WWII Warbird North American AT6 Texan Flight
About this experience
This dual controlled, advanced trainer will give you a personal peek into how fighter pilots of the 1940's trained for their historic WWII careers!
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What's Included
- Pilots have over 85 combined years of flying experience
- A meticulously restored North American AT6 WWII advanced fighter pilot trainer
- Magnificent views of the stunning Northern California countryside
- Experience the aerial adventure of a lifetime
What happens on the day
This dual-controlled, advanced trainer will give you a personal peek into how fighter pilots of the 1940's trained for their historic WWII missions!
After climbing up a wing into the cockpit, settle carefully into your chute and bucket seat. With a flip of the ignition switch, the prop begins to turn, the 600 HP radial engine pops, sputters and roars to life!
The Texan leaps forward and down the runway as you race to meet your destiny; climbing, diving and rolling around cotton-puff clouds of the blue Sonoma sky.
Feel the G forces during your Warbird adventure flight as you carve up the sky with some high powered flying. Feel what it is like to push a military aircraft to the edge of the envelope.
The 20 minute flight takes you over the breathtaking fields and vineyards of Sonoma and the Napa Valley where, from just a few hundred feet above the ground, you can appreciate the rolling hills and acres of green pastures.
The 40 and 60 minute flights offers 3 scenic routes (weather dependent):
- The Wine Country Tour - Catch an eagle's view of world renowned vineyards of the Sonoma and Napa Valleys, heading east across the Cameros region to Napa, turn north to St. Helena, west to Glen Ellen the back south through the lush Sonoma Valley. Grapes galore.
- West to the Pacific - Fly over rolling hills and open pastures of Sonoma, Novato, and Petaluma; then head out to Tomales Bay and absorb the majestic magnificence of the Pacific Ocean.
- Spires of the City - Drift south towards San Francisco. A panoramic outlook of the Sausalito and Tiburon Harbors; outlying views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands, the circle Mt. Tamalpais en route to Point Reyes and your safe Sonoma return.
Step back into history aboard this legendary WWII pilot trainer and embrace a nostalgic return to a bygone era of romance and excitement! This is an experience you will never forget!
The Aircraft
World War II cadets flew in a series of 3 aircrafts: Primary, Basic and Advanced trainers. The North American AT-6 (Texan or SNJ-4) was an Advanced Trainer designed to give cadets a taste for the higher speeds and more complex systems of fighters, bombers, and transport aircraft.
You will be flying in a restored SNJ-4. Flying low over the surrounding hills gives the passenger a feel for the speed and excitement of WWII military flying.
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
Year-Round:
Saturday and Sunday - 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Important Details
Essential Information
- Participants must be at least 10 years old and 48 inches tall
- Due to the volatility of fuel costs, passengers will be subject to a surcharge, to be collected on the day of the flight
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.
Customer Reviews
Amazing
The people were so welcoming! The pilot was awesome! It was the best surprise for my husband who had no idea what was going on!
What a treat to take a WWII plane up over scenic Napa Valley! From engine start to engine shutdown, Chris made this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The cherry on top was seeing the world upside down - twice - as Chris put the plane into two aileron rolls.
Response from Virgin Gifts
Hello Jason, What an amazing adventure to go on in a historical aircraft! I'm glad to hear that Chris made this a special experience and it truly is a once in a lifetime adventure. It is always good to see the world in another perspective including when you are upside down! I'll be sure to pass your kind review to Chris and thanks for sharing your review with us! Thanks, Ryan
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