http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat.html Xperience Days Online Gift Store � Shop for creative and unique experience gifts including: Dinner Cruises, Helicopter Tours, Spa Treatments, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Racecar Driving, and more. Make every gift an Experience. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:05:31 EST Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:05:31 EST 60 Xperience Days RSS 2.0 en-us Copyright 2008 Xperience Days, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.xperiencedays.com/Aerobatic_Airplane_Ride_Chicago.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Aerobatic_Airplane_Ride_Chicago.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:51:46 EST Experience The Thrill Of Flying In A World-Class Extra 300 Aerobatic Aircraft Over Sugar Grove, IL - Imagine the thrill of a 30-minute Aerobatic Flight in an Extra 300, the finest certified aerobatic airplane in the world! This amazing airborne adventure takes place an hour west of Chicago at the Aurora Municipal Airport where you will meet with your Certified Pilot. As wild or mild as you like; your Pilot will take you on the ride of your life and even let you take the controls yourself! Loops, spins, rolls, and more await you on this aerobatic adventure. Before your flight, you will participate in a Pre-Flight Instruction where you and your pilot will go over all pre-flight safety and emergency procedures. After the Pilot straps you into the 5-point harness, and hops into the backseat right behind you, it is time to taxi to the runway for takeoff. Moments later the earth will quickly start to disappear from beneath you and the real fun of this ultimate flying experience begins. Your flight will start with basic warm-up maneuvers and then progress into basic and advanced aerobatics. If you choose to fly the aircraft yourself, your Instructor Pilot will demo a maneuver and then talk you through it as you try it for yourself. The flight ends with a military style overhead break approach and landing back at airport. Following the flight you can take pictures of yourself and your Pilot with the aircraft. This extreme Aerobatic Thrill Ride Chicago is sure to leave you grinning from ear to ear with memories to last a lifetime! http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Aerobatic-Airplane-Flight_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat_Dogfight.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat_Dogfight.html Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:09:47 EST Experience The Thrill Of Air Combat With 6 Top Gun Hands-On Aerobatic Fighter Pilot Dogfights - Experience first-hand the incredible thrill and excitement of flying a Marchetti S260’s in an air-to-air combat. After an introduction to the Tactical Fighter Maneuvers, you will climb into a specially designed military aircraft with your flight instructor. If excitement of the tandem take-off isn't enough to make your pulse race, then wait until you have your hands on the controls as you engage in six "g-pulling" dogfights! Proven training techniques will put you at ease in the cockpit and provide you with the confidence to execute even the most complex aerobatic air combat maneuvers. Your flight will be recorded on video which you will be able to take home after your post flight debriefing. This is a truly stunning experience that you will remember and talk about forever! http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/aircombat_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat_Dogfight_For_Two.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat_Dogfight_For_Two.html Sat, 06 Oct 2007 06:09:47 EST Share The Experience Of Flight Combat With 6 Top Gun Hands-On Aerobatic Fighter Pilot Dogfights - Experience first-hand the incredible thrill and excitement of flying a light attack fighter in an air-to-air combat. After an introduction to the Tactical Fighter Maneuvers, you and your guest will each climb into separate specially-designed aircrafts with your flight instructors. If excitement of the tandem take-off isn't enough to make your pulse race, then wait until you have your hands on the controls as you engage in six "g-pulling" dogfights! Proven training techniques will put you at ease in the cockpit and provide you with the confidence to execute even the most complex air combat maneuvers. Your flights will be recorded on video which you will be able to take home after your post flight debriefing. This is a truly stunning experience that you will remember and talk about forever! http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/1406-small.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat_Fighter_Lead_In.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat_Fighter_Lead_In.html Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:09:47 EST Experience Flight Combat With 10 Top Gun Style Hands-On Fighter Pilot Airborne Aerobatic Dogfights - Experience the thrill of being a fighter pilot! This unique adventure begins on the ground with a briefing of the maneuvers that you will be executing in the air followed by your First Mission. Your first flight will be a practice session which will focus on the fundamentals of each aerobatic maneuver prior to engaging in five head-on air-to-air combat dogfights. After your first 50 minute airborne mission, you fly back to the base where your flight tape will be reviewed and evaluated by your instructor. Following a short break, you will be ready to "tango" once again for the second and final five-round battle. Your flights will be recorded on video which you will be able to take home. This is a truly amazing experience that you will remember and talk about forever. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/1670-small.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat__Fighter_Pilot_Simulator.