The most incredible thing about this experience to know is that it isn't a passive joy ride, but an active experience where you take over control of the plane and fly the plane for 60-90 seconds, for three rounds, as you engage in an actual dog flight with another plane and participant! Get the dog fighting package. You do that three times, and actually get to fly the plane yourself for 3-5 minutes. It's wild. These planes are capable of 10G, F16s can only do 9G. They were built to simulate experience for fighter pilots. Flying the plane is the best. You will never get a chance to do this anywhere else, since it doesn't exist. The "bombing run" through Red Rock canyon is unreal too. Doesn't seem like these planes should be able to do the things they can do on any axis on the sky. Total paradigm shift in the mind when you are accustomed to driving a car on a flat surface. Tip: I was worried about the motion sickness, but took a couple of Meclizine pills an hour before which I recommend, especially if you are going for the hard core experience. Pilots can sense your limits though and keep things at the intensity level you request. read more

Set my wife up for an aerobatics ride along so this review is based on her experience. Overall, she had a great time with her ride along and add on additional aerobatics experience. Staff and facilities were great, and they are located at the North Las Vegas Airport. Overall, it was a very thrilling and fun experience for her. Her only negative comment was that her flight was scheduled for 11am and she showed up at 1030am as required, however, she waited over 2 hours and 15 minutes before she finally got up in the air and was really not provided any reason while she was waiting for the delay (she was thinking they may have been short either a plane or pilot). Overall, she recommends the experience and had a great time. read more

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Had lots of fun, great experience, felt safe, would do it again in a heart beat, pilot was very accomodating read more

5 stars doesn't cut it, these guys are off the scale!!! By far the BEST experience we have ever had, apart from the first time we did this 10 years ago of course The communication and organisation was spot on from the start. Jackie the driver was knowledgeable and friendly, and the transport was clean and comfortable. Josh my pilot, was awesome!! Huntley, aka $ store Tom Cruise was Helens pilot was awesome too!! The pilots are so talented and I am in awe of them being able to do the tricks they do. Incredible work! It was amazing from start to finish and we will definitely be booking again when we return next year. Highly recommend you buy the footage as that has been well worth it for the laughs it has given us. We still watch the videos back and cry with laughter at the g force pulling my face off. Absolutely hilarious!! Thank you so much for an incredible experience once again, we appreciate you and recommend everyone going to Vegas to pay you a visit! I've attached some screenshots, hope they give you a laugh as much as we do. read more

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We arrived and the facility was well equipped, similar to a military squadron. Flight suits and patches were provided and my fiance, of course, picked my name tag per tradition. I met my pilot, Sandman and he provided the safety brief which was very thorough and put me at ease! Soon, we were in the air doing crazy acrobatic maneuvers and got to pull some G's! I felt safe the entire time and know these pilots are highly skilled. I highly recommend this experience! read more

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Simply the best! A unique experience that hits the mark on ALL fronts! The team is top notch, this is truly a once in a lifetime experience (unless you come back for more), the pilots, dedication to safety, atmousphere... all of it. Top notch! I cannot recommend this experience enough. My wife and I did the extended dog-fighting experience with the full video package. We received the pics and video right away and we cannot stop showing our friends and family... For the record, my wife is quite the pilot! Nothing like this experience in my 45 years of life. Do this... you'll love it! read more

I had an exceptional time at sky combat ace! It was absolutely a bucket list MUST DO experience. There is nothing out there like this, it is so incredibly special and unique. The entire staff was so kind and made me laugh. They were joking and had such a great energy the entire time. My pilot Tex rocked my world and knocked my socks off. He knew exactly what he was doing and he flew with precision and exceptional talent. I got the experience of a lifetime with him he was very communicative and made sure I was having a good time the entire time, I know that if I wanted to go easier he would have absolutely done that but I did not go for that! Kevin was an awesome driver and his dad jokes were on point. The check in girl Mia was very knowledgeable and energetic. I had a truly lovely time and will definitely be getting this as a gift for all my family and friends. read more

