Thom is an phenomenal instructor. His ability to bring out the very best in the pilot. 'Went for T-6 tune-up and advanced training. Was so glad Thom was in the backseat. His T-6 skills unmatched only exceeded by his depth of knowledge and instructional ability. A++ and will be back for further growth and training read more

The owner is fantastic! He is charismatic, knowledgeable, and friendly. I chose the 30 minute flight and was piloting the aircraft within five minutes of leaving the ground. I highly recommend Warbird Adventures to anyone thinking about flying a plane. You will love every minute of it! read more

I was visiting Orlando and decided to why not try this ... We decided to book a Helicopter tour with Doors ... The pilot also allowed my wife to steer and fly the Heli on and off - quiet a cool and memorable experience ... The staff were very friendly and would I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Orlando !!! read more

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I took my husband here as a surprise for his 50th birthday. He has always been an antique plane enthusiast and builds his own large remote control models at home, but his dream was always to fly. I have never seen the same expression on his face before or since. I think that day was among the best of his life. Once Don told the instructor that he flew remote control planes as a hobby, the instructor told him he'd have no problem in the air and once they were up Don told me the instructor just gave him the controls and even encouraged him to perform some aerobatics! He did loops and spins to his extreme delight. That flight was the most fun I think my husband ever had. Worth every penny and then some! Highly recommend! They even take videos and photos in flight from a camera mounted on the wing! read more

While my wife and kids spent the day at one one of the Disney parks, I decided to go for a ride in a vintage World War ll aircraft. I had seen Warbird Adventures on TV and decided that I need to go for an aerobatic ride. I made an appointment and off I went. Upon arrival I was greeted by my instructor / pilot, Thom Richards. Because I was taking an aerobatic ride I decided it was best to go on an empty stomach. I've never gotten airsick in the past but thought it best not to take a chance in the small confines of a WWll airplane. Thom took me for the walk around to inspect the aircraft. I then entered the airplane, an AT-6 Texan, and Thom gave me my pre-flight instructions. This included strapping on a parachute then the seat belt harness. I sat in the front seat and Thom sat in the rear. He fired up the Pratt & Whitney engine and we taxied out to the runway. We were both wearing headsets to communicate and I was able to hear the instructions from air traffic control. He brought the engine up to take off power and off we went. As soon as we were airborne he had me retract the landing gear. Sitting in the back he did not have access to landing gear controls. With the gear up and locked he had me take the stick and proceeded to instruct me on stick and rudder controls. He had me fly the airplane to the aerobatic area. The first maneuver was to roll the airplane Thom did it first giving me the instructions I would need when it was my turn. After he did it he told me to take the stick and roll the plane. What a thrill to put the nose up at 30º then throw the stick all the way to the left. The airplane did the roll and he congratulated me for turning an airplane up side down. The next maneuver was a loop after he demonstrated how to do it it was my turn. I did the loop and was very proud of myself. I then asked him to take the controls and put me through the aerobatic pattern. I just wanted to be a passenger at that time. I found it hard to enjoy the ride while doing the aerobatics. Thom did his best to make me throw up but it didn't work. The ride was FANTASTIC. During the ride he was videotaping our flight and also taking still photographs. When it was time to return to the airport he had me fly the plane back. After we landed, I had to put the landing gear back down, he taxied the plane to the hanger where he gave me a copy of the video and the roll of film from the still camera. I had the film developed at the Disney resort to show my family what I had done. If you ever find yourself in the Kissimmee area go for a ride. Afterwards I took a tour of the adjoining warbird museum. read more

Warbird Adventures - Inside the AT-6 cockpit... - Tours Near Me - Ninety Six, South Carolina

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Love this place. Did my engagement pics here. View of aircraft's and atmosphere was nice

It started with the staff. Not only were they helpful but there expertise was immediately evident with ground school orientation. I can't express enough my heartfelt thanks to Tom for his instruction, patients, and constant encouragement, throughout the two days of flying. It was more than a challenge .....it was awesome adventure! Thank you Warbird Adventures for a life time memory! read more

Kevin is the best of the best! He is super skilled, friendly and trustworthy. For personal reason I can't start training for now but I would highly recommend him and this place to anyone I know. The discovery flight is a blast! read more

This is a really nice little museum. It was the perfect spot for my son to bond with his grandfather and learn about the war. read more

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Great flight with Thom he did an outstanding job talking me through the aerobatics. Great for high time and zero time pilots. ..enjoy read more

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I surprised my husband with something he's talked about since we were in our early 20's, and all the amazing folks at Warbird Adventures made it happen. They were patient during the booking process, professional, and friendly! After a thorough pre-flight briefing, with lots of time for the rest of us to take pictures, and a hanger to walk through, they took to the air in Warbird Adventure's P-40 Warhawk. My husband, who's been in airplanes and jets since childhood was absolutely thrilled to be able to fly this piece of history! It was worth every penny!! Thank you all at Warbird Adventures for helping us make a long-time dream come true! read more

