SkyThrills, a world-class, hand’s on thrill ride attraction is located just 5.6 miles from Disneyland! We are the only place where thrill seekers in Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, and Buena Park can come in just a few minutes drive time to experience the thrill of flying a 200 MPH stunt plane, hand’s on for up to [...]
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Flying Inverted in a Pitts S-2C – Three Easy Steps
Posted by Michael Blackstone on February 22nd, 2012
Flying inverted in a Pitts S-2C or Extra 300L is not difficult, however there are several keys to learning how to fly inverted safely and with confidence. We must always remember that aerobatics can only be performed in an aerobatic aircraft in designated airspace and must always be performed with a qualified aerobatic instructor while [...]
How to Takeoff in a Waco YMF-5C Biplane | 4 Tips for the Beginner
Posted by Michael Blackstone on February 10th, 2012
Making a safe takeoff in the Waco YMF-5C is challenging only if you don’t know what to expect from the machine. We must first address the environmental conditions such as wind direction and velocity, aircraft weight and CG, and density altitude which can all adversely affect the takeoff of this and every aircraft if not [...]
Making a Safe Takeoff in a Pitts S-2C | 3 Differences You Must Be Aware Of | Pitts Training
Posted by Michael Blackstone on February 3rd, 2012
Making a safe takeoff in a Pitts S-2C is not difficult but it requires finesse and precise handling to be safe and in control. There are several MAJOR differences between the Pitts and nearly all other tail wheel aircraft that you must be aware of that cannot be overlooked when first learning to fly the [...]
Great Gift Ideas | Thrill Rides | Biplane Tours vs Helicopter Tours
Posted by Michael Blackstone on December 21st, 2011
After nearly 4 years of waiting and completing the mountain of required FAA paperwork, SkyThrills has finally become the world’s first Waco YMF-5C Charter Operation! Join us for scenic tours that are now possible much further than the normal helicopter tour operations with a 25 mile maximum distance from the starting airport. Our aircraft is [...]
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Tags: biplane, charters, Gift Ideas, helicopter, rides, thrill rides, tours 
Comments OffBiplane Rides Los Angeles & Orange County | Hand’s On Thrill Rides
Posted by Michael Blackstone on June 9th, 2011
Fly a 1930′s open cockpit biplane around Los Angeles area or if you are more adventurous…charter it anywhere in the United States! www.skythrills.com 1-866-4-THRILL (484-7455)
Open Cockpit Biplane Charter Flights: Los Angeles to Catalina
Posted by Michael Blackstone on February 1st, 2011
Fly in our beautiful 1935 Waco Classic biplane to the most romantic destinations within a few hours of the heart of Los Angeles. Skip the TSA and the long lines at LAX and come fly with us the way flying used to be. Luxurious with a touch of romance and adventure. You will be transported [...]
What Does Positive “G-Force” Do To A Pilot?
Posted by Michael Blackstone on December 20th, 2010
Positive G-Force is centrifugal forces acting on you, the pilot, and your aircraft, while moving together through the sky in a given direction and then you suddenly and strongly pull back on the the control stick straight aft, creating a massive amount of lift from the top of the wings. This rapid rate of change [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: aerobatics, centrifuge, flying, G-Force, G-LOC, physiology of flight 15 Comments »G-Force Explained
Posted by Michael Blackstone on December 20th, 2010
G-Force is a unit of measurement of the loads we and our aircraft experience while maneuvering our aircraft aggressively or abruptly. It’s technically centrifugal force pushing us straight down into our seats like the water at the bottom of a bucket when you swing it in a circle vertically over your head. It’s how we [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: aerobatics, centrifuge, flying, G-Force, G-LOC, physiology of flight 49 Comments »AIR COMBAT 2 Versus 1 (2 MARCHETTI SF260s AGAINGST 1 EXTRA 300L)
Posted by Michael Blackstone on December 14th, 2010
SkyThrills is now offering for the first time ever, a real 2 versus 1 combat simulation. This is as close to real world aerial combat as you can get! Imagine, you and 2 buddies, suit up in military flight gear, and take to the skies above Los Angeles in real fighters to find out who [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: 2 v 1, air combat, Extra 300, extreme, fighter pilot, flying, Marchetti 24 Comments »