They are not upfront, after you paid...as you are boarding the plane. they will tell you will need to use a parachute to jump of the plane without proper training, and they will charge your credit card the day after you left with additional fees. read more

This adventure was on my bucket list forever, my hubby surprised me with the gift certificate for our 20th anniversary. I always wanted to feel how it is to fly this fast and als could not resist the opportunity to try some maneuvers myself. I did the add on for the Red Rock which was on sale - it was amazing. My pilot did not hold back. I was teribble as pilot but she was able to instruct me well and keep us both safe. It is best adventure I did so far and worth the money! read more

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Super fun flying with Ian, callsign "Tectonic." You will never encounter G loads like this again unless you sign up for another ride. Ian was very friendly and made sure I was doing fine. Two suggestions for new SCA copilots. 1. Be sure to get the headphones with a chin strap. My didn't have a strap and kept falling off every time we went inverted. 2. Even if you're cold, do not close the air vents. I closed the vents and the exhaust fumes were almost overwhelming. Finally, if you're a tall guy like me you will struggle to keep your feet off of the rudder pedals. If you are a pilot, be sure to bring your logbook. Since all the Sky Combat Acers are also flight instructors, you can log the tail wheel and high performance time. read more

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I can't say enough about this business. If you are looking for a once in a lifetime, memorable experience, this is the place to go. This is a bucket list item everyone should do once in their life. Perfect for yourself, or even as a gift for someone you know who is an aviation enthusiast, or adrenaline junkie. Their customer service is top notch with staff who truly care about giving you a memorable experience. Even if you are not flying, their customer experience attentiveness is extraordinary. They have a comfortable waiting area with games and other activities. Their attention to safety is excellent with a thorough flight briefing. Come strapped in ready to fly a half million dollar unlimited aircraft for a true Las Vegas thrill. It's worth every penny you will spend. read more

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Fantastic experience in Las Vegas location. Professional instructors who told us everything we needed to know. Short wait to get started. Awesome photo taken around the plane. Video packages of different levels available-and they are awesome!. My 'wingman'/copilot Caroline is a consummate professional who explained everything to me, told me what we were doing, let me take the controls (not just a quick turn, but several- I was doing the dogfighting and my turn at aerobatics) and helped me to get my first air-to-air 'kill'. These are very cool professional and make sure you have an experience you'll never forget. They even gave me a logbook and Caroline logged in my flight time because I'm thinking about getting a pilot's license. I'm going back next year! And you should check out their videos on Instagram. You'll get the need for speed! My callsign? #Mayhem! read more

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My husband bought the trip for me as a birthday gift and I don't know how he's ever going to top it. They picked us up at our hotel in Vegas and it was about 20 minutes to get out to the small airport. They give you a pre-flight demo and while you're waiting, there is a nicely-appointed waiting area stocked with sodas and snacks. Tex, the owner, was our pilot. He and his staff were really great to work with and the experience was unlike anything else. It's definitely not a cheap experience, but it was totally worth it. read more

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WOW! Hands down the experience with Sky Combat Ace was remarkable! I booked the Afterburner Experience and did the extra Red Rock experience add on. We had their shuttle service pick us up. Clean, comfortable, great ride, good communication on pickup. Our shuttle driver, Cavan, was the first person for us to meet from Sky Combat Ace and he made a great impression. Found out later that Cavan is also the photo editor and I must say a very helpful person. Tex...is was a pleasure to meet you and I thank you for your service. You have a great organization and the experiences you offer are exciting as all hell. McFly...thank you for the safety briefing and the bit of humor you added into it. It is serious stuff to go over, as you never know, but the experience is also to be fun. My pilot, Sara aka "L.A.M.B" (I will just leave that up to the imagination, and not post it here) was PHENOMENAL! It was a pleasure meeting you and literally putting my life in your hands for approx 30 minutes. I think I was upside down more than right side up...LOL! What a blast! I laughed, I hooted, I hollered, and thank goodness I didn't lose my stomach contents. Thank you for making this experience a truly exceptional one. Denise aka "Tumbleweed" read more

