Aero Trader Flight Operations
Airshow Appearances
The addition of the B-25, "Pacific Princess", will enhance your air display and crowd appeal by including one of the most readily recognized aircraft of WWII. The "Pacific Princess" has been seen at airshows from coast-to-coast and has been featured in numerous magazine articles, calendars and other Warbird publications. Appearance fees are based on straight line distance from Chino airport in Chino, CA. Call for a quote.
Media and Publicity Events
A fly-over or appearance at your next city parade, company press conference or media event held at or near an airport can be a unique way to attract attention or provide unique entertainment to your citizens, employees, customers or vendors. We are available as a single fly-by or a multi-day event. Call for a quote..
Aerial Photography
The B-25 aircraft makes a perfect camera platform for both still and motion photography. A stable aircraft with ample payload and interior room, the B-25 can accommodate full size motion picture cameras as well as hand held still and video equipment. Photographers can shoot from a variety of positions including the nose, upper turret, waist window and tail gunner locations. The entire tail enclosure of the aircraft can be removed to provide an unobstructed rear view for superb air-to-air photography. Many of the corporate aircraft pictures you see in various magazines and publications have been taken from the B-25. Our aircraft can accommodate up to six photo crewmembers and their equipment. Rates are based on daily flight time plus crew costs and expenses. We have worked with nationally recognized photographers such as Paul Bowen, John Dibbs, Mike Fizer, Erik Hildebrandt, Paul Koskela, Phillip Makanna, Frank Mormillo, and Mike O'Leary. Call for quotes.
Flight Training
We also offer a variety of flight training programs for the B-25 Mitchell:
Introduction to the B-25
A one hour introductory flight of dual instruction from a CFII. The student will perform takeoffs, steep turns, approaches to stalls, slow flight, single-engine maneuvering and VFR landings. Minimum prerequisite is a United States FAA Private Pilot certificate. Call for current rates.
Second-in -Command Training (Co-Pilot)
This program will qualify the student to act as second-in-command of a B-25 aircraft in accordance with FAR 61.55. The student will perform all the required maneuvers including three takeoffs and landings to satisfy 61.55 while flying from the right seat. Minimum prerequisite is a United States FAA Private Pilot Certificate with a Multi-Engine Land rating. Instrument training can be included at the student's request. Included in the program is ground school and a copy of the aircraft Pilot's Operating Handbook. This program is based on training to proficiency so flight time and costs will depend on student experience and skill. Qualifies as a Biennial Flight Review under FAR 61.56. Call for current rates.
B-25 Type Rating Training
This program will train the student to qualify as Pilot-in-Command of the B-25 aircraft in accordance with FAR 61.31. The applicant will be trained to ATP standards in preparation for a B-25 Type Rating Check Ride with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. Successful completion of the check ride will result in an NB-25 type rating added to the applicant's pilot certificate. Minimum prerequisite is a United States FAA Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating per FAR 61.63. While it is possible for Single-Engine Land pilots to obtain a Multi-Engine Land rating in addition to the type rating, a Multi-Engine Land rating and previous multi-engine experience is highly recommended. Included in the program is ground school and a copy of the Pilot's Operating Handbook. This program is based on training to proficiency in preparation for the check ride so flight time and costs will depend on student experience and skill. Qualifies as a Biennial Flight Review under FAR 61.56. Call for current rates.