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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (12) The Cavanaugh Flight Museum offers rides in two distinctive warbirds, the N2S-4 Stearman and the AT-6 Texan. For more information on the rides, aircraft and pricing, select the bullets on the left hand side of this page. The rides make excellent gifts for any aviation enthusiast.
Gift Certificates for Rides are available by calling (972) 380-8800. All flights last 30 minutes, however please allow 1 hour total time for each ride. Flights must be booked with at least 48 hours prior notice and may be rescheduled due to poor weather conditions or pilot availability. Passengers must be 18 years old or older.
Re-live a bygone era in the N2S-4 Stearman. The open cockpit Stearman was used by all branches of the American armed services during World War II. In a time when biplanes were becoming a thing of the past, this primary trainer proved its worth, training thousands of our nation's combat pilots.
Cost: $175.00 sales tax not included. Leave a Comment Directions: Location: The museum is located just north of Dallas, TX, in Addison on the grounds of Addison Airport at 4572 Claire Chennault. Contact: The museum may be contacted by phone at (972) 380-8800, by faOther Contact: Hours: The museum is open Monday |
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When we were invited by friends to tour the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, I immediately knew my husband would enjoy it. However, I was only going along for the ride. What a surprise to find that I liked it, too!
There are over thirty planes displayed within four hangers. All but eight of these planes still fly! In fact, you can schedule a 30 minute flight in one. These planes are in superb condition and sit in immaculate, enclosed hangers.
There are special events throughout the year that allow these 'Warbirds' to take to the sky. The museum was founded by Jim Cavanaugh, who wanted to create a 'world-class museum highlighting famous aircraft and aviation heroes'.
We saw Fokkers, a Messerschmitt, a B25 and many, many others. I would suggest bringing along the kids or grandkids--it was quite a display! A wonderful gift shop is on the premises, which will cause you to dally for a time.
Hours are Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm. Admission charge can vary, so please call for more details. (Please see my travelogue for lots more planes!) |
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This is the advanced trainer of World War II; the final test of a budding fighter pilot's skill and ability. The closed cockpit AT-6 Texan was a pilot's last step before taking the controls of a fighter. Built in the thousands during the war, the AT-6 continued to serve for decades afterwards and even served as a front line combat aircraft during the Korean War.
Cost: $250.00 sales tax not included. Leave a Comment |
The Galleria Mall is a huge shopping centre full of some very ‘nice’ stores - all the big names are here. There is an ice rink on the lower ground floor and a five screen Cinema as well. A very dangerous place to go with credit cards.
During the year they have various events on at the galleria, like garden landscaping with an array of wonderful plants and flowers.
. Leave a Comment Address: LBJ at Dallas Parkway North, Addison. |
After touring the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, it would be worth your time to take a peek at their art gallery.
Several of these paintings are signed by those who actually took part in the events portrayed on the canvas.
You'll find oil paintings, watercolors and drawings of specific wartime action. There is no extra charge to peruse the artwork.
A framed Japanese flag attracted our grandson, who appears to be fading a bit at this point. (picture 2) |
Air Shows have always drawn my husband and grandson; they marvel at the stunts and drool over the airplanes.
I joined them on a recent trip to the Cavanaugh Flight Museum for this event and now see what all the excitement is about.
Vintage planes were polished up and gleaming on the runway, filling the hangers and soaring over the cloud strewn sky. Former navigators were on hand to tell of their past adventures, to display pictures of their stint or to dispense historical information.
Visitors were eager to sign up for flights that day, but the rides were expensive. I attempted to talk my husband into reserving a seat on one, but he thought the price was too much. Maybe one day he'll do it.
At the time of the air show, only a single reservation was available and that was on Doolittle Raiders (see travelogue)--the cost was over $300.00.
FYI: Warbird Rides: $175.00 to fly 30 minutes in a WWII N2S4 Stearman; $250.00 for a half hour's ride in an AT-6 Texan which flew in WWII and Korea. Passengers must be at least 18 years old to participate. |
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Maybe bugs and the summer heat. But, hey.... IT IS summer.
Jazz Fest happening at Addison - July 7, 14, 21 & 28 '07 from 8pm-10pm.
Pack your picnic basket, bring a bottle, chairs, mat.... and hang out at The Esplanade Park.
There's a store (Addison Market) and a couple of restaurants by the park. More restaurants about 5-10 minutes away.
Admission is free. Leave a Comment |
Set amongst nearly 50,000 sqft of display area which spans across 4 hangers. There is aircraft ranging from World War I through to the Vietnam war. The rare aircraft display is one of the largest private aviation collections in the country.
Dallas millionaire Jim Cavanaugh is the founder of the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise. He is the one who funds the museum and owns nearly three dozen vintage planes. A new editions to his collection is a B-25 Mitchell Bomber. It's the only one currently flying that flew bombing missions in World War II. It is the only one currently flying that flew bombing missions in World War II.
Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Leave a Comment Address: 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison |
There are rides you can take on two distinctive warbirds. The N2S-4 Stearman and the AT-6 Texan. The museum maintains and flies an extensive collection of aircraft and also houses artwork and artifacts spanning the from World War I through the Vietnam conflict. Leave a Comment Address: 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison |
This is a beautiful park next to Addison Circle. Most of the events hosted by the town of Addison occur at this park. Leave a Comment Directions: SW Corner near Addison Circle |
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