Fly like a Fighter Pilot
Mesa, AZ
From $1370
4 Options Available
About this experience
Learn how to outwit, out fly, and out gun your opponent as you whip your way through the combat field, the sky, during this air combat mission around Phoenix!
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- AIR-PHX-0005
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Dates - Phoenix, AZ
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5 Stars
Preparation and preflight training was particularly good. Was treated like a VIP the entire time and had a blast. -
5 Stars
It was a total blast. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. they really took the time to make it an enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in high performance flying. It was an adrenaline rush.
- FAA certified instructors are real military NATO fighter pilots with vast flying experience
- Fly a German-built, FAA certified Extra 300L Aerobatic Aircraft
- Complete 5 G's pulling air combat engagements utilizing offensive and defensive tactics against your opponent
- Cameras on the plane will record every engagement
- Slide into the cockpit for a realistic, adrenaline pumping air combat experience!
Experience the thrill of flying like a fighter pilot during this authentic air combat mission!
After a classroom session on modern air combat maneuvering and safety, you and your fighter pilot instructor will get strapped into the Extra 300L for the flight of your life. Your plane will also be specially equipped with an integrated projected gunsight, smoke generators and a combat sounds card.
As you speed down the runaway and launch into the clear blue sky your heart starts racing with anticipation. Before you know it, it's "Check Six!" and you are pulling 5-G air combat maneuvers in an action-packed combat mission against an enemy aircraft.
The flight is culminated with a thrilling three-dimensional smoke chase, each aircraft alternating "lead and follow" positions across the sky.
An exciting high-speed, low altitude pass down the runway marks your arrival and "wow's" family and friends watching from our observation deck.
Choose between 2 air combat mission profiles:
Intro to Air Combat Mission: You will learn the basics of modern air combat maneuvering with both offensive and defensive engagements. Includes up to 30 minutes of flight time.
Top Gun Air Combat Mission: You will experience all that's included in the Intro to Air Combat profile plus 3 scored competition engagements as well as unlimited aerobatics. Enjoy up to 1 hour of flight time.
Live the dream of learning to be a fighter pilot without committing to years of military service!
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!Year-Round:
Select Mondays - 8:00 AM, 1:30 PM
Select Fridays- 11:30 AM
Essential Information
- No flying experience required
- A pilot will accompany you in the plane, but you will fly up to 75% of the time
- Participants must be at least 15 years old, no taller than 6'6", and weigh no more than 250 lbs (based on parachute limits)
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What is included in the 60-minute experience that's not included in the 30 minute?
The 30 Minute Lesson is designed to teach you the basics of modern air combat maneuvering, both offensive and defensive, and engage in actual air-to-air combat.
The 60 Minute Lesson is more advanced. This experience includes everything in the 30 Minute Intro program plus 3 scored competition engagements for the prestigious "Top Gun", "Aero God" and "G-Monger awards, as well as unlimited aerobatics.
What are the requirements for participation?
Participants must be at least 15 years old, no taller than 6'6", and weigh no more than 250 lbs.
What type of aircraft will I fly in?
Your mission will be flown in an Extra 300L, a high performance aerobatic airplane.
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.