Sky Combat Ace - My pilot, Sara aka "L.A.M.B" and I. - Aerial Tours Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

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SCA is amazing! From the moment you step in until you leave, everyone is friendly, informative, and all around good vibes. Mia oriented us, she's awesome! I didn't catch the photographers name or the guy that drove us to the plane but they're awesome as well! They're all so personable and make the overall experience comfortable from the beginning. I flew with Axel. He's great, funny and informative. I was nervous about all the "what ifs" and he went over safety with me again, so I felt better. The moment we took off, I wasn't scared anymore. The pilots will talk to you the whole time and share in your excitement. It was an experience that I've wanted to do for years. Tips for first timers like me -drink water before you fly -eat a small snack an hour or two before -caution for motion sickness ppl: best to take non-drowsy Dramamine. I didn't take it, but wish I had. I took it after the fact. -eat after your flight -the the photo package is worth it -wear sunglasses - we wore the jump suits for pictures and then took them off for the flight (it was hot) -enjoy every minute, it goes by fast! Thank you SCA! read more

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I had so much fun today! Huntley was my pilot/instructor. Super cool dude, great pilot, and it was such a fun coincidence that he studied law and I'm currently practicing California law. This program is expensive on paper. But in reality it's worth every penny because it truly is a once in a life time experience. The staff is super friendly, they let you kick back and relax for as long as you need to pre and post flight, so don't be afraid to come early. Overall, if you're local or visiting Vegas, buy the experience! Just do it! In our field we call this an abnormally dangerous activity... but don't be a wimp. Go! I also cannot wait to be a basic B and share the photos and videos on my IG. DO IT FOR THE GRAM! Haha read more

SORRY ABOUT THIS POST , i accidentaly put it in this Location BUT my SON FLEW in EL CAJON SAN DIEGO . LOOK on my REVIEW at SKYCOMBAT ACE in EL CAJON , he also has a VIDEO of his FLIGHT on my other REVIEW ( The CORRECT LOCATION ) My son 13-year-old like to do a lot of adventures. So we surprised him with a Blood Pumpin thrill ride " FLY YOUR OWN PLANE " I called him to come home right away and said that he was still GOLFING with his Dad. I just said okay then I will cancel our " THE AFTERBURNER FLIGHT ". The moment he heard it, I heard him yelling, Dad packed it up, mom called. They came home to hug me and says let's go, mom. So we arrive at the place and saw a lot of planes but we were instructed to wait outside for safety reasons because there were a lot of planes coming in and out and only get in when a PILOT comes to pick us up. we CHOSE the FLIGHT called .... "AFTERBURNER FLIGHT " ... it's a flight you can "FLY YOUR PLANE", take control and Maneuver it with the supervision of course of a Highly trained Pilot. When it's my son's turn to fly, we are greeted by a very nice Pilot. The FIRST thing we did was go to the briefing room with our Pilot where we watch the Safety and Rules while Flying. I was too nervous while my son was getting ready and my son was just relaxed and have this big smile like he is so excited about it. We watch them start flying out until they just disappeared from our sight. A couple of hours later they came back and my son start talking about the different kinds of Exhibitions they did. Some examples of what they did were: *The inside loop *The outside loop *The Aileron Roll *The Tailside *Stall Turn * Falling Leaf My son was very Happy about his flight and says: "BEST EXPERIENCE to FLY a PLANE" and did "Stunts" in the air ! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company to everyone! Also, do not ever leave this place without Purchasing your FLIGHT PHOTOS and VIDEOS. It's all worth it! read more

