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:
- Doc's Friends has received FAA approval to offer passenger flights on the recently restored B-29 Superfortress, "Doc."
- The "B-29 Doc Flight Experience," a 90-minute program including a 30-minute flight, costs between $600 and $1,500.
- This approval makes Doc one of only two flying B-29s in the world available for passenger flights, with the first experiences available in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Funds generated from these flights will be used to support the continued operation and maintenance of the historic aircraft.
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