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat__Fighter_Pilot_Simulator.html Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:09:47 EST Get Behind the Controls of a High Performance Military Flight Simulator - This is no video game. Climb aboard and settle into the ejection seat and you’ll be amazed. The instrumentation, full immersion audio, throttle & joy stick combine to create this amazing Fighter Pilot Simulator. Once in your flight suit, your experience begins with a pre-flight briefing by the Flight Instructor. After you are briefed on your mission and have learned to operate and understand the instrumentation and controls, you will take to the virtual skies. You will then spend time developing your skills in the cockpit before engaging in virtual air to air combat dogfights. Once your mission is complete you will be guided back in by the control tower for landing. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/FighterPilotSimulation_150x120.png http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat__Fighter_Pilot_Simulator_For_Two.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Air_Combat__Fighter_Pilot_Simulator_For_Two.html Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:09:47 EST Get Behind the Controls of a High Performance Military Flight Simulator - This is no video game. Climb aboard and settle into the ejection seat and you’ll be amazed. The instrumentation, full immersion audio, throttle & joy stick combine to create this amazing Fighter Pilot Simulator. Once in your flight suit, your experience begins with a pre-flight briefing by the Flight Instructor. After you are briefed on your mission and have learned to operate and understand the instrumentation and controls, you will take to the virtual skies. You will then spend time developing your skills in the cockpit before engaging in virtual air to air combat dogfights. Once your mission is complete you will be guided back in by the control tower for landing. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Fighter-Pilot-Simulation-For-Two_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Phoenix_Advanced_Aerial_Combat_Mission.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Phoenix_Advanced_Aerial_Combat_Mission.html Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:09:47 EST Exerience the Thrill of Flying as a Fighter Pilot in this Extended Aerobatic Adventure - Suit up and prepare for a full briefing on modern tactical air combat maneuvers. After the briefing, you and your instructor will step into the aircraft and strap yourselves in, in preparation for your mission. The flight profile begins with a formation take-off to the training area where you’ll warm-up with advanced handling, weapons usage and basic aerobatic maneuvers. The first five g-pulling air combat engagements follow a show & do profile utilizing both offensive and defensive tactics against your opponent. Then its “Fight’s On!!” for eight adrenaline- pumping head-on engagements, three of which are scored neutral engagements, against the adversary. The mission is culminated by splitting from your opponent to fly unlimited aerobatics under your instructor's guidance. An exciting formation high-speed, low-altitude pass down the runway marks your arrival to base and “wow’s” family and friends watching from the observation deck. The mission is debriefed with an overview by the instructors while simultaneously playing both videos for all to view the flight first-hand. You will receive an in-flight video at the end of your experience. The video is an MP4 file and is put on a CD. This video is included. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Air-Combat-Mission-In-Phoenix_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Phoenix_Aerial_Combat_Mission.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Phoenix_Aerial_Combat_Mission.html Sun, 02 Dec 2007 06:09:47 EST Exerience the Thrill of Flying as a Fighter Pilot in this Aerobatic Adventure - This 30 minute air-to-air combat mission gives you the opportunity to live the dream of learning to be a fighter pilot. Learn the basics of modern air combat maneuvering, both offensive and defensive, and engage in actual air-to-air combat. Upon arrival to the squadron, you will receive a loaned leather call sign (which you may choose to purchase at the end of your experience) and get suited up in your flight gear. Fully briefed on tactical air combat maneuvers, you and your fighter pilot instructor will step into the aircraft to get strapped in for your mission. The flight profile begins with a formation take-off to the training area where you’ll warm-up with advanced handling, weapons usage and basic aerobatic maneuvers. Then it’s “Check Six!” as you fly 5 g-pulling air combat engagements in a “Show and Do” profile utilizing offensive and defensive tactics against your opponent.The flight is culminated with a thrilling three-dimensional smoke chase, each aircraft alternating “lead and follow” positions across the sky. An exciting formation high-speed, low-altitude pass down the runway marks your arrival and “wow’s” family and friends watching from the observation deck. The mission is debriefed by recreating your tactical flight using the multiple-view video and in-flight notes evaluating shots and tactics. You will receive an in-flight video at the end of your experience. The video is an MP4 file and is put on a CD. This video is included. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Aerial-Combat-Mission_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Sonoma_Warbird_Flight.