More aviation enthusiasts will now be able to hop on a B-29 Superfortress and experience the massive warbird first-hand from the skies as the FAA has granted approval to Doc’s Friends to allow passengers to fly along on the recently restored airplane. The approval comes just in time for the B-29’s second planned visit to EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, set to take place next week.
Doc Approved for Passenger Flights
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has granted approval for the recently restored B-29 Superfortress, Doc, to carry passengers, making it the second flying B-29 available for public flights.
- The "B-29 Doc Flight Experience" lasts approximately 90 minutes, including a 30-minute flight, and costs between $600 and $1,500.
- The first passenger flights are scheduled for a Heavy Bombers Weekend in Madison, Wisconsin, and the money raised will fund the airplane's continued operation.
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