Although the river was low, still breathtaking. Highly recommend Burt Ballard, through Buffalo River Air Tours. He was SO informative & super friendly!! Amazingggg pilot. Will be returning in the fall.
~ S. Smart ~
Our Buffalo Air Tours experience surpassed all expectations! Burt warmly welcomed us and made us feeel safe and comfortable from the very beginning. We had never flown in such a small plane, but Burt shared his knowledge and expertise so that we understood readily what might otherwise be baffling and so settled right in for this fantastic flight. Although we have hiked the Buffalo from Ponca to Pruitt and floated a bit of that stretch, Burt's knowledge of the area enhanced our ability to more deeply see and understand this national treasure. We definitely recommend this aerial tour as a must see while visiting the Buffalo. Thanks again Burt!
~ C. O'Donnell ~
It was amazing. Burt is a great pilot and tour guide. He is knowledgeable about the Buffalo River area. He is very professional and very personable. We will recommend this tour to our family and friends.
~ S. Ledbetter ~
The flight was such an amazing experience and the pilot was friendly, super knowledgeable and very informative! I've been bragging about my experience and recommending to everyone.
~ B. Taylor ~
This was one of the best experiences of my life. Burt, the pilot, was extremely knowledgeable about the geography and history of the places we flew over. He was incredibly friendly and made sure my 75 year old father was able to get in and out of the plane with assistance. I wouldn't have changed one second. It was worth every penny. I will be going on another tour next year during the fall.
~ M. Adkins ~
This service is such a great place. Burt is very experienced and a safe pilot. He and his wife Tammy run a very safe and dedicated flight service. We encourage all who want a beautiful flight experience to go visit them!
~ J. Coleman ~
Wow! What an experience. Burt is an absolute professional pilot. I gained an immense amount of knowledge also on the area that we were touring and viewing from the perfect altitude.
~ J. Penning ~
I have had the pleasure of flying on Buffalo River Air Tours. Burt is the perfect combination of a professional pilot and a knowledgeable, fun tour guide. He does a great job of making you feel comfortable during the flight and giving you a view of the river, you will never forget. Plus, if you have questions, he can give you answers. I can almost guarantee you two things from a trip, big smiles, and great memories. This earns a 5 Star Rating.
~ B. King ~
Explore the Ozarks like never before with Buffalo River Air Tours!! Burt, Tammy, and Jack were very welcoming. Burt's knowledge and experience makes for a comfortable and very enjoyable flight! We will be back!
~ A. Christopher ~
What a wunderful experience! It exceeded all our expectations! We have been exploring the Buffalo River area for 30+ years, and seeing it from the air was really special. Burt was wonderful, thorough, and we felt very safe and in great hands. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We will be coming back in the Fall to see the foliage and can't wait.
~ K. Holmes ~
Burt and Tammy are so wonderful. If you get a chance to spend time with them. Take advantage of it.
~ T. Nelson ~
I was asked to do some photography for a soon to be open for business, Buffalo River Air Tours. Let me tell you, this guy is awesome and this idea and future business will be incredible. I am so thankful and blessed to get to do this for Burt. I have flown in several small aircraft over the years and Burt is a great pilot!! This was my first time flying over our local area and over the Buffalo River!! All I can say is WOW!! This was an incredible experience. Now I know there will be some folks that will say, "I go to the river to have peace and quiet not hear an airplane going over." I laugh at that sentiment and opinion as there is far more noise when floating and planes have been flying over the river for more than my 49 years of living and playing on the river. This will open a brand new experience for everyone and will let folks that can not get out on the river have a cherished memory of their time exploring The Buffalo River. As a descendant of 2 families that had land taken away on the Lower River, I fully endorse this future business venture/ adventure.
~ W.D. Nesbitt ~
I have been friends with Burt and Tammy for years and flown with Burt on multiple occasions. Burt loves to help others experience the joy of flying as he has given innumerable discovery flights to youth through the EAA Young Eagles program and is now assisting with the Civil Air Patrol. Safety has never been a concern when flying with him as his abilitites as a pilot and condition of his airplane have always been to the highest standard.
~ M. Stockdale ~
A must!! Burt and Tammy were so sweet and knowledgeable. It was our first time in a plane and let me tell you this flight is BEAUTIFUL!!!! The take off and landing were super smooth as well.
~ M. Wilson ~