Unique Experiences

Item Description

This Experience Includes:

• Fighter Pilot experience for (1) at your choice of participating locations in the contiguous U.S.
• 4-night stay in a standard guest room at your choice of participating Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
• Round-trip coach class airfare for (2) within the contiguous U.S. and Canada
• The purchase of this experience includes a complimentary booking service

Air Combat USA Fighter Pilot

Your party of (1) will experience the thrill and excitement of being a fighter pilot in a light attack fighter in air-to-air combat. This basic air combat maneuvers program (phase I) is totally unique. This is not an air combat simulator and you don't need a pilot's license! One additional combat flight certificate can be purchased upon request.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

Enjoy a four-night stay in a standard guest room at your choice of any participating Hyatt property. Participating properties subject to change without notice.

Select from the following dates* & locations:

Atlanta, GA  (2011:  Nov 5-7)  (2012: Mar 2-4, Nov 3-5)
[Hyatt Regency Suites Perimeter NW; Hyatt Place Atlanta area (12 locations)]

Atlantic City, NJ  (2012: Apr 20-22, Aug 4-6)

[Hyatt Place Mt. Laurel; Hyatt Summerfield Suites Mt. Laurel]

Boston, MA  (2012: May 18-20, Aug 24-26)
[Hyatt Summerfield Suites Boston/Burlington]

Charleston, SC (2011:  Nov 18-20)  (2012: Feb 25-27, Nov 16-18)

[Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center; Hyatt Place North Charleston]

Chicago, IL  (2012: Jun 29-Jul 1, Sep 1-23)  

[Hyatt Regency O’Hare; Hyatt Regency Woodfield; The Hyatt Lodge at McDonalds Campus; Hyatt Place Chicago area (5 locations)]

Cincinnati, OH  (2012: Jul 13-15)
[Hyatt Regency Cincinnati; Hyatt Place Cincinnati (2 locations)]

Cleveland, OH  (2012: Jun 8-10)
[Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade; Hyatt Place Cleveland/Independence]

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX  (2012: Mar 30-Apr 1, Oct 12-14)      
[Hyatt Regency DFW Airport; Hyatt Regency Dallas; Hyatt Regency North Dallas; Hyatt Summerfield Suites Dallas-area (5 locations); Hyatt Place Dallas/Ft. Worth area (11 locations)] 

Detroit, MI  (2012: Jun 23-25, Sep 15-17)
[Hyatt Place Detroit area (3 locations); Hyatt Regency Dearborn]

Fullerton, CA  (2011: Nov 1-20; Dec 1-23)  (2012: Jan 6-31; Feb 1-29; Mar 1-31, Apr 1-5, 10-30; May 1-25; Jun 1-30; Jul 5-31; Aug 1-9; Sep 7-30; Oct 1-31; Nov 1-20; Dec 1-21)

[Hyatt Regency Orange County; Hyatt Place Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga; Hyatt Summerfield Suites Cypress/Anaheim]
  
Houston, TX  (2012: Mar 17-19, Oct 19-21)
[Hyatt Regency Houston; Hyatt Place Houston area (2 locations); Hyatt Summerfield Suites Houston area (2 locations)]

Kansas City, MO (2012: Jul 7-9)
[Hyatt Regency Crown Center (MO); Hyatt Place Kansas City Airport (MO); Hyatt Place Kansas City-KS area (2 locations)]

Lancaster, PA  (2012: Apr 14-16, Jul 27-29)

[Hyatt Place Philadelphia; Hyatt Summerfield Suites Philadelphia/Plymouth Meeting]

Las Vegas, NV (2011: Nov 4-6, 18-20; Dec 2-4, 16-18)  (2012: Jan 13-15, 27-29; Feb 10-12, 24-26; Mar 9-11, 23-25; Apr 13-15, 27-29; May 18-20; Oct 5-7, 19-21; Nov 2-4, 16-18; Nov 30-Dec 2, Dec 14-16)
[Hyatt Place Las Vegas]

Livermore, CA  (2012: Mar 30-Apr 1, Aug 3-5, Oct 12-14)   
[Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport; Hyatt Place Fremont/Silicon Valley; Hyatt Summerfield Suites Pleasant Hill; Hyatt Summerfield Suites Pleasanton]

