Our Business


. Our aircraft is a  original 1941 WACO UPF-7. The Waco is used for our
flight tours. The other aircraft we use for Aerial Photography & Aerial
Advertising commonly known as sky signs or billboard banners is a 1974
Citabria. We can advertise your business at local festivals, during peak
season, or at sunset on a one time pull basis or a monthly contract.

The owner and operator of Island Aeroplane Tours (Featured in AOPA
Magazine) Is Joshua A Pavia. He was bitten by the aviation bug and  
became a pilot at the age of 16. He worked at the local airport in exchange
for lessons. After graduating high school Josh joined the military as a proud
Marine. He received his military jet mechanic license & his civilian mechanics
license. After his long 5 years with the military Josh used his GI bill to get an
education in Aviation Management and his Commercial Pilots License. He
then joined North America's Top Gun as a instructor and A&P. North
America's Top Gun is a company that travels the United States. They offer
the lifetime experience for every day folks to actually fly a WWII flight
trainer. Commonly known as T6's. Word spread all the way down to Key
West about his abilities as a WWII airplane mechanic, passion for aviation,
and his reputation as an instructor.

This is exactly what Fred Cabanas, previous owner of Island Aeroplane
Tours needed. Josh flew for 2 years for Fred, and when it was time for Fred
Cabanas to pursue other dreams in aerobatics Josh was the perfect fit to
continue the legend of our company for the next twenty years. We wish
Fred and Susan the best of luck on the air show circuit, and the new
adventures of their lives. If you know Freddy, you know he's a man on the
move! If your looking to get a hold of him the easiest way to get a hold of
him is by sending him an email @ pittsspecials2c@aol.com