Biplane Rides Land in Kissimmee

Kissimmee, FL – May 22, 2007 – Biplane Rides Over Kissimmee has landed at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. This unique flying attraction is based at Attractions Jet Center, one of four, fixed base operators located at the airport.

Guests can get a birds-eye view of area attractions from an open cockpit, 1943 Boeing Stearman known as The Kissimmee Queen. Rides in this authentic World War II trainer last 20 to 60 minutes and start at $135.00 per person. James Barron, the Queen’s pilot, has more than 6,000 logged flight hours between single and twin-engine aircraft. He has experience flying everything from biplanes to jets and holds the highest obtainable airman certificate—an airline transport pilot license.

“Central Florida has been known as Warbird Central for quite some time,” said Terry Lloyd, director of aviation. “Hosting biplane rides in addition to our existing Warbird adventure flights will provide locals and tourists alike, the opportunity to experience a piece of history right here at the airport.”

For reservations and information, please visit biplaneridesoverkissimmee.com or call 888-TWO-WING (896-9464)

About Kissimmee Gateway Airport
Located just eight miles from Walt Disney World and 10 miles from the Orange County Convention Center, Kissimmee Gateway Airport accommodates general aviation air service 24 hours a day with two paved runways, 5,000 and 6,000 feet each. The airport also offers full-service F.B.O.s, flight training, aircraft storage, aircraft restoration, P-51 Mustang pilot training and T-6 Warbird adventure flights, and an industrial park. Its air traffic control tower operates from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Built in 1942, Kissimmee Gateway Airport is owned and operated by the City of Kissimmee. For more information, visit kissimmeeairport.com.

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