San Diego

Flight Experience in San Diego

Badge of ExcellenceSan Diego, USA
Top Gun and Air Combat Experience
Likely to Sell Out

From $559.00

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Find out what it’s like to be a fighter pilot during a high-intensity flight over San Diego. Learn basic flight maneuvering skills as you speed, twist, and turn through the sky, and enjoy aerial views of the mountains, desert, and San Diego skyline. Upgrade to include dynamic low level flying, aerobatic maneuvers, and more time in the sky; or suit up and learn to fly the plane yourself.
  • Fly over San Diego during a Top Gun and Air Combat experience
  • Learn basic flight maneuvering skills from a trained fighter pilot
  • Choose from multiple departures to easily fit this tour into your schedule
  • Round-trip transportation from select San Diego hotels included

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

For something different to do in San Diego, earn major bragging rights with this splurge.

What's Included

  • Flight (based on option selected)
  • All local taxes and fee
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Sky Combat Ace | San Diego
    1985 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your adventure starts in El Cajon, San Diego, where you’ll pair up with a fighter pilot instructor for an exciting flight experience. Feel the rush of being a “Top Gun” on a flight that’s different from a standard commercial flight.

If you choose the Recon package, expect a thrilling 10-minute aerobatic ride alongside an expert, soaking in spectacular views of San Diego’s skyline.

Opt for the Afterburner, and you'll be at the controls, executing low-level flying and intricate maneuvers like loops and rolls.

For those seeking the ultimate challenge, Sky Combat pits you against a friend in a mock aerial battle. Under expert instruction, you'll engage in tactical aerial combat, firing simulated shots in a realistic air battle.

No matter your choice, this high-intensity flight is a safe and fun experience that allows you to see the beauty of San Diego combined with the buzz of flying beside a fighter pilot.

Sky Combat Ace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • If you prefer a certain time, please list it in the special requirements field at check out
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No flight experience required
  • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must weigh a minimum of 80lbs (36 kilos) and a maximum of 265lb (130 kg / 19 stone) and maximum height of 6'6 (2 meters)
  • Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult to sign the waver
  • Service animals allowed
  • Per FAA regulations, all passenger must present photo ID at check in
  • Wear comfortable clothing, shoes and socks are required
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Shana_M
We made memories that will last a life time. They are knowledge and really Tailored the experience to your comfort level.

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Awesome
Aimee_B, May 2023
INCREDIBLE!!!!!! Rob was the best pilot, everything was unbelievable awesome!!!! He is without a doubt a dedicated and passionate acrobatic pilot. We were so lucky to have him fly with us.
Definitely have to experience it
Shana_M, May 2023
We made memories that will last a life time. They are knowledge and really Tailored the experience to your comfort level.
Great to do, fun to participate
Tatyana_M, Dec 2022
Doing acrobatics in the air and beautiful sunset over see and San Diego! Thank you team for my experience!
Loved the experience....
Martin_D, Mar 2022
Loved the experience. Very professional and safe yet laid back and fun. They run a great business and do a fantastic job. Highly recommend!
Best experience ever
Sean_B, Aug 2021
Best experience ever !! Pilot was very knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable and safe . Definitely will do again when I’m back on vacation.
Once in a lifetime experience!!!
Zachary_S, Jul 2021
I had high expectations. This experience surpassed all of them. I plan to return as soon as possible. The Topgun experience is a once in a lifetime experience!
My friend won't stop talking about it!
George_D, May 2019
Bought this a bachelor gift for my friend before his wedding. The instructor/owner was enthusiastic and went over everything to expect with him, detailed the optional routes and packages. My friend had a blast, piloting the plane himself, and said because it was so light weight it could perform practically anything you can think of. The video came out clear, took plenty of pictures too. As for me, it was a nice touch that the hanger was set as it's own lounge bar where i could relax and have a drink while he was on his adventure. Highly recommend, it was a smooth experience from booking to final video delivery.
This was so fun! The pilots were...
Alaina P, Oct 2015
This was so fun! The pilots were super friendly and very helpful!! I loved every minute of my experience even though I did get nauseous at the end!! I would totally do this again! I flew with Ben and he was great! Super funny!
Unbelievably awesome!!! I've jumped...
Jerome R, Oct 2015
Unbelievably awesome!!! I've jumped out of a plane, bungee jumped, but this one is the thrill ride of a lifetime! Getting to take controls of a combat plane is like no other experience! Then the pilot does some acrobatics for you at levels you can handle...I got up to 8.5 Gs! Unreal! Must do for any adrenaline junkie!
最高です。ロール、ループ、バレルロール、ハンマーヘッドターン、タンブルと、ひと通...
superkisaki, Oct 2015
最高です。ロール、ループ、バレルロール、ハンマーヘッドターン、タンブルと、ひと通りのアクロを体験できます。 ミラマーエアショーと絡めましたが、ヒコーキ好きにはたまらないです。

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