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OBX Airplanes

OBX Airplanes is based at Dare County Regional Airport in Manteo, North Carolina, just miles from the Wright Brothers National Memorial. It offers scenic Cessna and open-cockpit Waco biplane air tours over the Outer Banks starting at $35, aerial advertising banners, and flight training including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial, and tailwheel endorsements in Citabrias.

PPL from
$35
Fleet
3aircraft
VFR days
~265/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

Discovery Flights

Introductory sightseeing flight with a certified instructor, perfect for anyone curious about learning to fly.

Endorsements

Tailwheel

Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.

Other Services

Scenic Tours

Guided sightseeing flights over local landmarks and scenery, a great experience for friends, family, or visitors.

Aerial Advertising

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Jul 2026
Cessna $35 Ride5 min
$35/person (3 seats = $105)
Cessna Discovery Flight15 min
$199 total for up to 3
Cessna Inlet Tour40 min
$299 total for up to 3
Cessna Custom 1-Hour Tour60 min
$399 total for up to 3
Biplane Intro5 min
$199 for up to 2
Biplane 1-Hour Custom60 min
$649 for up to 2
Tailwheel Training~5 hours
$350/hr, approx. 5 hours
Aerial banner, Nags Head to Kitty Hawk
$449
Aerial banner, Nags Head to Corolla
$649

Fleet

C

172

Cessna

Cessna 172

A

Citabria

American Champion

American Champion Citabria

W

YMF-5C

Waco

Waco YMF-5C

Team

1 member
JH
Jenny Hawk
Founder

Nearby in NC

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