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Ever wondered what it actually feels like to fly a fighter jet? This is your chance to find out. Climb into the cockpit of a real L-39 jet fighter, feel 4000lbs of thrust push you back into your seat, and pull high G combat manoeuvres at speeds of up to 910km/h. Whether you're gifting a fighter jet experience to someone who's always dreamed of flying, or booking one for yourself, RedBalloon has jet fighter flights waiting across Australia.
Jet Fighter Flights
RedBalloon fighter jet flights put you in the cockpit of a real L-39, one of the most flown warbirds in the world. You'll suit up in a full military flight suit and helmet, run through your mission briefing, then take off for a flight you'll be telling people about for years. Your pilot stays in constant contact throughout, so it can be as mild or as wild as you want it to be.
Fly out of Sydney with the Jet Fighter Flight - Sydney - 25 Minutes, spending 25 minutes in the aircraft and pulling high G manoeuvres over Camden. If it's your first time in a jet, the 20 Minute Introductory Jet Fighter Flight - Bathurst is a gentler way in, with your pilot never pulling a manoeuvre without you knowing first.
Want more mission detail? The Jet Fighter Close Air Support Mission - 20 Minutes - VIC takes you in low and fast over the Burragorang Valley on a genuine close air support run. Up in Victoria's north east, the Jet Fighter Flight - Wangaratta - 15 Minutes delivers the same enormous thrust and combat manoeuvres at speeds of up to 900km/h.
See the full jet fighter range for every location and flight length on offer.
Warbird Aerobatic Flights
If a jet isn't quite what you're after, RedBalloon warbird aerobatic flights bring the same Top Gun feeling in an ex-military aircraft. The Warbird Aerobatic Flight Experience - 25 Minutes - Moorabbin takes you over Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay for loops, rolls and rapid manoeuvres with an expert aerobatic pilot beside you.
Explore the full aerobatic flights range for more options.
More Flying Experiences to Explore
Jet fighters are just the start. The RedBalloon flying range spans the whole sky, from gentle to full throttle.
Browse the full flying experiences range to find the one that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are jet fighter flight experiences?
They're civilian flights in real ex-military or ex-Soviet aircraft, flown by experienced pilots. You'll go through a full safety and mission briefing, suit up in a flight suit and helmet, then get in the air for high G manoeuvres. Our flights are open to civilians, no flying background needed.
How do jet fighter flights work?
You'll arrive at the airfield, meet your pilot and go through a safety and mission briefing. After suiting up in a military flight suit and helmet, you'll board the aircraft, complete the pre-flight checks, then take off. Your pilot stays in constant contact with you in the air throughout the flight.
What manoeuvres can you do on a jet fighter flight?
Expect aerobatic rolls, loops, wingovers and low-level flight, along with high G combat-style manoeuvres. If you want to go further, the Aerobatic Warbird Formation and Dogfighting Flight adds formation flying and an air combat dogfight against a second aircraft. Fighter jets are built for speed. How fast can a jet fighter fly? Military aircraft can reach speeds well beyond 1,500km/h, though RedBalloon civilian flights are flown at safer, slower speeds of up to around 910km/h.
What training do you get before a jet fighter flight?
You'll receive a full safety briefing and mission brief before you board, along with a final brief in the cockpit itself. No prior flying experience is required. Your pilot explains every manoeuvre as you go, so you always know what's coming.
What should you wear and bring for a jet fighter flight?
Wear comfortable, enclosed footwear and clothing you can move in. Avoid a heavy meal beforehand, and bring a camera for photo opportunities before and after the flight.
What medical requirements apply to jet fighter flight experiences?
You should be in reasonable health and free of heart, back or neck conditions, as the flight involves high G forces. Let your pilot know about any medical concerns before the flight, and check the specific product page for full requirements before booking.
What are the age, height and weight limits for jet fighter flights?
Limits vary by aircraft and operator, so check the individual product page for exact requirements before you book.
How safe are jet fighter flight experiences?
You'll always be one on one with your pilot, who is briefed to fly the mission to suit your comfort level. Flights only proceed after a full safety and mission briefing, and pilots won't perform manoeuvres you're not ready for.
How much does a jet fighter flight experience cost?
Pricing depends on the aircraft, flight length and location, so check each product page for current pricing. If you'd rather start smaller, the Virtual Reality Jet Fighter Experience - 15 Minutes and F/A-18 Jet Flight Simulator Experience - 30 Minutes offer a taste of jet fighter flying at a lower entry point, both on the ground.
Where can you book a jet fighter flight experience?
RedBalloon offers jet fighter flights for civilians across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, including the Warbird Aerobatic Flight - 35 Minutes out of Bellarine, Victoria. Browse the full jet fighter range to find one near you.