TOP GUN

Our All-In Premium Package
1.5 Hour+ Experience, 60 Minute Flight Time
Fly by Sydney's famous Bondi Beach
Thrilling Aerobatics and Low level flying
Speeds of up to 420 kmh
Medium to high g-forces (you control the intensity)

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Our Top Gun Experience is like no other, offering the thrill of extreme aerobatics in this warbird fighter trainer combined with the stunning Sydney coastline and harbour as your backdrop.

DETAILS

After your arrival at Bankstown airport, your ACES experience begins with a full briefing on all aspects of the flight, safety procedures, and aircraft details for our Yak 52 military trainer. Once the briefing concludes you’ll strap yourself into the rear seat of this Yak 52 TW.

With our experienced pilots at the helm, your mission starts with a reconnaissance flight over Sydney’s Southern Parklands where your pilot will ease you into the performance of this warbird. Along the way, you'll be able to identify multiple reconnaissance targets and get a unique glimpse of the world below.

Then you’ll fly low level along Sydney's coast line including the famous Bondi Beach and Sydney's harbour heads. But the adventure doesn't stop there. After taking in some breathtaking views, you'll kick into high gear with a variety of simulated combat aerobatics over Sydney's stunning coastline. Our expert pilots will take you through a number of combat moves, giving you a taste of the incredible agility and power of our aircraft. You'll feel your heart race as you experience loops, rolls, and other exhilarating manoeuvres.

Remember, you’ll be in contact with your pilot at all times and able to adjust the level of intensity instantly to suit your comfort levels.

The last section of your flight will see you fly over Sydney’s Hawkesbury River, again low level, before heading back to the hangar at Bankstown.

At the end of your Top Gun adventure flight experience, you'll land back at Bankstown Airport with a new appreciation for the Sydney's beauty and the incredible performance of a 400 horsepower radial engine warbird.

This is our all-in premium experience and the perfect gift idea for any aviation fan or that person in your life who ‘has everything’ and craves something truly different and unique. So why wait? Book your adventure flight today and get ready to take to the skies top gun style!

TIMING

60 Minute Flight
Allow 2-3 hours for the total experience including briefing, debriefing, possible delays

PROVIDED

Nomex Flight Suit
Headset

LOCATION

All flights take place from Bankstown Airport, approx. 30 min drive from Sydney’s CBD

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Additional Information

Fitness and Experience

Generally people from 14 years up to 85 years old can partake provided you are medically fit. For those under 18 years of age we will require parent or legal guardian authorisation on the day. As this is not an experience for the faint of heart, passengers should be of good general health.
You must be agile enough to climb into the aircraft
There is no need for any previous flying experience

Dress Code

Wear enclosed footwear (no thongs or sandals) and comfortable clothing

Weather

Your flight is weather dependant and we cannot fly in rain or strong wind
All weather decisions are made on the day
Your flight will go ahead unless we contact you

Restrictions

Maximum weight for this experience is 115kg
Maximum height is 195cm
Avoid excessive alcohol the night before, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol you will not be able to participate in the flight and will forfeit your voucher

Rescheduling, Refunds, & Cancellations

Gift Voucher sales are final and non-refundable. Gift Vouchers are valid for 3 years and may be transferred but are not refundable.
Online bookings may be rescheduled up to 48 hrs prior to confirmed times without penalty, however cancellations inside 24 hours, no-shows, or late arrivals will forfeit their experience and are not entitled to a refund.
ACES will make every attempt to fly on the booked date & time, however we reserve the right to reschedule flights without penalty or refund due to unsuitable weather conditions (including strong wind, low cloud, poor visibility, high temperature or thunderstorms) or other reasons beyond ACES's control.
We do not offer refunds for confirmed bookings, except in exceptional circumstances (e.g., serious illness or misadventure), and at our discretion. In such cases, a $50.00 admin fee applies.

Passenger Acknowledgment Form

All passengers will be required to sign an acknowledgment form that states:

In relation to the Adventure flight that I am about to undertake I acknowledge that I am medically fit, have been verbally briefed and understand:

a. The planned flight manoeuvres to be conducted,

b. The safety features and equipment fitted to the aircraft; and

c. Emergency egress procedures.

In accordance with CASA CASR 132.150 I understand:

The design, manufacture and airworthiness of the aircraft are not required to meet any safety standard recognised by CASA; and
The aircraft is not required by CASA to be operated to the same safety standards as an aircraft used for regular public transport or charter operations; and
Travel in the aircraft is done at the passenger’s own risk; and
A more detailed briefing about the safety of the aircraft will be given to the passenger before the passenger boards the aircraft.