Vegas Aerobatic Flight: Extra 330 Combat Experience
🎯 Why People Book This
🗺️ The Experience
🤔 Is It Worth It?
- you've always wanted to actually fly the maneuvers, not watch someone else do them from a seat behind the glass
- two hours of one-on-one stick time matters more to you than checking off another Strip view
- you'd happily put $659 toward a thing you do with your own hands over a show or a meal you sit through
- you get motion sick or tense in small aircraft; loops and rolls in an aerobatic plane are not a sightseeing flight, and no amount of wanting the photos will fix that mid-air
- what you actually want is the view, not the g-force; a scenic helicopter ride or even the High Roller wheel at $22.47 gives you Vegas from above without the stomach
- both run 2 hours and both put you in control, but you'd rather have the third dimension; flying the plane yourself beats the track if the sky is the part that thrills you, not the corners
Tour at a Glance
| Duration | 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Price (from) | $659 per person |
| Departure | Hotel pickup included |
| Ages | Ages 12+ |
| Group size | Up to 9 per booking |
| Languages | English, French |
| Options | 3 options |
| Operator | Vegas Extreme Adventures, LLC |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before |
| Rating | 4.9/5 (461 reviews) |
✅ What's Included
- Flight in Extra 330 aerobatic aircraft
- Expert flight instructor guidance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Noise cancelling headset
- Sunglasses
- Lockers for personal belongings
- Games, snacks, drinks at hangar lounge
- All local taxes and fees
❌ Not Included
- Gratuities for instructor
- Additional food or beverages beyond hangar lounge refreshments
- Personal items or souvenirs
- Video recording of flight (if available as upgrade)
🛡️ Practical Info
- Departure / Pickup: Hotel pickup and drop-off included for all travelers.
- Best Time to Visit: Morning departures reduce midday desert heat; book the time slot that suits your group's schedule.
- What to Bring: Comfortable clothing; closed-toe shoes and socks required. Photo ID is mandatory for FAA check-in. Leave valuables in the provided lockers at the hangar.
- Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Booking Tip: With only 9 seats per booking and a 4.9-star rating across 461 reviews, slots fill quickly — book in advance, especially for weekends.
- Physical Level: High level of physical fitness required. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.
- Minimum Age / Ages: Ages 12–99. Travelers under 18 must have an adult present to sign the waiver. Infants are not permitted on the aircraft.
- Weight Policy: Passengers must weigh between 80 lb (36 kg) and 265 lb (120 kg) and stand no taller than 6'6" (2 m).
- Good to Know: No flight experience required. Three flight options available: Recon, Afterburner, and Sky Combat. Gratuities and photo/video packages are not included.
💡 Insider Tip
LasVegasTour Editorial Review
“What you're buying here isn't a flight, it's eight to ten minutes of aerobatics wrapped in a two-hour visit, with hotel pickup, a hangar lounge and gear filling the rest. The Extra 330 and ex-military instructors are real, but at USD 659 the time in the air is short, so this rewards people chasing the sensation, not the duration. Skip it if loops and a 265lb weight cap rule you out; the 4.9 from 461 flyers says the operator runs it cleanly.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need flight experience to participate?▾
No flight experience is required. Certified flight instructors or fighter pilots guide you throughout, and in the Afterburner and Sky Combat options you take the controls under their supervision.
How intense are the G-forces during maneuvers?▾
The specific G-force levels aren't stated in the tour details. The flight is aerobatic and includes maneuvers such as loops, rolls, and tail slides, which is why a high level of physical fitness is expected and the flight is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or for pregnant travelers. Confirm specifics with the operator when booking.
Can friends and family watch if they're not flying?▾
Yes. The hangar lounge offers games, snacks, and drinks, and you're welcome to bring friends and family.
What happens if weather conditions aren't suitable?▾
The tour details don't cover weather cancellations or rescheduling. The stated policy is a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Confirm how weather is handled with the operator when booking.
Is there an age or health restriction?▾
Yes. Ages 12 to 99 are accepted, and travelers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to sign the waiver. A high level of physical fitness is expected. The flight is not recommended for pregnant travelers or for those with poor cardiovascular health. Passengers must weigh between 80 lb (36 kg) and 265 lb (130 kg) and be no taller than 6'6" (2 meters). Infants are not allowed in the aircraft. Photo ID is required at check-in per FAA regulations.
How much of the flight do I actually control?▾
It depends on the option you select. In Operation Recon you ride along with a pilot for the maneuvers. In the Afterburner you take the controls and perform aerobatics like loops, rolls, and tail slides alongside a certified flight instructor. In Sky Combat you fly, aim, and score hits in a laser-based dogfight against a friend, supervised by fighter pilot instructors.
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