 date idea. Especially their "Golden Hour" sunset flight. Seeing the sun dip down past the Gulf of Mexico from 1000 feet up is breathtaking. What they say is true "Love Is In The Air." If you really want to get cute with it, get mathcing aviators. And even if you go by yourself, get aviators. Flying with a friend? Get aviators. I can't stress enough how awesome it is to feel like Tom Cruise in "Top Gun."
About "Gracie," Safety, & The Pilot
The most common concern people have about going on a biplane ride, or really anything 1000 feet above sea level, is safety. But I can assure you, no one is riding into the "Danger Zone," at least on regular flights anyway. More on that later.
"Gracie" and safety rhyme for a reason. While she does have a vintage 1930's aesthetic, this YMF-5C biplane was manufactured in 2000. Rigorous FAA testing and inspection assures that "Gracie" is as secure as it gets.
Her pilot, Dr. Gareth Williams, is fully FAA certified, and has been flying since he was 17 years old! That's right. A Captain/Dr. You're in the best hands possible. Dr. Williams has many prestigous FAA accreditations including; High Performance Endorsement, Tailwheel Endorsement, and being a Certified Flight Instructor.
Dr. Gareth Williams- Certified Pilot: Husband, Father, Christian.
All Around Awesome Dude.
A Model In Red, And Her Daring Escapades
Yes. "Gracie" is available year round for flights, beach tours, and of course your next date night. But she's multi-talented. A model, actress, and an acrobat. "Gracie" is available for
photoshoots, weddings, video promotions, movies, corporate gifts, and incentives. She does tricks. Gold medalist worthy tricks. Rolls, loops, turns, and spins that will really get your adrenaline pumping.
Alright pilot. This is your time. This is where we get into the "Danger Zone." Punta Gorda Adventures offers a special "Aerobatic Tour" with some gentle manuvers that are easy on the passenger. Yes that's passenger singular. Only one person can do on this flight at a time. While they are gentle, standard manuvers, it's definitey more exciting and invigorating than the standard flight. Dr. Williams will perform hammerheads, loops, rolls, and even a spin or two upon descent.
They take your safety seriously. You'll be buckled in and strapped like usual, but you'll also have a parachute you'll never get to use. They're also strciter weight restrictions with this tour. No one over 300 lbs. can participate in "Gracie's" daring escapades. But if that doesn't apply to you, do it. Take the flight. Cross it off your bucket list. And purchase the video of your tour after. Relive the most excting 20 minutes of your life.
The When, Where, What, How, & Why. You Already Know Who.
When. You can expereince your own biplane flight starting in mid May of 2024! There's many different time slots available throughout the day for various tours. Though "Golden Hour" tours are specifcally timed around sunset. Flights last anywhere from 20-45 minutes long, depending on what you want to do. That's the dark swamp by the way. ------------------>
Where. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). Located at
28000 A-1, Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Or the Venice Airport (VNC), located at 150 Airport Ave E, Venice, FL 34285. And of course you'll fly all over the Gulf Coast. Up, down, and around Venice Beach or Charlotte Harbor.
What. A biplane ride, duh. But not just any flight. "Gracie" is the only open-cockpit biplane in SW Florida. She is your ticket to feeling like Icarus, conquering the skies and the sun. Well, Icarus if he got the good ending and listened to his dad. Listen to me. You're going to have the time of your life up there.
How. A complicated mixture of aerodynamics and mechanical eingineering. A testament to the inguinity of man kind conquiring the natural laws of this world. Or in simple terms, blade go twirly. How YOU can get on a ride just click the button below or call (941) 646 -8454 to book your aerial adventure.
Why. A better question. Dr. Williams genuinely loves watching the genuine elation his passengers get when conquering the skies for the first time. Dr. Williams and his wife, Joyce, named the plane "Gracie" to give glory to God. They are incredibly humble people who are thankful for their many blessings.
Who? You of course! What are you waiting for?
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Blog>Airplane Rides Near Me
Airplane Rides Near Me
Take flight! The best airplane rides near me as a Venice resident is by far Punta Gorda Adventure's Biplane "Gracie." You'll witness breathtaking views of Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande, Sunseeker Resort, and a little place I like to call "The Dark Swamp." Scroll down to see some pics!
