“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”
Leonardo da Vinci
Your mission awaits.
Discover the thrill of a lifetime with Carolina Warbird Experience. Our tours offer a unique perspective of the stunning Smoky Mountains, combining historical aviation with unparalleled scenic beauty. Get ready to create lasting memories. Come see what it is to become a WW2 Fighter Pilot, while taking in the breath taking views of the Carolinas and Smoky Mountains.
Our flight packages:
We offer a range of unique sightseeing tours tailored to provide different historical insights and views of the Smoky Mountains and Carolinas. Choose the perfect flight to satisfy your need for speed.
Discovery flights available:
About Carolina Warbird Experience:
Carolina Warbird Experience was founded on a deep passion for aviation history and the breathtaking beauty of the Smoky Mountains. We are dedicated to providing safe, educational, and exhilarating flights in a meticulously maintained SNJ-5 WWII Advanced Trainer. Our mission is to share this unique piece of history with you.
"Carolina Warbird Experience was absolutely incredible! Flying over the Smoky Mountains in a genuine WWII SNJ-5 was a dream come true. Highly recommend it!"
Sarah M.
"An unforgettable journey! The views were spectacular, and the history brought to life by the flight was truly amazing. This is a must-do flight. Tom made it so smooth and I can not wait to fly with him again soon"
David R.
"From takeoff to landing, every aspect of our experience was seamless and spectacular. Tom is fantastic, and the flight was beyond my expectations."
Jessica L.
Contact us
Gatlinburg, TN. Gastonia, NC.
Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)
1126 Gaston Day School Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056
Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Aiport (KGKT)
134 Air Museum Way, Sevierville, TN 37862