Through a stroke of extremely good fortune, I was privileged to get to fly in a 1944 Stearman over Bozeman, Montana. It was my first time ever flying in a biplane, as well as first time in an open cockpit. The owner handled takeoff and landing but let me fly – from the front seat! – the rest of the time. What a great airplane! Easy to fly and a joy in the air. I loved it! 🙂