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WARBIRD ADVENTURES - THRILL OF A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
Posted on December 12th, 2009 No commentsWritten by: Jackie Wakelin
Authors WebsiteIf you are struggling to think of a gift for that special occasion be it a 18th , 21st birthday, even a 60th and are going to be in Kissimmee around the date then look no further. Just off of the Highway 192, down N.Hoagland Blvd is the Warbird Adventures where you can actually get to take controls of a genuine WW11 North American T-6 Texan war plane. These planes are what allied pilots did their training in. You get to sit in the front seat and a qualified pilot sits behind you giving instructions. These planes are the real thing and not for the faint hearted but what a way to remember that special date in your life or somebody else’s. It’s the coolest thing they or you will ever do. Vouchers can be purchased in the shop.
On the tips of the wings are cameras and still photos or a DVD can be purchased after your flight. They are of a superb quality and you also get the negatives if you want to have them enlarged. A 15 minute flight costs $240 but the actual time is about 1/2 hour that you are in the plane, from taxeing to take off and landing. Of course If you are very brave then why not go for the 30 - 60 minute aerobatics flight where you can actually control the plane to do loops and rolls. What a great photo that would be, upside down at the controls with an aerial view of Kissimmee above you. Awesome !!! The “pilots shop” is always worth a visit. They have shirts, hats and lots of memorabilia there. You can even buy “Warbird bucks” $100 to give as a present towards that special persons dream flight.
Warbird Adventures used to be known as “Flying Tigers” but in 2004 Hurricane Charley came along and put paid to that and Kissimmee Air museum was formed in its place. Opening times are from 9.00 to 17.00, 6-7 days a week but it does depend on the season so check before you go. You can just turn up but it is “First come, first served” Telephone number 407-870-7366.
My husband and I have watched these planes flying over our villa for the last few years and he has been mesmerised by them so guess what I have bought him for his 60th next year. Boy will he be thrilled.


