Top Gun Experience

$1,999.00 - FLY LIKE A TOP GUN PILOT

Be the Pilot - Own the Skies

Feel the need for speed? Step into the cockpit and live out your ultimate fighter pilot fantasy!


For those craving maximum adrenaline, the Top Gun Experience puts you right in the cockpit. Why just watch when you can take control? In this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, you’ll command the skies in a thrilling multi-ship aerial dogfighting mission, guided by real SCA fighter pilots over Las Vegas.


This is the most realistic aerial combat training you can get anywhere outside of the US military, but fear not, zero flight experience is required - just a competitive streak and a craving for adrenaline!

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Fly Like the Pilots in Top Gun!

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Full Fighter Pilot Mission

Engage in a realistic fighter pilot mission inspired by the classic film Top Gun. You’ll fly head-to-head in an air combat showdown, working with your team to outmaneuver and dominate the skies.


You'll fly in the Extra 330, the same planes the Top Gun Maverick cast trained in!

Multi-Ship Combat

Go beyond 1-vs-1 dogfighting and see what it’s like to be in a fur ball with 3 or 4 aircraft at the same time!


Experience advanced air-to-air dogfighting engagements as you fight for aerial dominance and the ultimate adrenaline rush.

YOU fly the plane!

No flight experience? No problem! Our stunt planes are equipped with dual flight controls, so you can focus on the fun bit - shooting down your enemies!


Our expert combat pilots will guide you every step of the way, teaching you all the essential fighter maneuvers to outsmart and outfly your opponents.


When Hollywood’s best needed to train like real fighter pilots, they turned to the Extra 330 — the same world-class stunt planes you’ll fly at Sky Combat Ace. Used to prepare the cast of Top Gun: Maverick for their intense aerial sequences, these aircraft are built for precision, power, and pulling serious G-forces.


Now, it’s your turn to step into the cockpit and experience the same adrenaline-pumping maneuvers that brought Top Gun: Maverick to life. Roll, dive, and climb with the speed and agility of a true fighter jet. Under the guidance of our elite instructors, you’ll feel like a movie star and a Maverick — all in one.


This isn’t just any flight experience. This is Top Gun for real.

Want to Level Up?


Customize your experience with any of the incredible add-ons below:

  • Red Rock Canyon Scenic Thrill Ride

    Strap in for a seriously up-close-and-personal view of the magnificent cliffs of Red Rock Canyon, like you’ve never seen them before. Marvel as sheer sandstone cliff faces go whizzing by so close you could reach out and touch them, in this mind-bending scenic flight that’ll take your breath away for all the right reasons. With its uninterrupted 360° wraparound canopy, you’ll have a front row seat to see the stunning Las Vegas canyons like only the bighorn sheep do!

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  • Full-Throttle Advanced Aerobatics

    Ramp up the adrenaline and fun with a full-on aerobatic profile that’s guaranteed to knock your socks off. We’ll build on the basic maneuvers, and dial things up to show you exactly what the world’s most advanced stunt plane can really do. Defy gravity with tailslides, turn your world upside-down with inverted flat spins, and flip out with the infamous lomcevak tumble - the closest thing to controlled chaos you’ll ever experience.


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  • Simulated Airstrike Mission

    Based on real-life military tactics and created by our founder and veteran F-16 fighter pilot Tex, this adrenaline-fueled adventure tips the fun-meter off the charts! Experience high-speed, low-level proximity flying that gets your heart racing. In this simulated fighter jet bombing mission, you’ll be tasked with neutralizing an enemy threat concealed in an underground bunker in the desert.

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What People Are Saying

Claudia F.

I had an amazing experience doing the Top Gun experience with Huntley! He briefed me on everything that we would do and made sure I had fun the entire flight. It was a 3 plane activity and it was super fun seeing the other planes flying around us and trying to "shoot" them down. 10/10 recommend the experience and Huntley as the pilot!

Trent J.

