If you are traveling to Las Vegas this fall and are looking for something to do beyond the casinos, buffets, and nighttime entertainment, you should check out one of the air shows in Las Vegas. These shows are fun, exhilarating, and exciting and feature a wide range of performers. You could even get to see the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in action.
The biggest Las Vegas air show in 2022 is the Aviation Nation air show. It is also one of the largest air shows in the United States. The show is a two-day event, taking place on November 5 and November 6. Gates open at 8 a.m. to transport people from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway onto Nellis Air Force Base.
The show features aerobatic flying, group performances, stunt planes, and air combat simulations using old and new aircraft, including:
You can also check out the latest military jets, fighters, phantoms, and bombers since Nellis AFB is the primary training base. The show even features various exhibits where you can get up close with aircraft.
The Pahrump Balloon Festival begins on November 11 and goes through November 13 at Petrack Park in Pahrump, NV. This show features more than 30 hot air pilots, daytime and nighttime displays, and even pilots parachuting out of the balloons.
The festival includes music, food, over 110 vendors, a car show, and a carnival. Parhump is about an hour east of Las Vegas by car if you wish to attend.
If you are unable to check out the Aviation Nation air show, you can still get up and close with different exhibits by attending one of the Las Vegas air show conventions at one of these locations:
Even if you miss the Aviation National air show or one of these conventions, you can still experience the thrill and excitement of aerobatic flight experiences at Sky Combat Ace, where you get to fly an airplane.
We offer different aerobatics flying packages to give you the thrills and excitement you desire, including:
Best of all, you do not need a pilot's license to enjoy your flying experience. However, if you have your pilot’s license, we offer advanced flight training experiences, like tailwheel endorsement and upset recovery training.
The Afterburner
YOU GET TO FLY THE MANEUVERS
Why ride along when you can fly your own airshow routine…? Featuring both basic and advanced aerobatics, you take the controls and become your very own airshow pilot.
Sky Combat
LASER TAG IN THE SKY!
Experience the thrill of air-to-air combat as you wage a battle for aerial dominance where there can be only one victor. YOU fly the plane with a trained SCA fighter pilot.
Top Gun
FLY LIKE A TOP GUN PILOT!
If you want to experience the most amazing, butt kicking, extreme adventure of a lifetime, then look no further than our Top Gun package!
Operation Recon
WE FLY THE MANEUVERS
Appropriate for the whole family, this is a great way to be introduced to the world of basic aerobatics. Think of it as a roller coaster without the rails.
Fly A Real Stunt Plane!
Sky Combat Ace was created by a U.S. Air Force veteran fighter pilot who wanted to make the thrill of flying fighter jets available to anyone who feels the need for speed.
Learn to fly a stunt plane under the supervision of our highly trained, FAA certified flight instructors. No experience necessary and YOU get to fly the plane!
OPERATIONAL AUTHORITY
All SCA flights are instructional in nature conducted by certified flight instructors in accordance with federal aviation regulations under 14 CFR Part 61 of the United States Code. Instruction will be provided during ground and flight portions for all flights.