DescriptionDo your palms get sweaty watching the movie Top Gun? This is just like you’ve seen on TV and in the movies, except you will be the one doing the yankin’ and bankin’!
This is a hands-on, heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping aerial combat mission.
After takeoff, you take over to get the feel of the controls en route to "enemy territory." Once there, your instructor will demonstrate an engagement and the maneuvers discussed during your pre-flight briefing. Then you are back in control for 3 full-on, claws-out dogfights.
You fly under the guidance of your assigned pilot, many of whom are real active-duty Marine Corps and Navy fighter pilots are. You call the shots, literally! No pilot’s license or experience required.
Go ahead, make an Ace of yourself!
Your Aircraft
Your aircraft is a propeller-driven, 150-horsepower Varga VG-21s. They have excellent climb and turning performance, and room for two pilots in tandem seating with joystick controls. They are an absolute pleasure to fly.
AvailabilityYear Round on Saturdays and Sundays.
Times are 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. normally, with a 5:00 p.m. slot added during the summer.
LocationMontgomery Field, San Diego, CADuration1.5-2 hour total with 35-45 minutes of flight time.Essential InformationA minimum of 2 participants is required for the air combat mission. Participants booking as individuals will be placed on a ’stand by’ list until they can be paired with someone else.
No experience necessary. Participants should be at least 10 years of age and must weigh no more than 230 pounds and be no taller than 6’3".Participants1 per planeWeatherThis experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.What to WearWear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes sneakers recommended.Booking InformationFor this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 21 days in advance.Cancellation PolicyPrior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9’s standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. All cancellations are subject to a 10% fee. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.