Awesome and Fun Experience!! My husband has never flown before and this was his first time and he absolutely loved the experience and hasn't stopped grinning since he landed! Dennis was a great instructor and carefully guided him through flying the T6 and all the aeorbatic moves from rolling the aircraft to doing a complete loop. It was a memorable experience of a lifetime and not to be missed. His trip was for an hour and we took the full video and photo package. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and we can't recommend this trip more highly. Go for it you won't be disappointed! read more

GREAT Experience all the way around!!!! Highly suggest to anyone that wan't to know what it's like to fly as your in control 75% of the flight!!! read more

This place is so cool! They have a museum, gift shop and offer flights in real World War II airplanes. And you can actually do most of the flying. Thom the owner races airplanes in Reno every year and he was my pilot when I went there. The museum part has real pieces from Pearl Harbor on display that came from WWII. Anytime you have a question the staff will answer and talk to you. Even if you don't go up for a flight it's a great way to spend part of a day and watch airplanes. But I would definitely recommend you go up and get it on video! read more

Thank you for the awesome ride!!! I am a student pilot and I loved the opportunity to fly a T-6 Texan. I did a 30 min ride which included doing acrobatics... Highly recommended... 15 minutes would be way too short and not as fun. My instructor was great and I flew the plane most of the time!!! The plane was smooth and responds quickly with the controls. This was the highlight of my vacation to Florida. 100% going to do it again!!! I got the photo package which comes on a CD... I can't wait to frame them and put them on my wall proudly. Highly Recommended to anyone who loves to fly or anyone looking for a new great experience. read more

It was a once in a life time flight for me. Something that will be etched in my mind for life. I can't say enough how great the flight actually was. Shattering my left arm and shoulder 3 years ago so severely, and then being told YOU WILL NEVER FLY EVER. Thanks Warbird Adventures and Neal. You have no idea how hard it is to hear words you don't want to hear. The Staff were great and the Museum Holy Crow. You have to see the museum. What a museum. If I ever get to Florida again trust me it will be a much longer flight. read more

Nice little quaint museum with a wide array of vintage and small air planes. Cost to enter museum wasn't too high but I wouldn't say this is a jaw-dropping experience. They offer rides on a trainer plane for a hearty cost which is pretty cool as well. read more

My husband received this as a gift for his birthday... sadly we were not able to go that year... and amazingly this wonderful company honored the gift certificate 2 years later. And Lavon being the thoughtful young man he is, even asked how I was doing... they went out of their way and made this experience unforgettable and the pilot was so great and fun... my husband had such a great time talked about all day and night. He can't wait to do it again and wants it for his next birthday. read more

I want to respond to another review, which also praised Warbirds as I am doing, by saying that Thom, who also was my pilot, would NEVER do anything to make you airsick. There are airsickness bags on the right of the cockpit, but you will not need them. The maneuvers will pull some G forces, but will not make you sick. As for Thom, he was extremely informative and helpful, and YOU get to fly the plane. Don't worry. He has his own set of controls and a family. He will give you full control unless you do something dumb. You won't, though. The controls and instruments are easy to control and understand. He walks you through the aerobatics and then lets you do them yourself. If you take the full hour, which I highly recommend, you can do multiple maneuvers over and over getting them not only better, but really getting past initial fears and enjoying them. For the experience, the price is cheap. The museum is small but very informative with some really cool aircraft. You also get to watch an original T6 training video upon which many of our WWII pilots depended to prepare them for the battles they would face. If you are going to spend hundreds of bucks at Disney World on pretend experiences, why not spend a fraction of that cost on a real experience. "I flew a WWII fighter trainer that sent our greatest generation to the skies to beat the Nazis and the Japanese and have the video to show for it" sounds far far better than "I sat in a small pod and pretended I was Harry Potter." If you get to Orlando, take this flight. It is a true bucket list check off. read more

My wife bought me a 30 minute flight on an T-6 for Christmas. Definitely the best gift ever. We got to Warbird Adventures about an hour early and spent the time going through their museum and looking at the old planes and WWII memorabilia. They even have a flying car! When it was time to fly, I met up with my pilot Neal who walked me through the basics of the plane and then got me strapped in. Takeoff was smooth and easy and after a few minutes of climbing, we reached the acrobatic area. We went through a series of tight turns standing on on the wingtip, barrel rolls, loops and other maneuvers. Before each one, Neal would explain what he was about to do, and did a demo. After that I took my turn at the stick and did my best to duplicate what he showed me. It was tremendous fun, with a great feeling of security in a stable aircraft with an experienced pilot. I was concerned before I left that I would get airsick, but didn't feel any effects whatsoever - it was less stress than a roller coaster, but 100 times more fun. This was the real thing. When we were getting ready to land, Neal asked if I had any questions. I just had one -- when can I do this again? read more