Here's something fun to do if you ever get the chance. Warbird Adventures offers you the opportunity to fly in the premier fighter-trainer of WWII, the North American T-6 TEXAN.

Over 70% of the Allied pilots received their fighter training in these aircraft. You get your choice of having your wits scared out of you via aerobatic flight, or keep your stomach where it ought to be with straight and level flight. You get to take the controls in the front seat while an experienced instructor teaches you everything about flying this piece of history.

It's not cheap though, so you better have some serious expendable cash. Instruction by the hour is $580, and you can buy packages starting at about $3000. Serious cash, but some serious fun too!