Air Combat USA 3355 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90806

"This was definitely an exhilarating experience for me. Having never flown a plane before, it was it was a blast taking over the controls and pushing the plane to the limits. I did find out that the plane wasn't the weak link. =) The pilots we were with were very down to earth and made the experience really fun. My coworkers did not believe that it was possible to do something like this. The videos were very helpful to convince them. This is something I will definitely do again!"

"My brother and I got to fly with Mike, callsign “Rocket”, the owner and head pilot of Air Combat USA, a few weeks ago as a surprise gift for my brother’s bachelor party. Within seconds after take off, Mike handed us control of the airplane. You continue to fly it right up until landing, and he guides you every step of the way (with a set of his own controls in case they are needed). I walked away from this experience being able to say that I controlled a military plane through multiple barrel rolls, loops, and other dogfighting maneuvers. Believe me when I say you will never forget being inverted at the top of a loop, in a plane that you’re flying, and looking down on beautiful Southern California. Mike is the ultimate professional and a genuinely great guy. He has a passion for aviation that is clear from the moment you meet him, and he does everything possible to make sure your time in the air is your flight (not a flight where you just sit along for the ride). He explains every step and makes sure from start to finish, you are 100% comfortable. His excitement will want you to do so much in the plane, and he is always making sure you are up for each step of the flight. I fully recommend flying with Air Combat USA for anyone from a first time flyer to a tenured pilot. Everything about your session is done with the goal of giving you a memorable experience. You are not rushed and it’s clear from the moment you meet Mike, safety is his top priority. My brother and I walked away with memories of a lifetime and cannot thank Mike enough for operating a flight program that allowed us to do something we only dreamt of."

"Wow! You gotta do this!! My wife and I went to the Lyon Air Museum and stumbled across these folks. Never thought I'd be flying a plane when I got up this morning. Their staff are wonderful. "Rocket" explained everything so clearly it made the experience so much better. "Tiny" is a great instructor, made my first time ever flying a plane easy and so much fun. Come fly with them soon!!"