Sky Combat Ace

4÷30÷16 2 people lost their lives during a flight that shouldn’t have ever taken off do to horrible weather conditions.

Riding in one of these planes is unlike anything you have ever experienced. I’ve done skydiving, plenty of roller coasters, and all sorts of other things, but this hands down wins as the most exciting, adrenaline pumping things I’ve ever done.
The cost is high, so be sure this is something you can handle. If you’re going to be throwing up and miserable three minutes in, you might be better off getting a cheaper helicopter tour of the area or going on one of their more tame flights. I went with Afterburner Aerobatics flight. The pilot was basically willing to do anything, and it was a blast!
I arrived at the hangar. They then explained what we would be doing and some of the mechanics behind it. After a small training I was ready to go. We rolled out of the hangar and took off to the sky. The pilot was friendly and good communicating back and forth with me on what we were about to do as well as checking to see how I felt. We did the basics, barrel rolls, stalls, loops, and then we got to the crazier stuff. I don’t even know the names of the maneuvers we were doing, but we were flipping and twisting through the sky like crazy. I’m sure the pilot says this a lot, but according to him I went through more maneuvers than any other passenger he had flown.
After the flight I felt fine. On the way back to Las Vegas we stopped, I threw up, and that was that.

Holy sh*t is all I have to say. This is by far the biggest adrenaline rush I’ve ever experienced. It can be compared to no other. Skydiving is great and I’ve done it a bunch of times, but this truly is a once in a lifetime thing.
The pilots are great too. I chose not to get «G-​locked», but now wish I had after feeling 7 Gs.
Worth every penny. No joke. Pull the trigger on this.

Where do I began. We have seen advertisement for this place in a book we picked up at the hotel and thought that this should be fun. And it was everything we expected and more. First we were picked up at our hotel in a nice hummer. Once we got to the place we was greeted by such friendly staff and what a sense of humor they have. We signed in and was briefed and what to do and what not to do. Then we meet with our pilots and started to gear up. I was so nervous I wanted to get out but I told my bf that I would do it with him since it was his birthday. The pilot was freaking awesome. I can’t even began to explain the experience. It’s something that you have to do On your own. We did the afterburners. I don’t recommend anything less then that. It’s definitely worth the money. Everyone who goes to Vegas should experience this. I also recommend that your purchase the video. However, do not and I repeat do not purchase the cheap video, spend the money and upgrade to the next package its definitely worth it, you won’t regret it. Do not eat a heavy meal before flying it will make feel sick after. They give you water make sure you hydrate.

Once in a lifetime experience for sure! I did the Top Gun experience where you get to ride and fly a fighter jet. I have flown a few times in other planes, although no experience is needed. I learned that children as young as 11 years old can participate in this daring activity. The staff were all knowledgeable and friendly. The airport is a short drive from the strip. While I feel it was a bit overpriced ($ 600 for Top Gun — only 30 mins flight and another $ 200 for video and photos), if you have the money, it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Not for the faint of heart! Loved it even though it drained my wallet in less than an hour.

Amazing Amazing Amazing the best thing I have ever done in my life. Staff and service was excellent. Pilots were all so friendly n very professional. My family took the spectator plane and had an awesome time watching me fly. My 8 year old son in the spectator plane got to fly the plane n take controls too. I recommend this 100% to everyone out there. Trust me you will love it. Thank you to all at Sky Combat Ace for making this possible. You guys are amazing. I did the Top Gun Package

I like roller coasters and other thrill rides but I do not care for rides that spin so prior to my flight I was a little nervous about getting airsick. In preparation, I ate a light breakfast, ginger tea and had a motion sickness pill. After arriving at the facility, we were given a debriefing on the aircraft, safety measures and the range of stunts that we were about to experience. Then it was time to fly and I hopped in the plane around 12pm.
The takeoff was exhilarating! Flying alongside my two friends in the air and talking to them over the intercom was so incredible it was almost like I was dreaming! After watching my buddy do a barrel roll up over our aircraft my pilot, Smokey, told me it was our turn. We did the barrel roll and the loop and I even got to fly the plane myself before my stomach started to feel upset. I let my pilot know and he was happy to take it easy.
Unfortunately all my careful preparation did not help as I did end up having to use the airsick bag. All was not lost though as I had a front row seat to watch my friends perform their crazy acrobatic maneuvers and then some air to air combat! It is amazing to see what those planes can do in the air!
This was unlike any ride I have ever been on and I tell everyone I can about how exciting it was to experience something like this. Even though I got queasy I would totally go again, that is how awesome it was! I got to fly an aerobatic plane!!!

