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Florida has the ideal climate for learning to fly with almost guaranteed weather (quite unlike that we have back here in the UK - ed). A number of flight schools and other aviation attractions are in the vicinity of EllaVista (many of which have been tried tried by the owners) including:
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Fantasy
of Flight claims to have the largest private collection of vintage
aircraft. Even if you are not a flying enthusiast there is something
here for everyone. Providing an opportunity to explore aviation history
from the earliest days through WW1 and WW2 including a mock-up of a
British WW2 Suffolk airfield. Most displays have been immaculately
restored by the owner and guided tours are available of the restoration
shop and the static displays. There is an “Aircraft of the Day” talk and
flying display over the airfield as well as enclosed flying simulators
which are both great fun and highly addictive.
Operating
3 dual cockpit/dual controlled TF-51 Mustangs, stallion 51 provide a
real hands-on flying opportunity for those looking for the ultimate in a
flying experience.
Reputed
to be the most exhilarating ride in Orlando, Warbird Adventures provides
the opportunity to fly with an instructor in a WW2 T6 Harvard fighter
trainer. Flying can be of a sight seeing nature or for the adrenaline
freak there is a full aerobatic option.
Hot
Air Balloon Rides flying at 1,000 feet over Central Florida give great
views so you need to break out your cameras for spectacular dawn
flights over lakes and landscapes and the possibility of seeing
EllaVista from the air. Trips
typically last about 3 hours of which 1 is in the air.
Or
if you want the quiet flight but consider ballooning just a little too
dull, why not try your hands at gliding instead?
Okay
- granted this is not really 'Aviation' and instead of Airplanes there
are Airboats but what an adventure! Offering regular and private
tours from Lake Tohopekaliga at the headwaters of the Florida
Everglades.
