Sky Combat Ace

1420 Jet Stream Drive, Suite #100, Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 938-2487

Website

3 visitor photos

Ranked #1 of 8 tours in Henderson

26 Reviews

Book Now

Type: Tours

Owner description: Based in the desert playground of Las Vegas, Nevada, Sky Combat Ace LLC (SCA) provides a different level of adrenaline.At SCA, you’re not just a...... more » Owner description: Based in the desert playground of Las Vegas, Nevada, Sky Combat Ace LLC (SCA) provides a different level of adrenaline.At SCA, you’re not just a passenger on a joy ride.You are a steely-eyed fighter pilot at the controls of your very own “fighter jet”, pulling Gs and squeezing the trigger. Of course, we teach you everything you need to know about Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM) before you fly, so you have all the knowledge needed to successfully own the skies.With over 10 professional fighter pilots on staff, we have a cadre of highly experienced combat veterans that have flown everything from the F-15 “Eagle” to the F-16 “Viper” to the A-10 “Warthog.” On one sortie, you might fly with a former Air Force Thunderbird, on the next, a fighter weapons school graduate, which is the Air Force’s version of Top Gun.While the flying experience itself is thrilling enough, we also offer a taste of what it’s like to be a “fighter jock” for those who have ever dreamed of being a combat fighter pilot. To the maximum extent possible, SCA gives our “wingmen” a day in the life of the fighter pilot. All SCA instructors are highly-trained current and former military fighter pilots, so they will know first-hand how a fighter squadron looks and feels. A typical mission profile includes a limo pick-up, in-processing at the Squadron Orderly Room, where customers are fitted with their own flight suit, followed by a 1 ½ hour briefing on basic fighter maneuvers.After that, we strap you in our brand new state-of-the-art, +10g/-10g, fully aerobatic Extra 330LC and our wingmen are thrust into the ultimate thrill ride. With a qualified Certified Flight Instructor in back, wingmen are taught the art of aerial combat, complete with high-g maneuvering, military maneuvers and the satisfaction of scoring a hit on your opponent.The whole engagement is caught on video by one of our 4 mounted cameras, perfect for immortalizing our wingman’s first “kill” in a DVD. SCA utilizes all of the latest technology to give the wingman the most realistic simulation possible, including a gun reticle, an electronic targeting system that triggers “smoke on”, and complete visual coverage from 4 different angles including repeater displays in both the front and back seats.After several engagements, the 2-ship returns to base in formation, pitching out to land from a Thunderbird style arrival with the Las Vegas Strip as an unforgettable backdrop. Once our wingmen return from their adventure, they get to truly appreciate our meticulously rennovated hangar that celebrates the history of combat aviation with colorful murals, scale models and of course, decorated with our fleet of high performance aircraft.Once settled in, flight leads and wingmen swap stories, play pool, shoot darts and share the special camaraderie that only exists between pilots after a successful mission. Much too soon for some, the limo will return to take our stalwart wingmen back to their hotels, souvenirs in hand, and left with memories that will last a lifetime…Fight’s On!

Update attraction details

Write a Review

26 reviews from our community

matthow

Senior Contributor

48 reviews

Reviews in 23 cities

38 helpful votes

“Outstandingly Good .”

Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

From the courtesy strip pickup to the whole experience very professional and efficient throughout, which is important when you are doing something like this. I did my briefing with buzz and then flew in the Extra 330 with Hollywood and it's got to be one of if not THE best thing I have ever done. massive adreneline rush but I... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Drew H

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1 review

“AWESOME Birthday Flight”

Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I wanted to do something special for my wife's BIG birthday and I was a little hesitant that this was going to be yet another "touristy" Vegas thing. NOT AT ALL!! From the moment we entered, the staff was fun, feisty yet professional. We opted for the Bi-plane experience over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Steve was our pilot. He... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

NoPlaceLikeHome321

Conroe, Texas

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

4 helpful votes

“Worth the groupon price but not regular price”

Reviewed May 16, 2012

We did the Hoover Dam tour in the Waco (we are from Texas so it is "WAY-KO"...they kept calling it "Wack-o" which really confused me, haha!) Pilot was very good. We just got a bit queasy on the last 10-12 minutes of the flight. Seemed to get hot (and it was only 9:30-10 am). They also tried to do a... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

TFinn101

Boulder City, Nevada

1 review

“An Unbelievably Awesome Experience!!!”

Reviewed May 8, 2012

Last Saturday I flew the North American AT-6 (Harvard/SNJ) military trainer at SCA in Henderson and it was AWESOME! It's the same model my father flew in Naval Aviator training in the 1950's and what a rush it was to experience loops, rolls, inverted flight and 3g turns! We even flew over the open desert at 150 mph at an... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

TAYTREV

Whitehouse,Ohio

Contributor

12 reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

14 helpful votes

“INCREDIBLE WACO!!”

Reviewed May 2, 2012

person found this review helpful

Got an awesome deal on Groupon for the Waco 30 minute air tour in a Bi-Wing plane. Everything was excellent from the hotel pick-up/drop-off to the plane ride itself. Staff is very friendly and professional.The pilot was very informative. I felt safe the entire plane ride. They give you head phones to wear so you can communicate with the pilot.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

NYCmomWifeTeacher

Senior Contributor

23 reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

9 helpful votes

“The Flight of a Lifetime”

Reviewed April 8, 2012

My husband and I arrived in Las Vegas this past Friday. We walked the strip and went out to eat but he wanted to do something more. He came across the website for SCA and was instantly interested. He wanted to try their Top Gun Excursion. He isn't easily impressed but he loved it. He said the ride was the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Rassmack

Montreal, Quebec

2 reviews

11 helpful votes

“Thrill of a lifetime!”

Reviewed April 5, 2012

people found this review helpful

Forget wasting money on Vegas spas or loafing around the pool and go visit Sky Combat Ace for an incredible experience you will never forget. My buddy and I (and one other guy) chose the Top Gun package and the three of us got briefed by Stroke (Dir of Ops) in the state-of-the-art briefing room, where we received our pilot... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Amy Y

Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States

1 review

1 helpful vote

“I can't wait to do this again!!”

Reviewed April 4, 2012

person found this review helpful

I don't think I can put into words how amazing this experience is. We did the Afterburner package (thanks to a Groupon) during a trip to Vegas and were so high from the thrill, we came back for the Adrenaline package 3 days later!! From front to back, this company is amazing. The driver(s) are personable, the hanger is beautiful,... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

bmort

Lehi, Utah

Reviewer

4 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

9 helpful votes

“Funnest thing in Vegas”

Reviewed April 2, 2012

people found this review helpful

My wife and I purchased Groupons which heavly discounted the overall price but I think if you could spare the money for whatever their full price is, it is well worth the money. We drove out to the henderson exec. airport (they offered a free shuttle but I prefer to drive). When we got out there they suited us up... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

havefuninthesun

Chicago

Contributor

16 reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

19 helpful votes

“Experience of a life time”

Reviewed April 1, 2012

person found this review helpful

I pre-booked this flight experience for my 15 yr old son and was not sure what to expect on our Spring Break vacation. Last Thursday we were picked up by shuttle driver, Mark, and then brought to the Hangar where we were greeting by Rodney, Buzz (my son's pilot), and others. Everyone was so professional and friendly. I knew that... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?