AGRICULTURE HISTORY

The majority of the Stearmans in the late-1940’s were dusters, sprayers and seeders that were the backbone of the agricultural fleet.

Agriculture

The majority of the Stearmans in the late-1940’s were dusters, sprayers and seeders that were the backbone of the agricultural fleet. A small industry developed to support these aircraft by providing dispersal equipment, powerplant and fuselage modification kits, and even re-designed “hi-lift” wings since Boeing was not in a position to supply them.

Most of the “dusters” were re-fitted with the 450 h.p. Pratt & Whitney R985 “Wasp Jr” engines, which were also readily available and cheap as war surplus. The Stearmans dominated the duster fleet for over two decades until they were finally replaced by new designed-for-the-purpose ag planes.

Agriculture Gallery

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Group rates are available. We'll fly at an altitude of 800-1200' AGL with a course along the Colorado River, Rattlesnake Arches, and the Colorado National Monument.

Vintage Aviation

Offering scenic flights in our newly restored WWII era 1942 Boeing Stearman aircraft throughout most months of the year. Vintage Aviation can make dreams come true.

Experience

Your pilot, Randy Miller, started Vintage Aviation to share the exhilaration and thrill of flight in a vintage 1940's era open-cockpit, radial engine biplane.

History

The Boeing Stearman Model 75 "Kaydet" occupies a unique place in American aviation history. One of the best-known American biplanes and presently the most numerous, the "Stearman" has had four separate and distinct major careers over a span of 60+ years and the end is still not in sight.

Pricing

Book now to reserve one of our memorable tours of the Grand Valley. Your picture of you in the cockpit is a complimentary gift souvenir.

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Please call 970-261-4220 or click the link to book now for your memorable, once in a lifetime experience!

Visit our Store

Purchase unique t-shirts, hats (coming soon), coffee cups (coming soon), videos of your flight and other items.

View our Gallery

See some of the flights of our happy customers over the last several years. Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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Have a question? Need to book on a specific day? Need us to come to your event, contact us today!

IN MEMORIAM

Gerald  M.  "Gerry"  Miller

October 8, 1927  -  March 6, 2022

 

Vintage Aviation Call us at (970) 261-4220 1048 R Road - Mack, CO 81525 USA 10CO