a lot of them are flown by barnstorming pilots. they are revered by those pilots the way some people love a model t or the little deuce coupe. they're restored, they're cared for. >> the steerman ashley is to ride in is owned by michael trushell, who performs with the flying circus in northern virginia. >> we're going to simulate a strafing and bombing run. >> we replicated an act that was done in the '30s and '40s. >> six shots, down comes the bomb. yes! >> i fly there just for fun. it's my excuse to go out on sundays and fly in circles. the beginning of the show, we do formation flying. we'll do comedy acts. i did what's called a balloon shoot. >> he is to fly the steerman in an event promoting a 3-d film on flying. ashley halsey decides this is the perfect time to try out a