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The Stearman is as well known in the United States as the Tiger Moth is in Britain; it first flew in 1936. It was America's principal basic trainer throughout the war and, like the Tiger Moth, was produced in thousands. Perhaps predictably for an American aircraft, it was substantially larger and more powerful than its' European counterpart; the addition of a tail-wheel and brakes to the main-wheels also made it considerably easier to handle on the ground.
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The Stearman was fitted with a variety of power plants, the most common being the 220hp Lycoming R680 nine cylinder radial. Post war many aircraft, particularly those converted for crop spraying, were fitted with a 450hp Pratt and Whitney R985A61 radial. The normal (as opposed to agricultural) version of the aircraft had a max. Take-off weight of 2810 lbs, a cruising speed of up to 92 kts, and a range of 325 NM. The Stearman's wingspan was 32ft 2in, length 25ft 0in, height 9 ft. 2 in.
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Terms & Conditions
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The winter will soon be behind us and to get the 2011 season off to a good start, Tiger Airways are offering flights at bargain prices not seen for years.
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20 Minute Stearman Biplane Experience |
£195.00 |
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A twenty minute flight over the scenic Severn Valley area, allowing you to experience handling an open cockpit bi-plane for yourself.
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30 Minute Stearman Biplane Flight |
£245.00 |
| Includes all of the excitement of the 20 Minute Flight, but the longer thirty minute flight allows more time to perfect your flying skills, or simply to venture further afield over the beautiful Cotswold Hills, one of the loveliest parts of England, especially when viewed from the air. |
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60 Minute Stearman Biplane Experience |
£395.00 |
| For those who are serious about their Bi-plane flying with that little bit more, your choice of how to use this flight - whether to learn more of the 'Basics' of flying, or try some gentle aerobatics, or try navigating in an open cockpit WITHOUT the chart flying out of the aircraft! |
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For more information about these flights you can e-mail us at
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or call us on 01452 854 141, you may even find yourself talking to one of the pilots.
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