Views & Altitude
Yeah... wow! If you live in Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte, you'll probably be able to say the iconic line "I can see my house from here!" in an unironic way. When your jaw isn't dropped, you'll be laughing hard. The sheer thrill of soaring at altitudes of 1000 feet will have you flying high, literally. The Biplane "Gracie" can take two passengers on a regualar flight.
Perfect for you and your favorite co-pilot. PRO TIP: A biplane ride is a 10/10 date idea. Especially their "Golden Hour" sunset flight. Seeing the sun dip down past the Gulf of Mexico from 1000 feet up is breathtaking. What they say is true "Love Is In The Air." If you really want to get cute with it, get mathcing aviators. And even if you go by yourself, get aviators. Flying with a friend? Get aviators. I can't stress enough how awesome it is to feel like Tom Cruise in "Top Gun."
About "Gracie," Safety, & The Pilot
The most common concern people have about going on a biplane ride, or really anything 1000 feet above sea level, is safety. But I can assure you, no one is riding into the "Danger Zone," at least on regular flights anyway. More on that later.
"Gracie" and safety rhyme for a reason. While she does have a vintage 1930's aesthetic, this YMF-5C biplane was manufactured in 2000. Rigorous FAA testing and inspection assures that "Gracie" is as secure as it gets.
Her pilot, Dr. Gareth Williams, is fully FAA certified, and has been flying since he was 17 years old! That's right. A Captain/Dr. You're in the best hands possible. Dr. Williams has many prestigous FAA accreditations including; High Performance Endorsement, Tailwheel Endorsement, and being a Certified Flight Instructor.
Dr. Gareth Williams- Certified Pilot:
Husband, Father, Christian.
All Around Awesome Dude.
A Model In Red, And Her Daring Escapades
Yes. "Gracie" is available year round for flights, beach tours, and of course your next date night. But she's multi-talented. A model, actress, and an acrobat. "Gracie" is available for photoshoots, weddings, video promotions, movies, corporate gifts, and incentives. She does tricks. Gold medalist worthy tricks. Rolls, loops, turns, and spins that will really get your adrenaline pumping.
Alright pilot. This is your time. This is where we get into the "Danger Zone." Punta Gorda Adventures offers a special "Aerobatic Tour" with some gentle manuvers that are easy on the passenger. Yes that's passenger singular. Only one person can do on this flight at a time. While they are gentle, standard manuvers, it's definitey more exciting and invigorating than the standard flight. Dr. Williams will perform hammerheads, loops, rolls, and even a spin or two upon descent.
They take your safety seriously. You'll be buckled in and strapped like usual, but you'll also have a parachute you'll never get to use. They're also strciter weight restrictions with this tour. No one over 300 lbs. can participate in "Gracie's" daring escapades. But if that doesn't apply to you, do it. Take the flight. Cross it off your bucket list. And purchase the video of your tour after. Relive the most excting 20 minutes of your life.
The When, Where, What, How, & Why. You Already Know Who.
When. You can expereince your own biplane flight starting in mid May of 2024! There's many different time slots available throughout the day for various tours. Though "Golden Hour" tours are specifcally timed around sunset. Flights last anywhere from 20-45 minutes long, depending on what you want to do. That's the dark swamp by the way. ------------------>
Where. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). Located at 28000 A-1, Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Or the Venice Airport (VNC), located at 150 Airport Ave E, Venice, FL 34285. And of course you'll fly all over the Gulf Coast. Up, down, and around Venice Beach or Charlotte Harbor.
What. A biplane ride, duh. But not just any flight. "Gracie" is the only open-cockpit biplane in SW Florida. She is your ticket to feeling like Icarus, conquering the skies and the sun. Well, Icarus if he got the good ending and listened to his dad. Listen to me. You're going to have the time of your life up there.
How. A complicated mixture of aerodynamics and mechanical eingineering. A testament to the inguinity of man kind conquiring the natural laws of this world. Or in simple terms, blade go twirly. How YOU can get on a ride just click the button below or call
(941) 646 -8454 to book your aerial adventure.
Why. A better question. Dr. Williams genuinely loves watching the genuine elation his passengers get when conquering the skies for the first time. Dr. Williams and his wife, Joyce, named the plane "Gracie" to give glory to God. They are incredibly humble people who are thankful for their many blessings.
Who? You of course! What are you waiting for?
Social Media
Contact Us
+1 941-646-8454
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM