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Fighter Combat International Named in the Phoenix New Times “Best of Awards” for their Fighter Pilot Air Combat Adventure

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 4, 2011 – The Phoenix New Times recently polled a group of creative types and asked them to write about their favorite Phoenix adventure offerings. As a result, the paper compiled a “Best of Awards” for recreational activities in the greater Phoenix area and the nominees were certainly impressive. Ranking amongst the top activities on the list, as the “Best Way to Get Your Wonder Woman On,” is Fighter Combat International’s fighter pilot air combat adventure package – a highflying aviation adventure like nothing else.

Weaved within the sports and recreation section and embedded between the “Best Place to Improve Your Daredevil Skills” and the “Best Place to Fly Like a Superhero,” Fighter Combat International’s fighter pilot adventure was named as a ‘top gun’ in Phoenix’s local adventure scene.

What makes this aviation adventure one of the best in the land is the fact that this is not a flight simulation; it’s a unique chance to actually take the controls of an Extra 300L aerobatic plane and engage in acrobatics and intense competitive dogfights with other airplanes.

Depending on the package (ranging from $485 to $3,815), this extreme gift can fulfill a wide range of flying fantasies.

The basic experience puts you  in the cockpit with an actual aerobatic pilot while they perform tumbling barrel rolls, hammerheads and other dazzling tricks, while the higher priced packages allow you to actually handle the controls as you engage in real dogfights with simulated air-to-air weapons.

No matter which of the packages you choose, this extreme gift offered by Fighter Combat International is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a fighter pilot or air show pilot for one day of adventure and Arizona’s Phoenix New Times has recognized this experience amongst the top ways to kiss the sky and “Get Your Wonder Woman On” as you make your wildest dreams come true.

About Fighter Combat International

Fighter Combat International is an aerial adventure company that provides a wide spectrum of aviation thrill-seeker services tailored to meet each participant’s desire and budget. Participants have the opportunity to fly up to 75 percent of their flight. This is not a simulation and no flying experience is required. Real-as-it-Gets Air to Air Combat and Aerobatic Adventure Flights are available for individuals and groups or can be implemented as reward and incentive programs for corporations seeking to reward valued key clients or to motivate high-performing executives.

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Fighter Combat International Media Contact:

Faye Hamilton
480-279-1881
Email: faye (at) fightercombat (dot) com

Otter is an excellent pilot and instructor.  He made me feel very comfortable in the maneuvers that we did,  I wanted to do them all and we did them all including an 8-G turn (awesome!!!!!)I want to thank all the staff for the great time and I will be back soon, I hope.  I have always dreamed and swore that I would fly in a fighter jet before I die.  To me this is better than that because this plane has no limits.  We cannot do what we did in this plane that you can in a fighter, with the conversations I had with Otter, F-18 Pilot (lucky dog!!).  Yes I am jealous.  He made me realize that for me this is my dream come true.  Sorry about blabbing on and on.  I could go on for hours-if you have a chance to do this in your lifetime my advice, DO IT!!! money well spent and a lifetime experience that you will never forget!

Brent Badrock – Saskatoon, SK Canada

I hold a private pilot certificate but have never done any flying like this before!  I was allowed to observe then fly every single maneuver from the very start.  I still cannot believe the things I did in that airplane!  This is definitely a great way to break up the monotony of flying straight and level!  Not only was it the most fun I have ever had, I feel that I am a more confident and safe pilot after this experience.  I will be recommending this place to everyone and will return as soon as I can!  I am tempted to do the FLIGHT OF YOUR LIFE again but the other packages look great as well.

Finally, I would like to thank my instructor pilot, Paul “BJ” Ransbury for not only the flight but also his professional contribution to the aviation world.  His eBook on wake turbulence is a must read for all pilots.  It’s easy to get the sense that he truly cares about promoting safety among those in aviation.  I can’t say enough great things about this organization.

Thanks again!

