Airplane Tours in Kaua'i

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Kauai Aero Tours. This tour is really a flying lesson in a Citabria tail dragger that was designed specifically for aerobatics. You can take the stick or let your pilot handle the controls. The aerobatics roll on until you say stop. The plane can take only one passenger at a time. Tours last 30 to 60 minutes; prices range from $129 to $179. Lihue Airport. 808/639-9893

Tropical Biplanes. This company flies a bright red Waco biplane, built in 2002 based on a 1936 design. An open cockpit and staggered wing design means there's nothing between you and the sights. The plane can carry two passengers in front and flies at an altitude of 1,000 feet, at about 85 mph. The price for a couple is $356. Lihue Airport Commuter Terminal. 808/246-9123. www.tropicalbiplanes.com

Lessons

Birds in Paradise. This company declares itself the number-one ultralight flying school in Kauai. A serene cruise over the island, skimming clouds with the breeze in your hair, is a meditative and magical way to take in the sights. Although many tours are available, the most popular package is the 50-60-minute tour for $190. Salt Pond Beach Park/Port Allen Airport. 888/359-3656. birdsinparadise.com

Ultralight Adventures Kauai. Have you ever had a flying dream and woken up deliciously hungry for wings? Here's an opportunity to leave this earth-bound existence and realize your potential for flight. Those delicate contraptions you see buzzing the island offer a breezy and liberated option for seeing Kauai from the air. Take a lesson from instructors with more than 20 years of experience and U.S. Ultralight Association certification. The cost is $190 for the one-hour lesson. Salt Pond Beach Park, Port Allen Airport. 808/645-6444