Top Gun Air Combat Experience
You Fly the Plane!
in Mesa, Arizona
And Gift Cards
Be a Top Gun: Fly or Ride!
Experience the thrill of the dogfight in our world-class unlimited aerobatic aircraft! YOU fly the plane like a real fighter pilot or ride with a professional military pilot. You choose the adventure.
Our real military fighter pilots provide authentic tactical briefings, air combat flying experience, formation, high-speed low-altitude fly-by and comprehensive debriefing to every participant. YOU take the controls and experience the exhilaration of flying multiple real air combat engagements against your adversary.
It’s a thrill of a lifetime, where only the bullets are simulated!
Air Combat Experience Located in Mesa, Arizona, Near Phoenix & Scottsdale
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
“This far exceeded my expectations! My pilot / instructor (Monte) was a F16 pilot who attended the Air Force weapons school! The other plane that flew with us was also piloted by a F16 pilot who was also a candidate for the Space Shuttle Program! As Monte exclaimed, this is the real deal and we were taught the basic moves we would be performing before takeoff. We flew in Formation, had several dog fights, and got to do some aerobatic moves that reached over 5 Gs. This was the best present I think I’ve ever received – HIGHLY recommended.”
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Choose Your Air Combat Experience!
1/2 Day Advanced Air Combat Mission
Fly a real aircraft, hands-on, under the guidance of an expert flight instructor! In-flight video included.
- Aircraft: Extra 300L Aerobatic Aircraft
- Aircraft Control: You Fly! (No experience required)
- Flight Time: 1 Flight – Up to 1 hour
- Ground Instruction Hours: 1 hour
- Adventure Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours
- Price: $1589 or Buy 2 for $2528 (must fly as a pair)
- Location: Mesa, Arizona
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You Fly! Experience Any Aerobatic Maneuver Ever Dreamed Of!
The Aerobatic Super Ride truly exceeds its designation as a “Flight of Your Life”. For those who would love to fly a real aircraft hands-on under the guidance of an expert aerobatic instructor, the Super Ride definitely delivers an experience to remember for a lifetime.
Upon arrival at our squadron, you will be greeted by our friendly staff and introduced to your designated expert instructor pilot. Fully briefed, you and your instructor will get strapped into the aircraft for an electrifying 45-minute aerobatic flight. The mission profile begins with advanced handling and warm-ups, then progresses through aerobatic maneuvers from basic to the most advanced. Your expert instructor will demonstrate how to fly each maneuver before giving you the controls to try the maneuver yourself! Keep it mild or push yourself to the ultimate in extreme aerobatics – you choose how far you want to go. The profile culminates in an exciting high-speed low-altitude pass down the runway. During your debrief, the instructor will give an overview of your accomplishments, play the in-flight video for all to view, and conclude by presenting you with a much deserved “Hero” photo. Your video is included and other Fighter Combat gear is available for purchase.
1/2 Day Introduction to Air Combat Maneuvering
You fly this 30-minute air-to-air combat mission! No previous experience required. See mission details below.
- Aircraft: Extra 300L Aerobatic Aircraft
- Aircraft Control: You Fly! (No experience required)
- Flight Time: 1 Flight – Up to 30 minutes
- Ground Instruction Hours: 45 minutes
- Adventure Duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
- Price: $1265 or Buy 2 for $2118 (must fly as a pair)
- Location: Mesa, Arizona
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Learn the Basics of Modern Air Combat Maneuvering
You fly this 30-minute air-to-air combat mission! On this mission, you can live the dream of learning to be a fighter pilot without committing to years of military service. You will learn the basics of modern air combat maneuvering, both offensive and defensive, and engage in actual air-to-air combat.
At booking, you will receive an air combat tactics manual to review prior to your adventure. Upon arrival at our squadron, you will be greeted by our friendly staff, select a leather call-sign by which you will be known for the day, and get suited up in your flight gear. Fully briefed on tactical air combat maneuvers, you and your fighter pilot instructor will get strapped in the aircraft for your mission.
The flight profile begins with a formation take-off to the training area, where you’ll warm-up with advanced handling, weapons usage and basic aerobatic maneuvers. Then it’s “Check Six!” as you fly 5 g-pulling air combat engagements in a “Show and Do” profile utilizing offensive and defensive tactics against your opponent. The flight culminates with a thrilling three-dimensional smoke chase, each aircraft alternating “lead and follow” positions across the sky. An exciting formation high-speed low-altitude pass down the runway marks your arrival. The mission is debriefed by recreating your tactical flight using the multiple-view video and in-flight notes evaluating shots and tactics. Your video is included. Leather call sign and other FCI gear is available for purchase.
Profile:
- Formation T/O and demonstration
- Aircraft handling and G exercises
- Up to 5 air combat engagements
- Offensive perch demo with gun track exercise
- Fly offensive perch
- Defensive perch demo
- Fly defensive perch
- Neutral engagement demo
- Fighting wing tail-chase exercise
- Return to base for high speed formation Battle Break to full-stop landing
2-Day Squadron Wingman Program – Air Combat
2-day adventure includes two air combat sorties! Fly under the guidance of an expert! Inflight Video Included.
- Aircraft: Extra 300L Aerobatic Aircraft
- Aircraft Control: You Fly! (No experience required)
- Flight Time: 2 flights – Up to 90 minutes combined
- Ground Instruction Hours: 1 hour and 45 mins combined
- Adventure Duration: Two separate 1/2 days
- Price: $2385, or buy 2 for $4450
- Location: Mesa, Arizona
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Start with the basic mission then proceed to the advanced adventure…
Details on each separate flight can be found above.
Earn your Fighter Combat International Squadron patch by becoming a Squadron Wingman. This 2-day adventure includes two air combat sorties: the Introduction to Air Combat and the Advanced Air Combat Mission. Each event has a dedicated ground training session, a hands-on air combat mission with one of our fighter pilots, formation flying, ground video debriefing, completion package, and a signed hero-photo with your pilot. On return to the airport from each flight, the two aircraft will complete a formation high-speed low-altitude pass down the runway.
The missions are debriefed by recreating your tactical flights using the multiple-view video and in-flight pilot notes evaluating shots and tactics. While you and your friends watch the video, the instructor will finish your paperwork, sign your photo and make arrangements for anything else you might need. Your videos are included and other FCI gear is available for purchase.
As a “Squadron Wingman Graduate” you qualify for a 15% lifetime discount.
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