Rides Sold During the Event

There is no pre-purchase available for helicopter rides. Find the Ascent Aviation booth near the main gate during the event.

Helicopter ride tickets do not include admission to the Pistons & Props Airshow. A separate event ticket is required for all ride participants.

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Ride Options & Event Information

Event Rates

2 Mile Route$49 per passenger
5 Mile Route$89 per passenger
10 Mile Route$129 per passenger
Adrenaline Add-on$20 per ticket

Adrenaline Package

Fly with the door removed and receive a free phone lanyard to keep after the ride.

Location

Find Ascent Aviation near the main gate.

Purchasing a Ride

All rides are sold during the event. No pre-purchase is available.

Route maps and more information coming soon.

See the Show From Above

Yellow helicopter carrying passengers in flight, with a second helicopter visible in the cloudy sky behind it.
Yellow helicopter with its door open as a formation of jets flies past in the cloudy sky.
Passengers wave from a yellow helicopter during a ride beneath a bright, partly cloudy sky.

With three different route options plus an adrenaline package, Ascent Aviation is sure to have an option that’s right for you and your family.

Choose the flight distance that fits your plans, then take in the Pistons & Props grounds and the surrounding Janesville area from the air.

Independent Ride Operator

Helicopter rides are operated solely by Ascent Aviation. Ascent Aviation is an independent vendor and is not owned, operated, or controlled by Propel Forward Inc. or Pistons & Props Airshow. All flight services are provided under Ascent Aviation’s certificates, policies, and insurance. By purchasing a ride, passengers acknowledge that Propel Forward Inc. and Pistons & Props Airshow are not responsible or liable for any claims, damages, injuries, or losses arising from or related to these helicopter rides.