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Experience flight and ground training with 2 hours of flying, navigation lessons, and lunch included for an unforgettable aviation adventure
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About This Deal
Ever wondered what it was like to be a WWII Aviation Cadet? This experience offers you just that! Dive into an immersive journey where your day kicks off with gear check-in and ground instruction. Enjoy three thrilling training flights totaling two hours in the PT-19 aircraft. With classroom sessions and training videos lasting around 3.5 hours, you're in for an educational treat. Lunch comes served mess kit style before rounding off your day with a graduation ceremony.
What we offer
This deal includes options for both a full immersion into WWII cadet life and a companion option focused on ground instruction only. Participants can engage in flight training, enjoy interactive classroom sessions, and receive memorabilia like replica pilot wings or apparel. Each option provides enriching insights into wartime aviation history.- 9 Hr WWII Aviation Cadet Immersion Experience: Dive into full immersion as you live out the life of an aviation cadet.
- Aviation Cadet Immersion Experience Companion - Ground Only: Join for just the classroom portion alongside someone doing the full experience.
Why you should grab the offer
This offer presents a rare chance to relive the days of World War II Aviation Cadets within a historic setting at Middletown Regional Airport. By engaging with aircraft restoration projects such as the Fairchild XUC-86A, participants deepen their appreciation for aviation history while supporting initiatives like women's scholarships through AT-6 ride profits. The immersive cadet experience blends education with entertainment, creating memories that resonate long after the day ends. This isn't merely about flying; it's about connecting deeply with historical moments that shaped aviation's legacy.Fine Print
About Butler County Warbirds, Inc
As a not-for-profit military history museum, Butler County Warbirds preserves and showcases pieces of aviation history for the purposes of educating and entertaining the public. Utilizing the hard work of volunteers–who help repair, restore, and maintain the aircraft—the organization shares the fruits of its labor in a multitude of ways, including public appearances, flight experiences, and with free displays. Funds collected for flight experiences go towards the restoration of aircraft and artifacts.