OUR AIRCRAFT HAVE BEEN MASTERFULLY RESTORED AND ARE READY TO TAKE YOU ON A HISTORIC FLIGHT OVER WINE COUNTRY AND THE BEAUTIFUL BAY AREA.
To book a flight please call us at 707-934-5158 or email directly to northbayairmuseum@gmail.com
WEEKENDS ONLY (Saturday & Sunday) year round
1942 CURTISS P-40 KITTYHAWK
Our pride and joy is our refurbished P-40N-5, reconstructed from remnants of Curtis P40N-5, combat fighter (4)2105306, a sturdy Warhawk originally on active duty in the Pacific Theatre in WWII. Flown under the skilled guidance of Captain Ray Melikian, 7th Fighter Squadron, it ruined the whole day for at least three Japanese Zero pilots. Chris Prevost, our chief pilot, spent nine determined, creative and diligent years rebuilding this now mint condition rodeo ride for customers eager to re-live the glory days of our Army Air Force and Flying Tigers. Chris’s masterpiece is one of very few P-40s flying these days, with a full cockpit added for a passenger.
This magnificent machine has a throaty, Allison V-1710-115, 1360 HP engine, enabling it to hurtle through the California sky at over 350 mph. Our favorite P-40 is registered with the FAA as N540TP. Its original serial number, (4)215306, appears on the vertical tail, as it decorates the California blue with the grace of its namesake hawk, evoking memories of brave men and historic challenges.
Flights Available:
30-minute flight $1,999
45-minute flight $2,699
60-minute flight $3,399
Unfortunately, due to the continually escalating costs of Av Gas and oil, we must employ a fuel surcharge as follows: 30 minute flight – $52, 45 minute flight – $70, 60 minute flight – $85.
NORTH AMERICAN P-51 MUSTANG
The P-51 “Mustang” is considered to be the most famous fighter of WWII. There are only a handful of them that fly commercially, and our has a jumpseat for passenger flights.
Originally introduced in 1940, the P-51 saw many engine and design enhancements throughout its long lived fighting career. Restored and ready to fly, this is an experience unlike any other.
Flights Available:
30-minute flight $1,999
45-minute flight $2,699
60-minute flight $3,399
Unfortunately, due to the continually escalating costs of Av Gas and oil, we must employ a fuel surcharge as follows: 30 minute flight – $52, 45 minute flight – $70, 60 minute flight – $85.
Ultimate WWII Fighter Pilot Experience
North Bay Air Museum. The Only Place on Earth You Can Climb Through the Exact WWII Training Pipeline and Finish in a Real Shark-Mouthed P-40 Warhawk… in One Day. No simulators. No video games. Just you, the Sonoma sky, and three (or perhaps four) of the most legendary warbirds ever built.
FLIGHT 1 – Boeing-Stearman PT-17 “Kaydet” | 20 minutes
This is where every Army Air Forces pilot started in 1941. Wind screaming past your goggles, scarf snapping, that big radial engine rumbling like thunder, it’s 20 minutes of pure open-cockpit joy. And yes- this is your aerobatic playground. Loops, rolls, hammerheads, Cuban-eights… whatever your stomach (and grin) can handle. Our Stearman is one of the rare ones with a front passenger bench-seat, so bring your best friend, your kid, your dad, because two can fly together (if you choose). It feels like a convertible rollercoaster in the sky!
FLIGHT 2 – North American AT-6 Texan “The Pilot Maker” | 20 minutes
Graduate to the advanced trainer that turned graduates of the Stearman into WWII fighter and bomber pilots. Sleek, fast, loud. You’ll feel the retractable gear, the constant-speed prop, the pure 1940s muscle. You’ll carve big sweeping turns over wine country, feel real G-forces, and understand exactly why the Texan was called “the schoolhouse of the skies.”
THE GRAND FINALE – Curtiss P-40 Warhawk | Full 30-minute mission
Only about 25 flying P-40s left on the planet. You’re about to strap into one complete with Flying Tigers shark mouth, Allison V-12 growl, and that unmistakable warbird silhouette. Bank over the vineyards at 250 mph in the same airplane that fought the first air battles of WWII from Pearl Harbor to China to North Africa. People literally travel the globe just for a chance to ride in one. You get to do it over world-renowned (and friendly) Sonoma blue!
Price for the full three WWII flight progression (70+ minutes of flight time + jacket + hat + lunch ): $3,950
(approx. 3 hours experience)
CRAZY-GOOD ADD-ON Buy the Ultimate package and add a 20-minute ride in our P-51D Mustang for only $1,650 ( no longer available as a stand alone). Yes, the most beautiful fighter ever built. Yes, you need this.
Every Ultimate graduate receives:
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GoPro footage from every flight highlight reel, (starting March 2026)
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NBAM flight jacket
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Exclusive commemorative T-shirt so soft you’ll live in it
Fewer than 40 spots available in 2026.
Stop dreaming about flying a P-40 and P51. Come live it.
(We reserve the right to substitute the P51 Mustang for the P40 Warhawk if necessary)
HOW CAN I PURCHASE A GIFT CERTIFICATE?
Call us at 707-934-5158. It will take just a couple of minutes to process your order. If it’s a surprise, we can mail it in a plain unmarked envelope or you can come by the airport and pick it up. If you need us to call you, we can be real stealthy if you leave us the pertinent details of when and how to reach you.
DO THE GIFT CERTIFICATES/BOARDING PASS EXPIRE? HOW LONG ARE THEY GOOD FOR?
You never lose the value you paid for your Gift Certificate/Boarding Pass. We guarantee the price of the ride for six months, however after six months, if we experience an increase in rates, you will be responsible for the fare difference. Gift Certificates are non-refundable, but they are transferable. Please do not lose your gift certificate, they cannot be replaced. Gift Certificate must be presented for the flight.
Cancellation Policy
If you have a scheduled flight – we require 48 hours’ notice or you will be charged. If you have a guaranteed reservation and in the event of weather, we get to make the decision. 30 years of flying, we know what is fun and safe. If you decide not to come out and we’re flying, your flight will be treated as flown. That’s what a guaranteed reservation is all about; We promise you’ll have a seat on the plane and you promise to pay us for making it available.
