An Unmatched Experience of Aerial Delight in the ‘Silver Queen’
“Silver Queen” is a beautiful Boeing Stearman powered by a Lycoming R-680-13, a very reliable 300-horse power 9-cylinder radial engine.
Recently featured in the PBS/MPT production "Maryland by Air".
We cruise along at about 115 mph, usually around 1200 feet above the surface which is the perfect altitude and speed to appreciate all that you’ll see, a truly unique experience.
Originally built in 1942 as a WW II primary trainer, ‘Silver Queen’ has modified to meet modern safety standards, added comfort and for reliable performance.
Happy Passengers Guaranteed Two-hour Smile During and After the Flight Experience!
Aloft Biplane Rides flies out of nearby Easton Airport and offers 20, 40 and 60 minute rides. Only one passenger at a time and by scheduled reservation only.
Here is Ello celebrating her 80th birthday with a flight she continues to talk about and will never forget! As with most passengers, she was amazed with ‘how much water and shoreline’ there is in the area.
Click here and join Ello on her flight to see for yourself the splendor of what she enjoyed. Speakers and seatbelts on!
What Sets Us Apart
The year 2026 will be our 10th year of offering Open Cockpit Biplane Rides off the Easton, MD airport (KESN). We have carried well over 1600 passengers, one at a time without incident, a perfect safety record.
Aloft Biplane Rides operates under the FAA’s strict 14 CFR Part 91 with ‘Letter of Authorization’ and constantly inspected and reviewed on an annual basis 'in person' by the Baltimore FAA Office Personnel.
We operate from the Easton Airport and are approved under the Specialized Aviation Service Operations (SASO) guidelines.
We are fully insured for all of our approved ground and flight operations.
Your pilot, Hunter H. Harris has more than 14,000 flight hours to his credit, (2000+ in Stearmans) and is licensed to fly every category of aircraft that the FAA has a commercial license for. This includes single & multiengine airplanes & seaplanes, helicopters, gliders and LTA Airships. Hunter is also a licensed FAA A&P aircraft mechanic, a current FAA/IA and a certified flight instructor for airplanes and airships.
Available Biplane Ride Experiences:
We offer three different Biplane Ride packages for 20, 40, or 60-minute rides.
Or we can fly you anywhere within the 25-mile vicinity of Easton Airport, except we don’t cross the Bay to the west.
Treat yourself, your family and your friends to this unmatched aerial experience in the ‘Silver Queen’!
We offer Gift Certificates for all flights that are good for one year so you can send choose what day works best with our online booking system.
Of course, all flights depend on favorable flying conditions and may be rescheduled accordingly.