Auction Ends: Oct 16, 2007 06:00 PM EDT

Once in a Lifetime

Fighter Pilot For a Day Adventure for (1) with 4-Night Stay and Airfare for (2)

Item Number: 081O

Estimated Value: 6150 USD
Sold: 2650 USD to Live Event Bidder

Live Event Item

This is a Live Event Only item.

Item Description

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.
Select from the following locations:

Atlanta, GA (2007: Nov 3-4; 2008: Mar 7-9, Nov 21-23)
Atlantic City, NJ (2008: Apr 18-20)
Boston, MA (2007: Oct 6-7; 2008: May 17-19, Oct 10-12)
Charleston, SC (2008: Feb 22 -24, Nov 15-17)
Charlotte, NC (2008: March 14-16)
Chicago, IL (2008: Jun 13-15, Sept 12-14)
Cincinnati, OH (2008: Jun 21-23)
Cleveland, OH (2008: Sep 26-28)
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (2007: Nov 18-19; 2008: Jan 19-21, Apr 18-20, Oct 17-19)
Detroit, MI (2008: Jun 7-9, Sep 20-22)
Fullerton, CA (2007: Oct 19-21, Nov 2-11, Nov 30-Dec 23; 2008: Jan 3-13, Feb 1-3, 16-24, Mar 1-16, Apr 1-30, May 1-18, Jun 1-30, Jul 11-27, Sep 5-28, Oct 17-31, Nov 1-23, Dec 5-21)
Hilton-Head, SC (2008: Feb 16-18)
Houston, TX (2007: Nov 16-17; 2008: Apr 11-13, Oct 11-13)
Kansas City, MO (2008: Sep 6-8)
Kissimmee, FL (2007: Nov 10-11; 2008: Jan 5-7, Feb 8-10, Dec 5-7)
Lancaster, PA (2007: Oct 27-28; 2008: Apr 11-13, Nov 1-3)
Las Vegas, NV (2007: Oct 27-28, Nov 17-18; 2008: Jan 19-21, 25-27, Feb 16-18, 22-24, Mar 14-16, 28-30 Apr 25 -27, May 16-18, Oct 4-6, 11-13, Nov 1-3, 7-9, Dec 6-8, 12-14)
Livermore, CA (2007: Oct 13-14; 2008: Mar 7-9, May 9-11, Jul 26-28, Sep 13-15, Nov 14-16)
Miami, FL (2008: Feb 2-4, Dec 12-14)
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2008: Jul 11-13)
Monterey, CA (2007: Oct 11-12; 2008: May 3-5, Sep 19-21)
Myrtle Beach, SC (2008: Mar 1-3)
Long Island, NY (2008: May 2 - 4, 9-11, Aug 1-3, Oct 24-26)
New York/New Jersey (2007: Oct 13-14, 20-21; 2008: Apr 26-28, Jul 26-28, Oct 18-20)
Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA (2008: Apr 5-7, Nov 7-9)
Pensacola, FL (2008: Jan 11-13)
Pittsburgh, PA (2008: May 30-Jun 1)
Portland, OR (2008: Aug 1-3)
Portland, ME (2008: Oct 4-6)
San Antonio, TX (2008: April 5-7, Oct 4-6)
Santa Barbara, CA (2008: Feb 8-10, July 11-13, Sept 5-7)
Seattle, WA (2008: Aug 9-24)
St. Louis, MO (2008: Jun 27-29)
Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL (2008: Jan 25-27)
Winston-Salem, NC (2008: Mar 28-30)

This experience gives you an introduction to fighter pilot training 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 a minimum of 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 Marchetti SF260 as these are the planes used by the military in training their fighter pilots and so it will give you the best experience. They are capable of 260mph, +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". Valid one year from event date and subject to availability.

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.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts - Enjoy a total of four-nights at your choice of any participating Hyatt property. The following locations were participating at the time of publication. These certificates will be valid one year from event date subject to availability.

Atlanta, GA (Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead; Hyatt Regency Atlanta)
Boston, MA (Hyatt Regency Boston; Hyatt Harborside at Boston's Logan International Airport; Hyatt Regency Cambridge)
Chicago, IL (Hyatt Regency Chicago)
Cincinnati, OH (Hyatt Regency Cincinnati)
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (Hyatt Regency Dallas; Hyatt Regency Austin)
Detroit, MI (Hyatt Regency Dearborn)
Fullerton, CA (Hyatt Regency Irvine; Hyatt Regency Newport Beach; Hyatt Regency Orange County)
Houston, TX (Hyatt Regency Houston)
Kansas City, MO (Hyatt Regency Crown Center)
Kissimmee, FL (Hyatt Regency Orlando Intl Airport)
Lancaster, PA (Park Hyatt Philadelphia; Hyatt Regency Philadelphia Penns Landing)
Livermore, CA (Park Hyatt San Francisco; Hyatt Regency San Francisco; Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport; Hyatt Regency Santa Clara)
Miami, FL (Hyatt Regency Miami)Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (Hyatt Regency Minneapolis)
Monterey, CA (Park Hyatt San Francisco; Hyatt Regency San Francisco; Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport; Hyatt Regency Santa Clara)
New York/New Jersey (Grand Hyatt New York; Hyatt Morristown; Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson; Hyatt Regency New Brunswick; Hyatt Regency Princeton)
Norfolk, VA (Hyatt Arlington; Hyatt Dulles; Hyatt Fair Lakes; Hyatt Regency Crystal City; Hyatt Regency Reston)
Pittsburgh, PA (Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport)
San Antonio, TX (Hyatt Regency San Antonio)
Seattle, WA (Grand Hyatt Seattle; Hyatt Regency Bellevue)
St. Louis, MO (Hyatt Regency St. Louis)
Tampa, FL (Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay; Hyatt Regency Tampa)

American Airlines - This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to anywhere American Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada subject to availability. The winning bidders can upgrade their coach class airfare to first class for $750 per person subject to availability. Note: On three class flights upgrade is to business class. A minimum of 14 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. The winning bidders will be able to earn AAdvantage miles 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 certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability.

Any airport departure or taxes (if charged) are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Ground transportation is not included in this package.

Item Special Note

This item is being auctioned exclusively at the DMEF Awards Dinner, Saturday, October 13. Click here for a reservation form. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Please note that only the 2008 dates listed are available.

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