There are moments you wait a long time for. That day was mine. For the first time, I was going to fly in an open-cockpit aircraft, a legendary biplane: the Stampe SV4-RS. A long-held dream, fueled by images of 1930s aviation, helmeted pilots, and elegant, spirited machines. As I approached the aircraft, I immediately sensed something different. Two superimposed wings, a sleek silhouette, an almost timeless presence. This isn't a modern plane: it's a machine that tells a story. When I settled into the open cockpit, the world already seemed larger. The wind, the light, the smell of the air… everything was real, immediate. The pilot welcomed me calmly and passionately, taking the time to explain the safety instructions, the simple maneuvers, and the sensations to come. Trust settled in naturally. The engine starts. A few meters are all it takes. We leave the ground.