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(318) 574-2731

Southern Heritage Air Foundation
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PLANE RIDES & FLYOVERS

Plane Ride Experience

WACO Classic Bi-Plane

WACO Classic Bi-Plane

WACO Classic Bi-Plane

 

Take to the skies in our open‑cockpit WACO Classic biplane and experience flight the way early aviators did - wind in your face, sun overhead, and nothing but blue sky all around you. Built in 1997 using the original 1934 WACO plans archived in the Smithsonian, this beautiful wooden‑prop aircraft brings the Golden Age of Aviation to life with every takeoff.


There’s no better way to see the Mississippi River and the rolling landscape around Vicksburg than from the front seat of this classic biplane. It’s peaceful, nostalgic, and absolutely unforgettable.


Depending on weight limits, we can sometimes accommodate one adult and one child together in the front seat, making it a perfect shared adventure. 

And if you’re looking for a unique gift, gift certificates are available for this ride.


Step into history, lift off into adventure, and enjoy the pure joy of open‑air flight.

(This ride is considered low intensity.)  

Buy a WACO Ride

Aviat Husky

WACO Classic Bi-Plane

WACO Classic Bi-Plane

 

Climb aboard our 2001 Amphibious AVIAT Husky and enjoy one of the most unique flying adventures we offer. This nimble, rugged aircraft was built for versatility - capable of operating on land or water - and it delivers a smooth, scenic ride you won’t forget.


Our Husky holds one passenger and the pilot, giving you a front‑row seat to the beauty of the Mississippi River and landscape. With its excellent visibility and light, responsive handling, it’s the perfect aircraft for anyone who wants to experience flight in its purest form.


This particular Husky carries a special legacy: it once belonged to the late Mississippi Governor Kirk Fordice, an avid aviator whose passion for flying lives on every time this aircraft lifts off the runway. Riding in it is not just an adventure - it’s a connection to a remarkable chapter of Mississippi aviation history.


Looking for a gift that’s unforgettable? A Husky ride is a bucket‑list favorite, especially for the person who “has everything.” Gift certificates are available and make a meaningful surprise for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.


Adventure, history, and breathtaking views — all in one flight.

(This ride is considered low intensity.) 

Buy Husky Ride

AT-6 Texan

WACO Classic Bi-Plane

P-51 Mustang

A flight in our 1943 AT‑6 Texan Trainer isn’t just a ride - it’s a moment you’ll carry with you for the rest of your life. This legendary aircraft trained thousands of WWII pilots and earned its famous nickname, “The Pilot Maker,” because mastering it was no easy task. If you could fly the T‑6, you could fly almost anything.


Climb into the same cockpit where America’s wartime aviators learned advanced maneuvers, gunnery, bombing techniques, and aerial tactics. Feel the rumble of history beneath you as the Texan takes to the sky - just as it did more than 80 years ago.


Whether you’re checking off a bucket‑list dream or giving someone an unforgettable gift, this experience is one they’ll talk about for years.


What are you waiting for - adventure is calling.

(This ride is considered medium intensity.)


Buy T-6 Texan Ride

P-51 Mustang

P-51 Mustang


CURRENTLY DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE 

 

Our 1945 P‑51D Mustang, Charlotte’s Chariot II, is ready to help you check off one of the most iconic bucketlist experiences in aviation. This isn’t just a ride - it’s a full‑throttle leap straight into WWII history.


Strap in, feel the canopy close, and prepare for the unmistakable roar of the Packard‑built Rolls‑Royce Merlin engine as it comes to life. The P‑51D was the premier long‑range escort fighter of World War II -fast, powerful, elegant, and feared by the enemy. Today, very few Mustangs still fly, and even fewer offer the chance to experience their legendary performance from the cockpit.


Charlotte’s Chariot II carries the markings and spirit of the aircraft flown by Lt. Cary Salter of the 354th Fighter Group - a tribute to the pilots whose courage helped turn the tide of the war. When you take to the skies in this Mustang, you’re stepping into the same kind of machine that escorted bombers deep into enemy territory and returned home victorious.

This is the ride of a lifetime - the kind of experience people dream about for years. 


Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, honoring a veteran, or surprising someone with the ultimate gift, a Mustang ride is unforgettable in every way.

Ready to feel 1,490 horsepower of history?   Adventure is waiting.

(This ride is considered high intensity.)

Buy a P-51D Mustang Ride

Gamebird GB1

 

Get ready for one of the most exhilarating flights we’ve ever added to our Plane Rides Program. Meet our GameBird - a cutting‑edge aerobatic aircraft with performance so precise and so powerful that pilots around the world call it a game‑changer.


The GameBird is built by Game Composites, an innovative aircraft company based in Bentonville, Arkansas, and owned by aviation enthusiast Steuart Walton. The aircraft itself was engineered by the brilliant Philipp Steinbach, a renowned designer and aerobatic pilot whose vision was to create an aircraft that blends extreme capability with unmatched control. The result is a machine that feels almost unreal in the air.


And now, you can experience it.

The GameBird’s slow‑flight characteristics are simply inconceivable, allowing it to perform maneuvers and precision handling that most aircraft could never dream of. From the moment the wheels leave the runway, you’ll understand why this aircraft has taken the aviation world by storm.


Whether you’re checking off a bucket‑list dream or surprising someone with the ultimate gift, this ride delivers pure adrenaline, pure artistry, and pure aviation excellence.


Treat yourself — or give someone a story they’ll tell for the rest of their life.

(This ride is considered high intensity.)

Buy a Gamebird Ride

Ready To Schedule?

 

Ready to Schedule Your Flight?



To book your ride, simply email: 

📧 dan@southernheritageair.org  

 📧 patty@southernheritageair.org


When reaching out, it helps to include several date options. Because our flights depend on weather conditions, aircraft maintenance schedules, and pilot availability, having a few choices allows us to match you with the safest and best possible flight time.


We’ll always do our very best to accommodate your schedule and make the experience smooth, exciting, and memorable. 


Gift certificates are also available — perfect for birthdays, holidays, or checking off a bucket‑list dream.

Important Info

Important Info

Important Info

  • Bookings will be based on plane and pilot availability so have several dates in mind when you email.

  

REQUIREMENTS FOR RIDERS:

The rider must be at least 12 years of age and physically able to climb in and out of the aircraft under their own power. All riders must sign a Hold Harmless Waiver (riders between 12 and 17 must have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian.)

Notes: 

Arrive 15 – 30 minutes prior to ride for your briefing with the Pilot, and waiver signing.

PROVIDED:

Ear Protection - Head set (provided or bring your own).


WACO Classic Bi-Plane Ride

COME RIDE WITH US!

BUCKET LIST RIDES !

Choose from our P-51D Mustang, AT-6 Texan, WACO Classic Bi-Plane, Amphibious Aviat Husky and COMING SOON ...... Our GB1 Gamebird!

Make a Memory that Lasts!

Our Pilots Make Sure It's A Memorable Experience 

WARBIRD FLYOVERS

BOOK A FLYOVER

Football Games, Funerals, Special Events! You name it, we have probably performed a flyover for it!

If you are interested in booking a flyover, please email us at : dan@southernheritageair.org 

Please have a date, location and type of event listed in your email. 


Special Note: Our aircraft only use white smoke oil and not colored smoke oil. Cost of the flyover covers fuel, smoke oil & pilot services. Distance to location will also be a variable to the amount of fuel needed.


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