World War II Aviation Cadet Flight Experience

Middletown, US

Highlights

  • Step back in time to 1943
  • Experience the life of a WWII Aviation Cadet
  • 2 hours of flight instruction in a 1943 Fairchild PT-19
  • Graduation and earning your wings
  • Debrief in the officers club with drinks and snack

Meeting Point

Pull through the gate off Wedekind, and park behind the grey hangar. Follow the sidewalk around to the front of the Butler County Warbirds hangar.

Meeting point

2351 Wedekind Dr, Middletown, OH 45042 , United States

End point

End Point

Pull through the gate off Wedekind, and park behind the grey hangar. Follow the sidewalk around to the front of the Butler County Warbirds hangar.

Meeting point

2351 Wedekind Dr, Middletown, OH 45042 , United States

End point

What to expect

Experience the life of a WWII Aviation Cadet in this day long immersion experience. Your day begins with check in and flight gear issue(loaned). You will have both ground and flight instruction as your instructor guides you through your first day as a WWII Aviation cadet. This is an "immersion" experience designed to be realistic in how the cadets were treated upon arriving for the first day of training. You decide how realistic you'd like your experience to be in terms of how your Captain will relate to you. The experience includes a total of 2 flight hours in the PT-19 broken up into 3 training flights, about 3.5 hours total of classroom/ground instruction; instructor time and training videos, lunch served in a "mess kit". The day ends with graduation-earning your wings (WWII Replica Pilot Wings; WASP version for the ladies), followed by a debrief in the officers club with drinks and snack. Includes your choice of a BCW Baseball Cap or T-shirt to keep. 235lbs max Minimum age 18 to sit in the front of the aircraft. Min age 14 to participate, but you will sit in the back of the aircraft for the flying portion. Requires a min outside air temp of 40 degrees Fahrenheit to take place.
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2351 Wedekind Dr

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    *There is a minimum age of 18 to sit in the front of the aircraft. Minimum age of 14 to participate, but you will sit in the backseat of he aircraft for the flying portion.
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    *Please note this experience requires a minimum outside air temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit to take place
Provided by Butler County Warbirds Inc.

What our experts say

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    Visit the nearby WWII museum post-experience
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    Try local BBQ at 'Smoky Joe's Grill'
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    Dress in layers; it can get chilly
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    Capture photos at the hangar entrance
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    Arrive early for a smooth check-in

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