EVALUATION / RATINGS
Overall: Excellent
Booking: Excellent
Service: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Flight: Excellent

EVALUATION / RATINGS

Overall: Excellent
Booking: Excellent
Service: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Flight: Excellent

EVALUATION / RATINGS
Overall: Excellent
Booking: Excellent
Service: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Flight: Excellent

Adam M Kramer

EVALUATION / RATINGS

Overall: Excellent

Booking: Excellent

Service: Excellent

Staff: Excellent

Flight: Excellent

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Adventure seekers looking for an unsurpassable once-in-a-lifetime experience will enjoy the wild rides provided by Arizona-based Fighter Combat International. The aviation adventure company provides thrill-seeking individuals with realistic air combat missions, aerobatic flying and fighter jet-like ride experiences in the world’s highest performance certified aerobatic airplanes – equipped with a gun-sight, smoke, dual controls, true-to-life sound and a multi-view audio/video system that records the flight. No previous flying experience is required for participants.

Mesa, Arizona (PRWeb) June 24, 2010 – Fighter Combat International, an aviation adventure company, now offers realistic air combat missions, aerobatic flying and fighter jet-like ride experiences to adventure seekers from the U.S., Canada and worldwide in Mesa, Arizona. No previous flying experience is required for participants. Each individual’s aviation adventure can be customized from the mild to the wild.

A quadruple-view digital audio/video system enables the pilot to capture the participant’s aerial experience on a keepsake video. Cameras are located on both wingtips, in the customer’s cockpit and a tail-mounted perspective to capture the most wild maneuvers first-hand.

Fighter Combat International is the only aviation adventure company to exclusively employ real NATO fighter pilots with vast experience in aircraft such as F-14, F-15, F-16 or F-18. The company’s fleet consists of world-class unlimited aerobatic German-built Extra 300L aircraft. The Extra is stressed to +/- 10Gs, has a roll rate of 360°/second, and a climb rate in excess of 3200 fpm – making it one of the safest and most capable aircraft in the sky. All planes are specially equipped with integrated projected gun-sight, smoke generators, and combat sound card for realistic air combat special effects.

Fighter Combat International offers the following air combat and fighter jet-like ride experiences:

• Half-Day Introduction to Air Combat Maneuvering – Learn the basics of modern air combat maneuvering, both offensive and defensive, and engage in actual air-to-air combat.
• Half-Day Advanced Combat Mission – includes everything in the Introduction to Air Combat Maneuvering plus three scored competition engagements for the prestigious “Top Gun”, “Aero God” and “G-Monger awards, as well as unlimited aerobatics.
• Two-Day Squadron Wingman Program – Air Combat – includes the Introduction to Air Combat and the Advanced Air Combat Mission. On return to the airport from each flight, the two aircraft will complete a formation high-speed low-altitude pass down the runway to impress family and friends watching from the observation deck.
• Two-Day Combination Adventure Package – includes two flights: the 45-minute Flight of Your Life Super Ride and the Advanced Air Combat Mission. Ideally suited for those wanting the opportunity to fly the Extra 300L through maneuvers under the guidance of the fighter pilot instructor as well as the thrill of going head-to-head against an opponent in a mission of air-air combat.
• Five-Day Combat Ready Wingman Program – Air Combat – includes the Introduction to Air Combat, Advanced Air Combat Mission plus three days (one flight per day) focusing on offensive, defensive and neutral air combat tactics. The true “Top Gun” fantasy.
• 20-Minute Flight of Your Life Power Ride – Aerobatics – flying aerobatics for adventure seekers who don’t want to take the controls.
• 45-Minute Flight of Your Life Super Ride – Aerobatics –  for those who want to fly a real aircraft hand-on under the guidance of an expert aerobatic instructor.

Fighter Combat International’s air combat missions, aerobatic flying and fighter jet-like ride experiences are priced from $485 to $3,815. Gift certificates and gift cards are available for any holiday or occasion. Flights are available for individuals and groups or can be implemented as reward and incentive programs for corporations seeking to reward valued key clients or to motivate high-performing executives.

Visit http://www.fightercombat.com for more information or call toll free 866-359-4273 or 866-FLY-HARD.

About Fighter Combat International

Since 1997 the Mesa-Arizona-based aerial adventure company Fighter Combat International has been providing a wide spectrum of aviation thrill-seeker services tailored to meet each participant’s desire and budget. Participants have the opportunity to fly up to 75 percent of the flight.

Media Contact:

Faye Hamilton

Tel. 480-279-1881