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Sonoma_Warbird_Flight.html Mon, 04 May 2009 13:51:09 EST Fly in a Warbird over the Beautiful Sonoma Wine Valley in a 1942 North American SNJ-4 Texan - Take in the magnificent sights of the Sonoma Valley and experience the incredible sensation of flying in a beautifully restored North American SNJ-4 “Texan” Warbird. This 20 minute vintage aircraft flight will give you the opportunity to learn how fighter pilots of the 1940s trained. Before this amazing war plane ride begins, you’ll meet with your pilot, who will go over the history and functionality of this vintage aircraft. After you’ve been fully briefed, you’ll climb on to the plane and its chocks away as your flight into a bygone era begins. Flying low over the fields and hills of Northern California, you will gain a genuine feel for the speed and excitement of World War II Military Aircraft Flying. Once in the air, you may even have the opportunity to take over the controls and actually fly this vintage World War II Plane! Whether you choose to sit back and simply enjoy this scenic flight over Sonoma, choose to try your hand at flying a historic aircraft, or request that your pilot perform a few precision aerobatics, including loops and rolls, this vintage aircraft experience is an unforgettable gift for anyone with a sense of history and adventure. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Warbird-Ride_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/T_6_Texan_Warbird_Ride_Chicago.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/T_6_Texan_Warbird_Ride_Chicago.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:05:31 EST Take a Trip Back in Time & Enjoy an Amazing Hands On Vintage Warbird Flight in a Texan - Experience the glory days of aviation and fly a 1944 North American T-6 Texan Warbird! The T-6 Texan trainer was used as the advanced trainer for WWII Aviators, over 100,000 allied pilots during World War II learned to fly in this Vintage Military Aircraft. This SNJ-5 Warbird was one of the most important aircraft designs of the World War II era—perhaps of all time as it was used to train pilots in aerobatics, formation, instrument flying, gunnery, dog fighting and more! You will meet with your Instructor Pilot (IP) at the Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove, IL where you will receive a briefing on all of the basic controls for the vintage plane as well as safety information. Next, you will climb into the back cockpit while your IP sits in the front. Next, the pilot will fire up the 600 hp engine, and its chocks away as you taxi down the runway. Once in the air, you will have the opportunity to take over the controls and pilot this amazing aircraft! This amazing Chicago Warbird Flight, includes both the opportunity to take the controls and fly as well as aerobatic maneuvers performed by the Instructor Pilot including Wing-overs, Chandelles, Aileron rolls, Barrel rolls, 4 Point Hesitation Roll – stopping momentarily at every 90 degrees, Clover Leafs, Combat turn, High and Low Yo-Yos, Cuban 8, Loops and Hammerheads. Once demonstrated, you will also have the chance to perform these exciting aerobatic stunts too! This is the perfect unique gift for first-time flyers, nostalgia buffs, modelers and seasoned pilots and is an airborne adventure that you will never forget! http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Warbird-Flight-Chicago_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/The_Ultimate_Vintage_Aircraft_Experience.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/The_Ultimate_Vintage_Aircraft_Experience.html Mon, 04 May 2009 16:07:12 EST Fly in Three Vintage Aircrafts over the Sonoma Wine Valley during this Ultimate Warbird Flight Experience - Relive the glory days of aviation and experience the ultimate aerial adventure. During this airborne adventure you will have the opportunity to fly in three amazing Vintage Aircrafts: a 1942 WWII Stearman Biplane, a 1941 North American SNJ4 “Texan” and an extraordinary 1943 Curtiss P40 “Kittyhawk”. These vintage aircrafts, once used as the advanced trainers for WWII aviators, are some of the most important aircraft designs of the Second World War era—perhaps of all time! Prior to take off, your instructor will go over all of the basics of the controls for each of the vintage planes as well as safety information for Warbird flight. Then it’s time to hop into and prepare for the ride of your life in this classic Stearman Biplane. After your 20 minute Biplane Ride, you will take to the skies in the 1941 North American SNJ4 “Texan”. The final 30 minute vintage flight takes place in the extremely rare Curtiss P-40. This Ultimate Warbird Flight Experience guarantees bragging rights and memories to last a lifetime, and is the perfect unique gift for first-time flyers, nostalgia buffs, modelers and pilots. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Vintage-Plane_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Vintage_Aircraft_Flight_In_Sonoma.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Vintage_Aircraft_Flight_In_Sonoma.html Mon, 04 May 2009 15:08:25 EST Fly In a Warbird over the Beautiful Sonoma Wine Valley in a 1943 P-40 Curtiss Wright Vintage Aircraft - Experience the thrill of flying in one of the most highly recognized fighters from WWII, the inimitable P40 Kittyhawk (Warhawk). Flown by the flying tigers, only a couple dozen of these famed beauties are left flying, only 3 with dual controls, and only one you can take a flight in! Enjoy this rare, yet exhilarating experience of flight in this beautifully restored P40N, dual control Kittyhawk. This 20 minute vintage aircraft flight will give you the opportunity to learn how fighter pilots of the 1940s felt as they took to the skies. Before this amazing war plane ride begins, you’ll meet with your pilot, who will go over the history and functionality of this vintage warbird aircraft. After you’ve been fully briefed, you’ll climb on to the plane and its chocks away as your flight into a bygone era begins. Flying over beautiful Northern California, you will gain a genuine feel for the speed and excitement of World War II Military Aircraft Flying. Once in the air, you may even have the opportunity to take over the controls and actually fly this vintage World War II Plane! Whether you choose to sit back and simply enjoy this scenic flight over Sonoma, choose to try your hand at flying a historic aircraft, or request that your pilot perform a few precision aerobatics, including loops and rolls, this vintage aircraft flight is an unforgettable unique gift for anyone with a sense of history and adventure. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Vintage-Aircraft-Flight_150x120.bmp