Flying with Donovan was the adventure of a lifetime.
Palos Verde sky, sea and greenery, all framed through the yellow wings of a Stearman biplane while rolling, looping and spinning above the clouds.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional aviator or just love adventure, Donovan will tailor an unforgettable sortie in the airframe that was the backbone of US Army Air Forces training during WWII. He’ll meet you at your experience and comfort level, filling in the blanks while providing you with a safe, engaging flight.
I’ve flown with many instructors over a three plus decade career as a pilot, and Donovan is easily the best I’ve ever flown with. Not only is he in love with aviation, but has a passion for teaching and sharing flight. Combine those qualities with his broad and immense experience flying in every nook and cranny of civilian and military aviation, and you can’t lose.
Your adventure is waiting.
— Dan, 757 Captain.
Donovan has an extreme respect for airmanship which is evident in his thorough pre & post flight briefings, instruction, and his choice of aircraft. The Stearman’s open cockpit & transparency of flight forces you to look outside and fly the aircraft. I’ve flown with Donovan many times and the experience is simply second to none. Whether it’s the Stearman, AT-6 or
BT-13 I am lucky to have flown them all with Donovan. There are few experiences in life that match the freedom of flight. Whether it’s the escape from the minutia of life, or mastery of the aircraft within a loop, nothing beats the feeling of flight. I highly recommend this thrilling experience for all. I will definitely be back again!
— Arvel C.