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To say this was a memorable experience as an understatement. I have been up in a P51 Mustang, pits, L29, and numerous other high-performance aircraft. The extra 330 is beyond belief. One word of advice, if you chew tobacco, spit it out before you go up or else you will get sick. Initially we flew through red rock Canyon and performed some basic aerobatics which was simply stunning and breathtaking. As an aircraft owner and student pilot, you can see the safety margin the pilots set prior to executing maneuvers when in proximity of each other. I learned a ton About aerodynamics and most importantly accelerated stalls. It is very difficult to explain until you actually perform them and understanding that a wing can stall at any speed. My pilot allowed me to perform some stall recoveries which is very important when you're learning to fly as the FAA no longer requires stalls as part of the curriculum. But, to take the controls, perform hammer heads, tail slides, aileron rolls, barrel rolls, etcetera, is a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you are contemplating doing this, I would highly recommend doing it expeditiously. The first question I asked of the facility, how in the heck do you guys get insurance? They just laughed and said it's super super expensive. One for the books, thank you to sky combat ace and the entire team, it was utterly professional from start to finish. read more

I've had a lot of flying adventures over the years. But this was definitely one of the top ones. From the great shuttle service to the lounge, it was first class all the way. Everyone was very friendly and professional. If you love aviation and flying, this is a must. read more

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This is an experience of a lifetime. Our 10 year old son has dreams of being a pilot, so we reached out to Sky Combat Ace to see if they could take him on a flight - and OH BOY did they! He was fortunate to fly with "Tex" who had many years of experience as a fighter pilot and his skills and passion for teaching were evident throughout our son's flight. He taught him 4 maneuvers, took him on a "bombing run" and gave him a tour of Lake Tahoe, including some about its history. The grin beaming across our son's face when he landed was all we needed to see to know that he is officially hooked! Thank you Tex, Mia, and the Sky Combat Ace team! read more

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A very unique experience and one I highly recommend. Caroline was the pilot I was paired with and she was amazing. Super kind, supportive, and patient. Everyone I interacted with there was very nice and helpful and they are very responsive to emails. Writing this review to give a few pointers 1. Do the red rocks add on. It is well worth it. The views are incredible and you are actually flying through the canyons. It feels like you can touch them you are so close. I have taken a helicopter ride over red rocks and it doesn't even compare. 2. If you think you will get motion sickness you WILL. I have never had an issue with planes/cars/any rollercoasters/bungee jumping but did feel queasy after skydiving. I took Dramamine the night more and morning of in addition to a light breakfast (as recommended on their website) and still got sick during the flight. They give you barf bags and Caroline was very patient. If you are prone to motion sickness I would recommend sticking with the basic maneuvers (as opposed to adding the advanced maneuver add on) as even during these the g force is intense. Going off of this this activity wipes you out/you feel exhausted afterward. They tell you not to have any big plans later in the day and to take a nap if needed. So just know when planning your trip that this is your activity for that day. 3. The video with the speed/g forces included is worth it. It is very expensive but nicely edited and for most people it's a once in a lifetime experience. read more

Every family in the world should experience these experience ! Better than disney no lines ... ! You will get a for at least 1 month ! Great experience will Return for more ! read more

Sky Combat Ace - Aerial Tours Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

The absolute best time I have ever had! I have been cliff diving, bungee jumping, sky diving and none of those will compare to flying these planes! My friend and I did the Sky Combat Laser Tag option where we got to fly the plane ourselves and shoot each other down like laser tag! Once again, it was one of the best things I have experienced in my life! I highly recommend the Sky Combat Laser Tag option along with the Extended Air Time and flying through Red Rock Canyon, it is worth every penny! My co-pilot was Ian and he was great to learn how to fly from. He coached me on the controls, how to maneuver the plane around to get the best shots to win, we smoked em!! I absolutely recommend Ian or any of the other pilots at SCA, they all are very professional and great assistances to a huge adrenaline rush! I will without a doubt be going back to SCA in Vegas or anywhere else they have locations and will be flying again. read more

Bought a package for my son in February for his birthday. He had a great time even though he losy his cookies on the way back. Pilot was very nice and the accomodations while you wait are top notch. It is a great experience. read more

