Discovery has partnered with Excitations, a premier gifting company offering unique life experiences as memory-making gifts, to offer Discovery Experiences – unforgettable gifts of exploration, excitement and fun. From formula race car driving to shark diving to whitewater rafting, Discovery inspires you to explore and experience the world around you.Climb into the cockpit of one of the world's most graceful fighter planes for a rollercoaster ride through the sky. Experience the thrills of flight as experienced in World War II aboard a real 1940's North American AT-6F aircraft. Loops, Cuban Eights, Hammerhead Turns, Immelmans –are just a few of the spine-tingling maneuvers you can experience first hand with an experienced pilot at the controls. From mild to wild, the intensity and level of acrobatics is up to you.
- Meet your certified instructor at the airport for a short safety briefing and historical overview of the aircraft's role during WWII
- Put on a parachute and climb aboard a 1940's North American AT-6F aircraft
- Spin, loop and roll – as much as you desire
- If you wish, take over the controls and experience the excitement of flying – both the pilot and passenger have a set of controls
- Commemorate the thrills of the day with a recorded DVD of your flight from the inside of the plane
Don't worry about scheduling, a Discovery Experiences recipient can book at their convenience.Learn more at Excitations.com.
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