Holy Shiznit.
I’ve had a love for planes, aviation and all that since I was a kid. And when I saw this place, I HAD to give it a shot. So me and my fiancé got the best package and went up together.
First thing that needs to be said: The staff here is AWESOME. They’ve got great energy, they are fun, and they are all about making sure you have the best experience. And when they let you fly the plane, it’s no joke. They give you great constant feedback so it never feels like you’re on your own. Total confidence booster and makes doing these insane stunts a total blast!
The dog fighting was awesome. I definitely got some tunnel vision during the more intense turns but didn’t matter. It was a great experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone with even an inkling of adrenaline junkie in them. This is what you WISH every roller coaster was.
Oh. PSA. Don’t be stupid and do this hung over. Eat healthy and light and give yourself enough time to digest it, and drink plenty of water before hand. Do that, and you’ll be able to go pretty crazy in these planes.

This is far and away beyond anything else you’ll experience in Vegas, or anywhere else for that matter. Best of all, you can have the flight tailored to your desires. Want to go hardcore? They can do some of the craziest stuff you’ve ever imagined. Want to take it easy? They can take it slow or even let you spend more time flying the plane. Just let them know.
Pros
Unlike anything you’ve experienced
The price really isn’t bad for how unique and incredible the experience is
You feel completely safe throughout the process
I flew a freaking plane!
These things are more maneuverable than an F-​16
The dogfighting was insane
Cons
You need to be clear about what you can/can’t handle. If a bumpy takeoff on a commercial flight makes your stomach upset, let the pilots know you can’t handle much and they’ll take it easier on you. If you’ve never gotten airsick in your entire life/​have an iron stomach, you’ll do things in this plane that 99% of PILOTS have never done.
The guys are great, they really want you to have an awesome experience, they’re incredibly skilled and totally safe, and the whole facility is A+.
Side note: Whoever left a review saying the place is hard to find obviously didn’t use Google Maps. I punched the business name into Google Maps and it literally took me right to their door, so… can’t get much easier than that!
¹⁰⁄₁₀ Would do it again

I’ve been skydiving and stuff like that. This is a different animal. Different sensation and an incredible experience.
Being able to fly the plane and do my own tricks was also nuts. At one point we were dogfighting and at another we were doing a ridiculous tumble stunt. Would definitely recommend.

Ridiculous. Amaze-​balls. Pinch me, I’m dreaming. These are some of the thoughts that popped in my head after I got out of the cockpit. Wow. It was an amazing thrill ride. Most adrenaline-​laced fun I’ve had in my entire life; and I use to be a motorcycle stunt rider! I recommend SCA to any and everyone who will listen! The staff is amazing, the pilots are amazing, and the planes look like brand new exotic sports cars. First-​class all the way.
But what I really liked about the SCA experience is that it wasn’t super gimmicky. I’m not easily impressed with «tourist-​type» things and so even though I was excited for the planes, I wasn’t too thrilled about having a «babysitter» with me. But if my pilot «Tex» was a babysitter, he’d be the coolest babysitter ever! Once he noticed that I was comfortable and ready to rock, oh baby! We ROCKED! We flew like a bat out of hell! Tex tailored the experience to my liking. It wasn’t gimmicky at all. It was balls-​to-​the-​wall and we even finished with an awesome hard and fast short approach to the airport.
Slice of heaven. I’ll for sure have another.

TOTALLY WORTH IT!!! I knew doing aerobatics in an Extra 330 would be awesome, but my expectations were more than blown away. Honestly the most exciting, badass adventure I’ve ever been on. Went with the Top Gun package and it was worth every penny. You can tell the pilot if you want him to ease off a bit, or tell him to go balls to the wall… which is my suggestion if you’re a real thrill-​seeker.
I flew with Tex, former F-​16 pilot, and he flew the crap out of that plane. All the pilots and staff were super cool… even the hanger was awesome. After the flight I just wanted to stay and hangout.

Like the overwhelming majority of the SCA reviews, this adventure is truly worthy of a 5 star rating. We went in for a Bachelor party weekend and since I was the best man I figured what a great way to kick it off.
From the first email to SCA Fe was an absolute gem making all the arrangements to make our flights a memorable experience and we soon learned the rest of the staff was fun, professional, hospitable and the kind of group we could have go have a beer with. Just good people.
The planes are great feats of German engineering and the facilities had everything you need when you think man cave.
Both me and the groom have traveled the world and done some crazy stuff and this experience goes on the mantle with the rest of them.
We’ll be back for another round!

Amazing! I asked my guy to push it if I acted like a wuss. He finished with a negative g something, something. Lol, last time I will taunt a pilot. Great guys, incredible fun. Thank you guys so much!