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I was about to Elizabeth Hurley when my pilot asked me if I'd like to do a High G maneuver. He saved me from Yule Brenner. Great experience all around! Thank you so much! read more

Sky Combat Ace - Pte-flight - Aerial Tours Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

I had an amazing experience doing the Top Gun experience with Huntley! He briefed me on everything that we would do and made sure I had fun the entire flight. It was a 3 plane activity and it was super fun seeing the other planes flying around us and trying to "shoot" them down. 10/10 recommend the experience and Huntley as the pilot!! read more

What an experience! I've done two tours over seas for the USMC, I've traveled the world, and I've done some crazy stuff in my life but NEVER this cool! My pilot "FNG Josh" was INSANELY GOOD! It's a memory I'll cherish forever. It's an indescribable feeling to sit in this little cockpit and live out your fighter pilot dreams... It's a dream come true. The staff was incredibly nice, the facility was impressive, and I know I'll be back! read more

So I wanted to surprise a friend who had always wanted to be an air force pilot. Due to an injury he was unable to ever try and pursue a career in the Air Force so I found this while I was looking for a present for him. He had no idea I'd booked this for him. I originally booked the recon package for him but once we got there and I realized things were a la carte I added the afterburner to his package. He was so excited about it all when we got there. He got a flight suit and took some pictures and checked out everything in the hanger. The guy that explained everything and was the pilot that was taking him up was really chill and laid back. Honestly even though he ended up puking from the awesomeness of it all he told me it was one of the best experiences he's ever had. He's currently sleeping off his nausea because we were dumb and ate a huge breakfast before not even thinking of if it'd be a good idea or not....but regardless it's a must do. I'm shocked that they don't have a great following on social media because it really is so fucking fun and something you just have to cross off the bucket list. read more

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Huntley was an awesome pilot! He made it an experience I'll never forget! Highly recommend them for the adrenaline rush we all crave in life! read more

Excellent experience with this crew. Offers, for most of us, a once in a lifetime experience of what combat would be like. Great gift for that arm chair pilot to give it a go. An experience that is worth its weight in gold and pictures to share. read more

Yesterday, I did my second flight with Sky Combat Ace. It was the Afterburner in an Extra 330 plane. The flight was amazing! I had the good fortune to have Buzz as my pilot. He has many years of experience and after each maneuver, he checked with me to see how I withstood the G force. Knowing everything was fine, he pushed the envelope a bit more with a more extreme roll. And he checked with me, and then we did something more extreme, and so it went for about 25 minutes. What an adrenaline rush! We ended up experiencing G force that ranged from 7 to -2. On my two flights which Sky Combat Ace, I have been very pleased by their professionalism, their attention to detail, the reminder phone calls the day before, allowing me to reschedule when something came up--in short a very cooperative company. The hangar is spotless and the planes are in excellent condition. Do yourself a favor. If you like adventure, leave the tables for awhile and go to the Henderson Executive Airport and give this a go. You'll be glad you did! read more

Me and my son spent his 16th birthday on a flight in March. Overall, the support staff and pilots were 100% professional. From check-in, preflight and in the air, the operation was a well-oiled machine. For us the pricing was upfront. Like any business they will try to upsell for longer flight time and 360 videos of your experience. But those were optional and different for each person. But there was zero pressure to go one way or another. In our group of 6 half bought add-ons, half did not. They give you the option, and then that's it. North Las Vegas airport is at the base of the mountains and we spent less than 1 min waiting for takeoff clearance and within 3 min of takeoff we were straight into maneuvers. You do have flight controls, and can steer as much or as little as you want. I did zero and just held on. Your headset is also connected to the other planes in your group so you can talk in flight with just pushing a button. The pilots constantly checked in to gauge my comfort level, which was appreciated. When it was all said and done the experience was worth it and an easy way to make some memories. read more

Sky Combat Ace - Aerial Tours Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

Got the Top Gun package for my 14yr old daughter and she LOVED IT! Sara the Pilot was amazing! read more

