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Sky Combat Ace

4.6 (136 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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John P.

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.

Marie F.

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.

Acrobatic flying
Wendy S.

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!

John G.

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.

Me piloting the plane

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!

My pilot, Sara aka "L.A.M.B" and I.
Denise W.

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"

Allyson C.

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.

Marilyn G.

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!

Me, ready to fly!
Mark A.

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!

Ch L.

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!

John D.

Awesome experience - HIGHLY recommend and even thought a private pilot, Josh, call sign Pimp, pushed me to limits in what is now my fav airplane: Extra 300. Plane + CFI Josh was a blast to fly with: aerobatics, sim bombing run, canyon flying.....dream come true! Mia and rest of team take great care of you and videos just received are excellent. 10/10 stars. John (aka Turbo)

Art H.

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.

Games and waiting area
Keith B.

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.

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Reviews are largely positive, with many describing a unique and thrilling experience. Pilots are praised as skilled and professional, and the friendly, supportive staff stand out. The memorable video packages are also recommended.

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