I bought my boyfriend a plane ride for his Valentines Day surprise. He absolutely loves flying and aviation so when I saw they had a groupon special I jumped on that and got a gift certificate. The day we scheduled the ride it was too cloudy so we had to reschedule. We were both super excited by the time the date of the ride came around. He had an amazing time. The staff were all really great. It was a once in a lifetime sort of experience he’ll never forget. I highly recommend it.

Whoooaaa what an experience!
I couldn’t stop shouting! wwwoooohhhhooooo…
Ask for G LOCK… you’ll NEVER forget it… NEVER! YOU WILL LOVE IT
Just got back to our hotel and thought of writing a review for AFTERBURNER. SCA gave us complimentary pickup and drop-​off near our hotel which was pleasant coz we didn’t want to drive after, what could only be described as, «the most fun in air one could have». Trust me, skip driving and opt for complimentary pickup and drop-off…you won’t be mentally prepared to drive back. I’m sorry I forgot the name of the guy who drove us there. he was a jolly person. we took an hour to rest after our adventure and he waited patiently till we were ready to leave.
The hanger room was impressive too. Loved the color of the walls, pool table, foosball table, some game I forgot the name of.lol.the entire staff was humble and patient with us…
Tex was an F16 USairforce pilot… my hubby was his wingman and Rick is been flying planes since he was 6! I got to be his wingman :) They were the best pilots we could have got… they made us laugh and maneuvered their planes to give us an experience of a lifetime… i opted for G lock too! Ask them the details and try once… you’ll get the best video to make every your friends and family envy you ;)
Oh yes they have Gary as their photographer. he’s awesome too and they ask you to choose your pictures and videos… the cost is high but worth the experience mahn!
We got free souvenirs too with our Groupon deal :)
Would definitely recommend doing it atleast once… twice or thrice if you are like me… :)
You guys were awesome… the entire staff was awesome… wwwoooohhhhooooo!

First, don’t listen to your GPS, it probably takes you the wrong way once you’re at the airport. Not their fault, but worth noting.
I drove myself, and the team wasn’t quite ready for me when I arrived (they timed check-​in based on their shuttle). Diesel helped me with check in, he seemed like a nice guy. They definitely push the up-​sell, on everything. The guy wasn’t pushy or rude at all, just don’t be surprised when they throw lots of add-​ons at you at the door. I suited up, and waited for the shuttle to arrive with the other people, so they could do one safety briefing. As I was already checked in, I was first up out of my group.
The flight was great. They take you out over the desert, and get right into the tricks. Things did feel a little rushed; you have the choice of quick succession stunts, or a brief breather in between, cutting some of them out. I of course wanted to go through all the tricks, but that meant I didn’t have a chance to center myself (regain my wits!) to appreciate them as much. The low altitude canyon run at the end was pretty cool. The pilot was very skilled, and had good energy, I never felt unsafe.
There were some logistic snaffos at the hanger on my return, which really frustrated my pilot, and he was fairly vocal about it. The fuel truck was in his way, no one came out to escort me back in, and he was pressed for time. The pilot helped me out of the plane, and I was effectively abandoned on the tarmac. I wandered into the hanger, took off my gear, left it on the table, wandered till I found the administrator to provide gratuity to, and headed out, without anyone even really acknowledging me. A disappointing end to a good experience.
Pricing — The pricing for the flight was reasonable (keep an eye out for discounts via Groupon, etc.). I was amazed at what they charged for video of the experience (base cost of $ 200, and going way up from there). $ 200 got you front on video set to music, add another $ 100 and you get a mix of front & side view; if you want a combination with instrument readings, add another $ 100. My impression is that it’s a high-​res GoPro, and while those aren’t cheap, each recording shouldn’t be paying for an entire camera (IMNSHO). It’s 15 minutes of video editing, of up to 3 cameras, with a standard music list to choose from. I would have liked to’ve gotten a video, but the base price of $ 200 was too much.

I’ve been wanting to go here for a long time and I finally did this last weekend. Everything about this place is AMAZING! The staff, the planes, and the whole experience overall. Everyone there was very friendly and professional and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in the door. My pilot Tex was a madman! In a good way :). We flew loops, barrel rolls, hammerheads, flat spins, a high G turn, and even a lomcevak where the plane tumbles end over end. We also did some low level flying through the hills simulating a strike on a missile installation. If you like high speed thrills and you’re an adrenaline junkie like myself you have to do this! It’s truly an amazing experience not to be missed. I will be back!!!

Let me say I did not fly with Ace Combat so I am hanging in the cool hangar today with some cool planes. My husband is doing the aerobatic flight on the Extra 330. He is smiling big! The pilot Ryan is so professional and explained everything to a tee. I sat in on the informative session. Very professional company. My husband now wants me to do it. He is so happy and loved his flight. So ladies if you have an adventurous husband and want to make him happy buy him an Ace Combat flight.

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!