Boeing Stearman Flight to Mont St Michel – From Rennes

Description

Boeing Stearman Flight to Mont St Michel

Location
Rennes Airport, Brittany, France
Access via Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport

The experience includes:

• 60‑minute flight on a Boeing Stearman biplane reaching Mont St Michel bay
• Pilot briefing and safety instruction
• Open cockpit seat with double‑control access
• Optional aerobatic maneuvers (on request)
• Optional HD video recording (€50 on-site)

What to expect

Your Boeing Stearman flight begins at Rennes Airport, where a professional pilot welcomes you. You receive a safety briefing and information on the 1940s biplane. You then take the front seat, with dual controls, while the pilot sits behind.

Take off over Brittany’s fields, wings cutting through the sky. Feel the open cockpit breeze and engine hum. Your flight is up to 60 minutes and lets you reach over Mont St Michel bay. You fly above the island, viewing its architecture and tidal landscape.

During the flight, the pilot lets you handle the controls. This vintage plane flight offers a tactile sense of flying a war-era plane. For those who choose, aerobatic moves like rolls and loops are added, increasing the sense of involvement.

This Boeing Stearman flight to Mont St Michel mixes historical insight, technical engagement, and regional views. The plane itself is a vintage biplane with a radial engine, 450 hp, 9.81 m wingspan (32 ft) and weighing 1.4 tonne (3,086 lb). It trained US WWII pilots and appeared in films like Pearl Harbourand Hitch­­cock’s North by Northwest.

Step back with the landing and a quick debrief. You can add HD video of your flight for extra. This vintage plane flight combines hands‑on piloting, scenic route, and historical atmosphere.

About Mont St Michel

Mont St Michel is a tidal island located off the coast of Normandy. Known for its medieval abbey and striking position between land and sea, it is surrounded by shifting sands and one of Europe’s highest tidal ranges. The abbey, perched at the top, dates back to the 8th century. The site is accessible on foot at low tide or by causeway, and it offers a clear landmark when seen from the air, especially during a scenic biplane flight over the bay.

About the Boeing Stearman

The Boeing Stearman is a two-seat biplane built in the 1930s and 1940s. Originally used by the U.S. military for pilot training, it features an open cockpit, fixed landing gear, and a radial engine producing 450 horsepower. Known for its stability and solid structure, it played a major role in World War II flight education. Today, it’s valued for flight experiences due to its size, historical significance, and capability to perform aerobatic maneuvers. Its design makes it distinct among vintage aircraft.

Other Important Information

• Participants: One passenger per flight.
• Age: Minimum 15 years.
• Weight & Height: 50–105 kg; minimum height 1.50 m.
• Health: Must have a certificate clearing air sports.
• Weather: Flights operate in suitable weather only.
• Dates: From April to October, excluding November–March.
• Contact us to confirm your date and options.

Validity

On XperienceFrance, you purchase a voucher valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. It can be used for yourself or given as a gift.
If you would like to check availability for specific dates, please contact us before making your purchase.