Q: Is there anything you don't wisecrack about?
A: Yes -- Safety. We do everything possible to make sure you and yours have a safe flight. If you enjoy yourself that's all the better, but we make sure you're safe first. We train our pilots, we train our crew, we maintain our airplane to the highest standards, and we have safety equipment beyond what is required by the FAA. We'll modify your route or cancel your flight if the weather isn't right. We're in this for the long haul so we'd rather sacrifice today's flights for many years worth of future flights. The bottom line is that safe operations are good for the bottom line.

Q: Can I fly alone?
A: The plane has room for two passengers sitting side-by-side in the front cockpit, but if gingivitis or your personality keep you from finding a second person to come along we'll be happy to take you up solo. We'll even throw the control stick in the front cockpit so you can feel for yourself how the plane flies. But the price is the same whether you bring someone along or not.

Q: Is it safe?
A: A great question when it's not being asked by a dentist (rent "Marathon Man" if you didn't get that joke). The statistics say flying is safer than driving, so if you made it to the airport uneventfully you're having a good day. Our pilots like to go home in one piece too so they don't do anything dangerous.

Q: Do you do loop-the-loops and aerobatics?
A: No. The thrill of this ride is in the sights and sounds of flying in an open-cockpit biplane around the bay with someone special sitting next to you. No stunts, no crazy turns, no surprises.

Q: Is there a weight limit?
A: Generally, if you can squeeze your derriere (backside, bum, bits and pieces) into the plane then the plane can take you aloft. But the feds like to put numbers on things so if your combined weight is over 400 pounds let us know ahead of time and we'll make sure we don't over-fuel the plane. And we won't under-fuel it either because we're not selling glider rides (see "Is it safe?").

Q: What time should I arrive?
A: Just like the airlines, you need to arrive prior to your boarding time in order to get briefed on the flight and take care of payment and other paperwork, like signing a liability waiver/release form. In order for us to give you all the ride you've paid for, please plan on arriving 15-20 minutes prior to your scheduled takeoff time.