Welcome to Legacy Biplane LLC, Charlotte’s only open-cockpit biplane operator! Come fly our fully restored 1943 Boeing Stearman, see the sky through the wings, wires, and struts of this iconic biplane, and receive your first flying lesson! Training packages are also available. Experience the thrill and romance of flying like our ancestors did during the golden age of flight and train like a WWII cadet! 

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We are passionate about the history of aviation and are committed to your safety, proficiency, and comfort! Please browse our website, get to know your pilots, our airplane, and be sure to visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. Never hesitate to contact us with questions or to book your once-in-a-lifetime open-cockpit biplane training experience! All flight time is official instruction!

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WHAT'S NEW: UPDATED 3/14/2025

 

With the mildest winter we can recall behind us, Spring has sprung, and it has brought with it open cockpit weather! Sweet Caroline has, again, passed her annual maintenance inspections with "flying" colors and we are already getting folks on the books. Of course, Spring weather can be blustery and unpredictable. As they say, only in the Carolina's can you experience all four seasons in a day! So please be patient with us as we get going and navigate the beginnings of the 2025 flying season. We look forward to flying with you!  ​​

Keep checking this page for updates and be sure to check out the FAQ page for more information.