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    Faith L.

    An amazing experience! We took a 20 minute flight in a bi-plane which was the perfect amount of time. Jenny is a fabulous and experienced pilot who gave us fun facts as we passed around OBX. We even passed by the Wright Brother's monument. Had fun every minute and felt safe and secure the whole time. Extra friendly staff as well!

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    Dalia F.

    Had a great experience on our air tour! The pilot Mike made the trip exciting and fun while also being very informative about the area. 10/10 would recommend!!

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    Crystal W.

    OBX Airplanes was fantastic. Due to having 4 passengers, we had to take 2 separate planes. Each pilot read their passengers well and tailored the ride to make it the most enjoyable for each plane. Reese and Phil were excellent pilots. I highly recommend flying with them if you have the chance.

    will r.

    This was a wonderful experience and the company was great. The pilot was friendly and knowledgeable. Checking in was easy and fast. They were so accommodating and wonderful. So happy we were able to have this experience and we highly recommend. I hope to come back and be in one of the open planes. Don't hesitate to add this experience to your list. Even if it is the 15 minute flight, it's worth it.

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    What a fun time! Great way to see the OBX while on vacation. Our son's first flight and he loved it. Andrew is a great pilot and awesome tour guide. Thanks for the great experience!

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    Cassidy C.

    I loved every second of our flight! My partner & I saw the aerial banner over Nags Head beach. She had never been in an airplane & I decided why not- we're on vacation! Totally worth the $70! Atticus was our pilot and he was super friendly and informative. Even flew the airplane barefoot which got a laugh outta me. I recommend anyone interested in flying, whether learning or riding along to seek out this place!

    While vacationing in the Outer Banks I decided to take an introductory flight lesson at OBX Airplanes to see if it would help my anxiety about flying. I suspected that my anxiety was rooted in the fact that when flying in a commercial jet, you have no control or awareness of what's happening in the cockpit. I was right. My flight lesson with Max was AMAZING. Max taught me about the aircraft (2 person Cessna 150) we were about to fly and then we flew for about an hour. I handled the controls after takeoff and before landing with Max's guidance. I felt safe, excited and in awe. The experience at OBX Airplanes was so great that I went back for a second lesson with Max two days later. That one was even better as the instruction got more in depth. While there I also met many other fabulous folks who work there Including the owner Jenny. Jenny showed me around the hangars and even got me into a biplane for a quick ride. Basically I can't say enough great things about OBX Airplanes. I went from a fear of flying to an obsession with it. I'm now back in Brooklyn figuring out how/when and where to get in the sky again.

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    We had an absolutely wonderful time! Robby was an experienced pilot and knowledgeable historian. We really appreciated the time and information that he shared with us.

    Luke was our pilot and it was such an awesome experience!! Definitely a must do while in OBX.
    Leticia M.

    Sooo much fun! Luke was our pilot and he was awesome. Just remember to bring cash with you as there's no atm for tips!

    My son and I wanted to take a tour of the Outer Banks on a plane, since I've done it when I was younger and wanted to share that experience with him, WOW!! what a great experience we had! Eli was our pilot, I explained to him how my son was interested in being a pilot, Eli explained everything he was doing and even gave us the best tour ever. We even flew over our house (coincidence) , showed us some shipwrecks and was he was well versed in the island history along the way. I would fly with Eli again, super knowledgeable and funny. I would recommend this place as it was both professional and a great memory maker. We want to go on a longer flight next time. So much fun! Well done!

    Kasey B.

    Absolutely the best!! I am scared to fly but this was great!! Definitely doing it again if we come back to the area being we are from Indiana. Beautiful scenery from the air. Not sure our pilots name but she had red hair that is all I remember :( sorry. But she was amazing. Price was also very reasonable!! Recommend this to everyone

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    Great time! Andrew was a pleasure and super knowledgeable. One of a kind experience. I highly recommend it.

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    Throughly enjoyed our 15 min flight! Pilot was friendly and knowledgeable, engaging with our toddler who came along for the ride!

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    Awesome time! Brought my two children 6 and 9 and they had a blast! Staff was friendly and our pilot was good with the kids!

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    Great place to take a tour or take a lesson. Professional, friendly, and fun. The sights don't get much better than in the OBX.

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    Lots of fun. Quick flight, but inexpensive and added something more to our usual outerbanks vacation

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    6/24/20   This…read moremorning I had a chance to ride on a friend's private plane. Here at Manteo Airport, you can have private airplanes, $15 tours our do sky diving....sorry parachuting.  But John, what's the difference? In short, "the main difference between skydiving and parachuting is that in skydiving, we freefall before deploying our parachutes, and in parachuting, we deploy the parachute straight away." Carl took us on a free tour of the area.  I saw the Ocracoke Lighthouse from the air, but now I feel it was the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse because of the black strips.  If I am wrong, than it is the  Bodie Island Lighthouse. Either way, I want to visit this lighthouse, because it is one I have not visited yet. Flying inside of the plane was one of the most relaxing experiences I have had.  I enjoyed hearing the lingo of the pilot and radio tower.  It's a world with a world when you start cracking jokes with the tower. I also noticed how warm the plane got when we were sightseeing.  If we ever jump out of an airplane...and we will, I enjoy doing it with my wife. Seeing the people from 2,500 feet up is an amazing experience.   Jumping out of an airplane from that height will be a test of all tests...this far Great times for 35 minutes of flying.

    We had a short introductory flight with Larry. Although we did not reserve beforehand, they fit us…read moreinto their schedule. The day gave perfect flying conditions and we got some great shots! He was very patient with my five year old, and explained the views wonderfully. I will do it again next time I'm in town.

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