An Immersive Aviation Experience
Inside the DC-3
Step aboard the legendary Douglas DC-3 and travel back to the golden age of flight.
This unique, hour-long program places you in the shoes of a 1950s airline passenger, an era when cabins were unpressurized, travelers dressed in their Sunday best, and hot meals were served on ceramic dishware. As part of the experience, guests step inside the DC-3's passenger cabin and interact with reproductions of period-specific airline artifacts.
Discover how the DC-3 went from playing a pivotal role during World War II to revolutionizing commercial travel by making it reliable, profitable, and widespread for the first time in history. Participants will also explore the rich legacy of Piedmont Airlines, a cornerstone of North Carolina's aviation heritage.
Accessibility
- Due to the aircraft's design, the cabin portion of this experience is not ADA accessible.
- Tour participants should be able to climb stairs and be capable of moderate physical activity.
- You enter the aircraft at your own risk.
Tickets for “Inside the DC-3” cost $10 in addition to the price of admission.
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