easy
1 hour total (including briefing and flight)
No special fitness required, but participants must be able to sit upright and enter/exit aircraft unassisted.
Take to the skies in a historic 1938 AT-6 Texan trainer with Houston Wing’s Living History Flight at Rockport Airport. Experience a thrilling 30-minute aerial tour combining vintage aircraft thrills and coastal views.
Ages 12+ • 1 Hour Experience • 1 Passenger
Embark on a thrilling 25-30 minute aerial adventure aboard a historic AT-6 aircraft, a legendary trainer from 1938. Experience the excitement of pre-flight preparations, engine start-up, and a breathtaking tour of the skies. This unique opportunity combines history with the exhilaration of flight, making it an unforgettable experience.
The flight duration is approximately twenty-five to thirty minutes in the air. The entire Living History Flight Experience takes approximately 1 hour.
Please plan on arriving at the facility (or the airport where the planes are visiting) at least a half hour before your scheduled flight time.
The AT-6 family of Advanced Trainers first entered service in 1938, and variants continued in service until recent times. “Ace” is an AT-6A; about 1,800 were built. The naval version of the AT-6 is the SNJ; the approximate equivalent of the AT-6A is SNJ-3, and another 270 of these were built. In RAF and RCAF service, the AT-6 was known as the “Harvard”.
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your flight for safety briefings and pre-flight preparations.
Closed-toed shoes are mandatory during the flight experience for safety reasons.
Passengers must weigh under 250 lbs and be able to exit the aircraft unassisted in an emergency.
Flights may be canceled or rescheduled due to weather; remain flexible with timing.
The AT-6 Texan first took flight in 1938 and served as a primary trainer aircraft for Allied pilots during World War II, including the famous naval SNJ variant used by the U.S. Navy.
Houston Wing promotes preservation of vintage aircraft while respecting local coastal ecosystems, minimizing environmental impact at Aransas County/Rockport Airport.
Required for safety during boarding and flight.
Protect your eyes from glare while flying under bright skies.
summer|spring|fall specific
Temperatures can vary at altitude; layers help maintain comfort.
fall|winter|spring specific
Capture stunning aerial views during the flight's calm segments.