Miami/Homestead, FL  (2011: Dec 9-11)  (2012: Feb 10-12, Dec 7-9)
[Hyatt Regency Miami; Hyatt Place Miami Airport-West/Doral; Hyatt Place Ft. Lauderdale area (2 locations)]

New York/Long Island  (2012: May 4-6, Aug 18-20)
[Hyatt Regency Long Island/Hauppauge; Hyatt Place Long Island/East End; Hyatt Place Garden City]

New York/New Jersey  (2012: Apr 28-30, Aug 10-12)          
[Hyatt Summerfield Suites White Plains (NY); Hyatt Summerfield Suites Bridgewater (NJ); Hyatt Regency Long Island/Hauppauge]

Orlando/Kissimmee, FL  (2011: Dec 3-5)  (2012: Jan 27-29, Dec 1-3)
[Hyatt Place Orlando area (4 locations)]

Pittsburgh, PA  (2012: Jul 21-23)

[Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport; Hyatt Place Pittsburgh area (3 locations)]

Portland, OR  (2012:  Aug 7-9)

[Hyatt Place Portland Airport]

San Antonio, TX  (2012: Mar 23-25)
[Hyatt Place San Antonio-Northwest; Hyatt Place San Antonio Airport; Hyatt Place San Antonio North/Stone Oak]

Seattle, WA (2012:  Aug 11-26)

[Hotel Sierra Bellevue]

Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL  (2012: Jan 21-23)

[Hyatt Regency Tampa; Hyatt Place Tampa area (2 locations); Hyatt Place Lakeland]

Winston-Salem, NC (2011: Nov 11-13)  (2012: Nov 9-11)
[Hyatt Place Greensboro]

*NOTE: Dates are subject to change without notice.  Schedule for 2013 will be similar.

This experience gives you an introduction to Tactical Fighter Maneuvers using the actual skills taught to current military fighter pilots. After being fitted with a full flight suit and completing the air combat briefings you'll climb into the fighter aircraft alongside your instructor. With your hands on the controls you will engage in five to six combat engagements. Your flight will be recorded on video-tape and reviewed in a flight debriefing and we'll even give you a copy to take home at the end of your amazing day.

The instructors, both military and civilian, have enviable credentials. Most are former military fighter pilots from the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, and several are graduates of Red Flag and the Navy Fighter Weapons School. This fighter pilot experience features SIAI Marchetti SF-260 and Extra 300L propeller planes, the types used by the military in training their fighter pilots and so it will give you the best experience. With 260-300hp, they are capable of airspeeds up to 236 knots, +6 G-forces and are highly maneuverable giving you the most realistic air combat and fighter pilot experience available.

Restrictions: Pilots must weigh less than 250 pounds and stand no taller than 6' 7".

Things to know: There are just two participants in each class. Since you will be suited up in a flight suit for this activity, you may wear whatever is comfortable for the air temperature. We suggest rubber-soled shoes (i.e. tennis shoes work well). Get a good night's sleep and avoid an overabundance of alcohol the night before your flight. Guests may sit in on the briefing and watch as you take off and land. Missions are conducted approximately 25 miles from the airfield so guests will be unable to view the actual flight. The instructor will fly the plane during take-off and landing.
 
American Airlines

This package includes round-trip coach class service for (2) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to anywhere American Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada, subject to availability. A minimum of three nights or a Saturday night stay is required. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The following blackout dates apply:

2012: Apr 6-9; May 25-28; Jun 29-Jul 1, Jul 6-8; Nov 16-21, 24-26; Dec 21-24; Dec 28, 2012-Jan 2, 2013.

Special Instructions

Restrictions: Pilots must weigh less than 250 pounds and stand no taller than 6' 7".

Things to know: There are just two participants in each class. Since you will be suited up in a flight suit for this activity, you may wear whatever is comfortable for the air temperature. We suggest rubber-soled shoes (i.e. tennis shoes work well). Get a good night's sleep and avoid an overabundance of alcohol the night before your flight. Guests may sit in on the briefing and watch as you take off and land. Missions are conducted approximately 25 miles from the airfield so guests will be unable to view the actual flight. The instructor will fly the plane during take-off and landing.

Airfare certificates will have a one-year expiration from the date of purchase. Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance.  Reservations are subject to availability.  Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  All purchases are non-refundable.  Packages cannot be resold.  Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates.  Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.