Definitely a bucket list item!!! I did the Top Gun package and it was amazing! Great facility, awesome planes, and a very knowledgeable and talented staff. If you get the pleasure of flying with Richard, you'll remember it for the rest of your life. Without a doubt, this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Mel V.

The Top Gun experience was one of the BEST adrenalines rush I have ever had in my whole life. Thank you Richard “Tex” Coe and your team for letting us civilians take part in this amazing experience. I highly recommend Sky Combat Ace in Vegas to ALL the thrill seekers in the world. The adrenaline high and experiences I have received are PRICELESS.

Grant K.

The Top Gun package in Las Vegas was amazing!!! There is no other thrill ride out there that can compare to this. Axel was an incredible pilot and this was the closest thing to being a Top Gun pilot most of us will ever get to!

Claudia F.

I had an amazing experience doing the Top Gun experience with Huntley! He briefed me on everything that we would do and made sure I had fun the entire flight. It was a 3 plane activity and it was super fun seeing the other planes flying around us and trying to "shoot" them down. 10/10 recommend the experience and Huntley as the pilot!

Trent J.

Definitely a bucket list item!!! I did the Top Gun package and it was amazing! Great facility, awesome planes, and a very knowledgeable and talented staff. If you get the pleasure of flying with Richard, you'll remember it for the rest of your life. Without a doubt, this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Why Choose the Top Gun Experience?


Once-in-a-Lifetime Thrills

Feel the rush of combat flying like a true fighter pilot in an experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.


Ultimate Test of Skill

This isn’t a passive ride-along. You’re in the pilot's seat, learning the maneuvers to take control and score the win.


Competitive Team Play

Channel your inner Maverick as you split into “Blue Air” and “Red Air” teams.


  • Blue Air Objective: You and a wingman will do everything in your power to protect a high value asset on the ground as you test your aerial dogfighting skills against a real adversary. 


  • Red Air Objective: Attempt to breach Blue Air defenses and get bombs on target. Be prepared for aerial combat as Blue Air forces won’t go down without a fight.


"King of the Mountain" Dogfighting

Experience Air Combat Maneuvering as you fly 2-vs-1 or 2-vs-2 engagements. Win the dogfight to stay in the air, or yield to the next challenger in this nonstop battle of skill.


Memorable Team Adventure

Whether you're flying with friends or as part of an organized group, this is an unforgettable way to bond over sky-high thrills. This package is ideal for groups of 3 or more, but don’t worry if you are solo on this adventure, we’re always happy to provide you additional adversaries if needed.

The Full VIP Experience:

Your adventure begins the moment we pick you up from your hotel. Here’s what you can look forward to:


  • Complimentary Pickup and Drop-off:
    From your Las Vegas Strip or Downtown hotel (some restrictions apply–seating is limited)


  • Private Hangar Arrival:
    Meet your expert SCA instructor pilot and suit up in professional flight gear including your flight suit with callsign.


  • Comprehensive Pre-Flight Briefing:
    Safety is our number one priority and it starts in the classroom. The second half of the briefing focuses on tactics to make sure you get the most out of your experience. 


  • Professional Video & Pictures Available for Purchase:
    Get the souvenir of a lifetime as we capture the action with up to 4 HD cameras, including an optional 360° view.

Ready to Take Flight?


Book your flights today and secure your chance to be “Top Gun” in the most advanced air combat experience available to civilians…. ANYWHERE!

Limited Availability

Fly With Veteran Pilots


Our pilots are some of the best in the business, hand picked from the Air Force, Navy, Marines, and NASA, as well as some of the most talented aviators from the civilian world.

Tailored For You


Unlike most other thrill rides, we can cater the experience exactly to your comfort level. Your pilot will work with you to make it fun! Rest assured, you are in good hands at SCA.

Bring Your Friends


Bring your friends and family to SCA! Our facilities always feature great amenities, including lounge, music, refreshments, and fighter pilot memorabilia, as well as games such as foosball or pool.

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