Sky Combat Ace - Aerial Tours Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

I did the Recon package for my birthday last week and totally loved the entire experience! Ian was an amazing pilot and I had a lot of fun. I highly recommend this experience. read more

Great experience with Great pilots!! We did the Sky Combat and Red Rock add on. A once in a lifetime experience! Our pilots Chris and Josh are awesome aerobatic pilots. They'll cater the ride to your comfort level. We highly recommend SCA for anyone who wants a thrill ride unlike any roller coaster! read more

EPIC!!! This was by far one of the most epic experiences of my life. Actually being able to perform a barrel roll and compete in the dog fighting was something I will never for get. Combined that with the low level flying in Red Rocks Canyon just outside Vegas was EPIC!! "Tex", and "FNG Josh", you guys are badasses!! Thank you and I can't to get back in the cockpit and do it all over again. read more

I'm a corporate pilot on Learjet 60's and I was in town for two days and decided to give this place a try. I came across it via an add on Insta. All the staff was incredibly nice and the vibe was very fun. They were very accommodating (my copilot and I had called literally that morning) and we were each scheduled for the Afterburner package with the add-on advanced training. We were briefed on the safety SOPs and maneuvers ahead of time (I have my tail wheel and a good amount of prior aerobatic training and I thought it was great instruction for both beginners and experienced pilots). As for the actual flight: we did a performance takeoff and climbed out under the bravo to the mountain area for the maneuvers. Part of the time we flew in close formation which was very cool. Out in the practice area we did aileron rolls (you really get to see the roll rate with these), barrel rolls, loops (I passed on the inverted loop- not a fan of that many negative g's), hammerheads and tail slides. The advanced part I guess was the tumbles (I'm not sure of the actual name of the maneuver) and the snap rolls (you have to have them fuel the plane appropriately for these ahead of time). Both of those were amazing. We also did an inverted spin and some other things the instructor threw together (like some vertical rolls). Lastly we did a high g bank (you can do up to 8 g's with two people in the aircraft) and I passed out about 3 seconds upon reaching 8 G's lol. The instructor flipped my upside down to bring me back lol. It's unlike anything you'll ever experience. I'd do it again tomorrow. And I'm happy I got the video package! 10/10 would recommend! read more

I'll try not to pee my pants while I excitedly write this review...!! I bought my husband the Top Gun experience for his birthday, and boy oh boy-- was it the best gift in the world! He absolutely loved it. Seeing his face so happy and exhilarated was the reward for me. It is an unforgettable experience!! Worth. Every. Single. Penny. The company is run so well. Organized, safe, fun, comfortable, and kind! What else could you ask for? We got picked up at our hotel in a shuttle and had the most fun with other participants. Once at the location, everything is explained, and you will not be without -- they thought of everything. From beginning to end: the staff, the company, and the experience are all functioning at 110%. read more

Truly amazing experience! When they say you will fly the plane, it's no joke! Vertical, barrel rolls, and flying through Red Rocks- speechless. Thanks for the experience, Tex and FUNGUS (hope you get you're real name soon)!!! read more

Sky Combat Ace - Just some arial dog fighting with some of my favorite people. - Aerial Tours Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

A few of my coworkers decided to try this out. Now I am not one for roller coasters or extreme rides, so I was pretty nervous about doing this. The Staff was absolutely incredible. They made me feel very comfortable while we prepped for the flight. During the flight I was all kinds of nervous but my pilot made it all kinds of fun. He tried a few tricks to see what I liked or didn't and listened to me the entire time. He made sure I had the best experience possible. I just couldn't make it through all the planned maneuvers. My Pilot never made fun of me or made me feel bad that I couldn't take what some of my coworkers where able to get through. For me this was an experience of a lifetime. I am so thankful I tried this. And it was absolutely cool. I loved every minute of it even when my stomach was in my throat. This is simply one of the coolest things I have ever gotten to do!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!! read more

Sky Combat Ace - Aerial Tours Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada