Jim's Biplane Rides

Category: Airplane

Address: Troutdale Airport, 920 NW Perimeter Way, Troutdale, OR 97060, USA

Phone: +15036471929

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Devon Finninger

Sep 7, 2021

Coolest way to view the Gorge! We spent 45 mins up in the air with fantastic vistas of the Gorge, waterfalls, Beacon Rock, and other landmarks. Jim was great and spent a while talking to us and answering all our questions about the plane and flight plan. Best birthday present ever!

Justin Lazenby

Jun 10, 2019

This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for my wife and father-in-law. They have been giggling and chattering about it since they landed. If the wings didn't keep the plane aloft, their smiles would have. Jim's a little dry on the ground, but once he's flying (I'm told), he's as happy as a schoolkid. Definitely check out Jim's flights as a gift or a special experience for yourself. It's worth it. Thanks, Jim!

Chip Domke

Sep 30, 2018

Outstanding ride- thank you Jim- highly recommended. If you are new to town or even if you have lived here your entire life - a fresh perspective on The Gorge and a real sense of what it was like to fly in the early days!

Emma Lemmert

Sep 2, 2018

The most amazing thing I’ve ever done! Highly recommend. Jim is very nice and has tons of experience! I will definitely be coming back!

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Questions & Answers

My wife and I would like to take a ride this coming summer, up the Columbia River. Is that something you do?... and how long is the ride for $300.. I"m guess that is each? Thanks, Brian

Brian Kostrba | Aug 18, 2018
Annette Clark | Aug 18, 2018

How much would a half hr. Flight? 2 people

What is the cost

Mike Tucker | Aug 18, 2018
Matthew Whitaker | Aug 18, 2018

It ranges from $150 to $300 depending on how long of a flight you want.

Do you supply a leather helmet, goggles, and long white scarves?

Bob Radcliffe | Aug 18, 2019
Jim's Biplane Rides | Aug 18, 2019

Helmets yes, some cloth, some leather. Yes on the goggles. Negative on the scarves.

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Is there a weight limit of the passengers?

Liza Yufereva | Nov 20, 2021
Jim's Biplane Rides | Nov 20, 2021

Hi Liza, it is more of a size limitation. A combined weight of the two passengers that is less than 400lbs combined is doable. The plane can lift somewhat more and has. The two passengers share a seat belt. The front cockpit is approx 31" wide in the waist area, which is 3-4" narrower than two economy seats on a airliner. If you look down my timeline on my Facebook page you will see some of sizes of people that have flown. Please feel free to call if you have any questions, 503-647-1929, thanks, Jim.

Are there 2-passenger flights?

Darrin Carn | Aug 18, 2019
Jim's Biplane Rides | Aug 18, 2019

The Travelair biplane was built as a three seater. Most biplanes, like 90% are just two seaters. This one is extra wide in the front cockpit for two, pilot flys from the rear cockpit. Pricing is for the flight, same price 1 or 2. Jim

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Can two people ride for $150.00? How long of a ride for that price? What part of Troudale do you fly over? Do you fly at night?

porfiriovm mendoza | Aug 18, 2018
Jim's Biplane Rides | Aug 18, 2018

The price is for the flight. Same 1 or 2. At least 12 min. in the air, does not include warm up or taxi which is the norm. Anybody else can call this a twenty minute flight. Can orbit any place in Troutdale (with control tower approval, usually given). Flights are limited to day light hours as the plane is not lighted to fly at night.

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