Air Combat USA in Long Beach, CA. 2017 

I did it years ago out of Long Beach. I had never flown a real plane before but I had done some flying on the computer. My pilot was very uncommunicative and unhelpful. Not knowing what to do and without instruction, at “fight’s on” I flew an Immelmann and shocked the heck out of my instructor. I did not, however, end up on the tail of the other plane. The experience was totally worth it including the tunnel vision and the partial red out.

I flew this a few years ago. My “IP” was a German Air Force F-4 Pilot (retired) call sign Baron. I’ve been flying since I was 15, lots of models/types,, but never never never any profile like this. I flew the Marchetti against “Nails” in an Extra 300. Tied, of course, as I’m sure they want repeat business from everyone, lol. I have to tell you that this event was one of the most memorable of my very accomplished life. If you are hesitating to go because of money, please spend the cash. The money won’t last, no matter what, and this memory is everlasting and solo. You, and you alone. No matter who comes and goes in your life, this experience belongs to you. Go for it. I might just do it again, if they come to Tampa!

Not as easy as it looks on RU-vid. I did this in the late 90's with a friend. Me, with about 70 hours of Cessna flight on the books almost barfed my guts out after 45 mins of ACM. Nevertheless, it was worth the price of admission to learn what it means to be a fighter pilot at the most basic level. Thanks Jared for the memories!

Brutal is right!! I could feel the tension just watching this...

I think I need to go ride a few roller coasters first..

I did this with a friend in 1997 out of San Jose, CA. What a kick in the butt! Still have the videos (tapes) that I have converted to CDs. This was a lifetime experience that I'll never forget! I think "Rocket" was flying with my friend

That poor guy. I've never considered out fatiguing the other pilot. If he/she is puking on the 1st or 2nd go, the last 4 should be easy. I'm going there soon. Anybody wanna come get some?

22:25 bless you

UFO?? at 17:00

This is a lot harder than many think. This run was pretty tame...dude wasn’t enjoying it as he should be...I would recommend the formation flying first or better yet go to any airfield and get up in a 172 for an hr or two...much cheaper and you will find a ton of good pilots looking for hrs, even hand you the stick. If you want to see what these guys do...check out this vid, these are just two friends who play DcS flight SiM...but in this vid they’re giving it their all. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7S7M8IYizK4.html

This poor guy is getting his ass kicked. lol

was the client horking up lunch at 20:20?

It's tragic that you screwed up the entire experience by playing all that fucking music. That dude is so fucking cool he took my kid up in a plane when my kid was eight years old and my other kid was 11 years old. My kid was so small he had to sit on a parachute pack and none of the stuff fit him and he puked into a little bag at the end. My other guy was a natural and was doing barrel rolls and stalls his first time in the air. I cannot tell you enough how wonderful it was to give that gift to my kids. I did not go up. I did not need to.

I get to live out my dream for money?!?!?

anyone tell me why the instructor keeps opening and closing the canopy?

This is a dogfight right? Supposed to be yanking and banking not flying a fighter like it’s your grandfather’s Bonanza. Instructor even looked bored.

I also have to say that this dweeb pilot was brain dead. The IP says look left, there he is right there......and the dweeb is staring straight ahead. That first “kill” that he got, they damned near had to take over controls while flying straight and level to get the bandit in the pipper and even then had to have some power management. I’d REALLY like to see a flight with a typical civilian pilot. I can find the DVD of my flight (an ex wife)......God, would I love to have that!