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Location(s): Mesa, AZ
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Air Combat Mission

Be a Top Gun fighter ace flying in your very own combat mission!
  • FAA certified instructors are real military NATO fighter pilots with vast flying experience
  • Your aircraft is a German-built, EXTRA 300L: the highest performance certified aerobatic aircraft in the World
  • A realistic hard-charging fun-filled air combat experience that you will never forget!
  • You fly 75% of the time, no experience necessary!
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Description:
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.

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.

We have two air to air combat mission profiles to choose from:

Intro to Air Combat: Includes 30 minutes of flight time.

Top Gun Air Combat Mission: Includes 1 hour of flight time. Either way, you fly 75% of the time!

Live the dream of learning to be a fighter pilot without committing to years of military service!

Availability:
Year Round; Tuesday - Saturday.

Times fluctuate depending on season.
Mid-May through September: 6:00am - 10:00am
October through Mid-May: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Location(s):
Mesa, AZ

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 250lbs (based on parachute limits).

We have two air to air combat mission profiles to choose from:

Intro to Air Combat: Includes 30 minutes of flight time.

Top Gun Air Combat Mission: Includes 1 hour of flight time.

Duration:
Half Day with 30 or 60 minutes of flight time.

Maximum Participants:
Up to 12 per Day

Spectators:
Allowed. Children under 12 will not be allowed in briefing area during briefings.

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Wear comfortable and casual clothing. Flight suit and helmet provided.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 21 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy:
All bookings for this Experience are final, no exchanges are allowed. If a cancellation is made 72 hours or more prior to your booked date, you will be able to reschedule. If a cancellation is made less than 72 hours prior to your booked date, you will lose the value of your experience.

Experience ID:
AIR-PHX-0005

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Your whole organization is outstanding. I expected the pre-flight to last only about 20 minutes or so, but it was so complete it left very few questions for me to ask. It was a time period where my confidence certainly was built up and I really looke ... Read More>>

Ken Yabe - Phoenix Arizona
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Ken Yabe
From Phoenix Arizona

Your whole organization is outstanding. I expected the pre-flight to last only about 20 minutes or so, but it was so complete it left very few questions for me to ask. It was a time period where my confidence certainly was built up and I really looked forward to the flight itself. It probably was one of the best, most outstanding experiences of my life and I'm anxious to do it again. As to when, I really don't know but I hope it's soon ... I do endorse the flying adventure and would recommend it to anyone.

  1. 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.