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skygazer

Something New for Me - Has Anyone Done This?

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Hi All,

Has anyone ever "flown" with Warbird? I received a gift certificate for Christmas for a 30 minutes flight with aerobics. Apparently they let you "fly" the plane and get a feel for piloting a WW2 plane. It includes video and stills.

I have to admit I'm kind of excited about it - something different, although I am sure this video could never beat my first tandem.

I am just curious if anyone has tried this and what the feedback was. They are based out of Florida but travel the US in the summer. They will be in the Chicago area this month at the Aurora airport.

www.warbirdadventures.com
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I got to fly a 2-seat Spitfire Mk IX trainer years ago. Awesome ride. Did some aileron rolls, a low approach at 200 kts, and the pilot let me fly for about 10 mins. He told me afterward he woulda done some loops and hard turns but he didn't know if I could handle the Gs. Wish he'd asked me cause I'd have loved to try it.

Dave

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Graham used to be our pilot in Zhills...Way cool guy.

Graham Meise - Our fearless leader, Company President and Instructor Pilot. One of the founders of Warbird Adventures, Inc. Originally from South Africa. Veteran skydiver and aircraft mechanic. Over 6000 hours flight experience of which 1000 is in Warbirds. Helo driver
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

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I received a gift certificate for Christmas for a 30 minutes flight with aerobics.[/url]



Oh man, they're going to make you excercise while you're up there?:P\


Sorry, couldn't resist.
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I started skydiving for the money and the chicks. Oh, wait.

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I received a gift certificate for Christmas for a 30 minutes flight with aerobics.[/url]



Oh man, they're going to make you excercise while you're up there?:P\


Sorry, couldn't resist.



Oh my God, am I a DUMBASS.

What a hilarious mistake!!!
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They have one of those in the hangars at Skydive Spain DZ.
exact same coulours / markings

Think, next time I'm out, I'll find out if I can do that!:)
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