Fighter Pilot Introduction, Las Vegas

• Half day at Fighter Pilot School
• Includes 1 tactical mission and 5-6 dogfights
• Fly state of the art military aircraft including the SIAI Marchetti SF260
• Learn from expert fighter pilots, trained by the military
• You must weight less than 250 lbs and be no taller than 6 ' 7 "

You'll learn basic Air Combat Maneuvers in a program that lasts a full day. The experience includes a tactical mission with 5-6 dogfights. You'll use real military aircraft including the SIAI Marchetti SF260, under the guidance of licensed fighter pilot instructors. This extraordinary adventure provides the chance to experience the thrill and adrenalin of flying a light attack fighter in air-to-air combat. The only thing that is not real are the bullets. Fully briefed, you will climb into the aircraft alongside your instructor and you will be in control of the aircraft as you engage in air to air dogfights. Every maneuver is recorded during your flight and the tapes are yours to keep.

Flying is weather dependent and there is also a risk of air sickness. If you are prone to motion sickness, this experience may not be for you.

Fighter Pilot experiences are available on pre-scheduled dates throughout the year. To secure your chosen dates it is recommended that you book well in advance.  Upcoming dates in 2013 include:

Feb 8 - 10

Feb 22 - 24

Mar 8 -10

Mar 22 -24

Apr 12 - 14

Apr 26 - 28

May 17 - 19

Oct 4 - 6

Oct 18 - 20

Nov 1 - 3

Nov 15 - 19

Dec 6 - 8

Programme:

• Get fitted into the proper gear
• Ground school (incl. basic air combat maneuvers (ACM), High and low Yo-Yo’s, Gunsight Tracking and  Lead, Lag and Pure Pursuit)
• Military Rules of Engagement (ROE)
• Safety Briefing
• Physiological Effects of “G” Forces
• Flying Characteristics of the aircraft - SIAI Marchetti SF260
• Flying 5-6 combat engagements

• Debrief and review of videotapes