Fighter Pilot for the Day-Two Person (available nationwide)

Item Number: 8522
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: Priceless
Online Close: Mar 27, 2008 3:00 PM EDT
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
Imagine yourself scouring the skies in a real military aircraft in search of enemy aircraft, using your state-of-the-art electronic tracking system to acquire your bogey, engaging in aerial combat, and returning to your base VICTORIOUS! Your Aircraft: An aerobatic, Italian-built fighter aircraft that has onboard radar intercept capability for acquiring bogies beyond visual range. Each aircraft comes with a patented electronic tracking system that allows for the simulation and thrill of an actual "guns kill"! You and a friend will each be trained to fly your own aircraft along with an instructor as you experience the thrill of a lifetime. That's right, you get to fly your own aircraft as your buddy flies his aircraft up in the skies above. You will both enjoy an extraordinary fighter pilot experience of a lifetime! You will receive a video of your flying experience from the cockpit as well as a wrap up session by the instructor. Your package will include round trip car service to and from the airport (must be located within 20 miles). Fighter Pilot for the Day is available nationwide throughout the calendar year.
Special Instructions
Once this item has been bid on it can be found in the Cool Stuff Category. Note this is coming to Portland, Maine - see dates below. Select from the following locations:
Atlanta, GA (2008: March 7-9, Nov 21-23)
Atlantic City, NJ (2008: April 18-20)
Boston, MA (2008: May 17-19, Oct 10-12)
Chicago, IL (2008: June 13-15, Sept 12-14)nbsp;
Cincinnati, OH (2008: June 21-23)
Cleveland, OH (2008: Sept 26-28)
Dallas/ Fort Worth, TX (2008: Jan 19-21, April 18-20, Oct 17-19)
Detroit, MI (2008: June 7-9, Sept 20-22)
Fullerton, CA (2008: Feb 1-3, 16-24, March 1-16, April 1-30, May 1-18, June 1-30, July 11-27, Sept 5-28, Oct 17-31, Nov 1-23, Dec 5-21)
Hilton-Head, SC (2008: Feb 16-18)
Houston, TX (2008: April 11-13, Oct 11-13)
Kansas City, MO (2008: Sept 6-8)
Kissimmee, FL (2008: Feb 8-10, Dec 5-7)
Lancaster, PA (2008: April 11-13, Nov 1-3)
Livermore, CA (2008: March 7-9, May 9-11, July 26-28, Sept 13-15, Nov 14-16)
Miami, FL (2008: Feb 2-4, Dec 12-14)
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2008: July 11-13)
Monterey, CA (2008: May 3-5, Sept 19-21)
Long Island, NY (2008: May 2-4, 9-11, Aug 1-3, Oct 24-26)
New York/New Jersey (2008: April 26-28, July 26-28, Oct 18-20)
Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA (2008: April 5-7, Nov 7-9)
Pittsburgh, PA (2008: May 30-June 1)
Portland, ME (2008: Oct 4-6) San Antonio, TX (2008: April 5-7, Oct 4-6)
Santa Barbara, CA (2008: Feb 8-10, July 11-13, Sept 5-7)
Seattle, WA (2008: Aug 9-24)
St. Louis, MO (2008: June 27-29)
Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL (2008: Jan 25-27)
This experience gives you an introduction to fighter pilot training using the actual skills taught to current military fighter pilots. After being fitted with a full flight suit and completing the air combat briefings you'll climb into the fighter aircraft alongside your instructor. With your hands on the controls you will engage in a minimum of six combat engagements. Your flight will be recorded on video-tape and reviewed in a flight debriefing and they'll even give you a copy to take home at the end of your amazing day.
The instructors, both military and civilian, have enviable credentials. Most are former military fighter pilots from the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, and several are graduates of Red Flag and the Navy Fighter Weapons School. This fighter pilot experience features Marchetti SF260 as these are the planes used by the military in training their fighter pilots and so it will give you the best experience. They are capable of 260mph, +6 G-forces and are highly maneuverable giving you the most realistic air combat and fighter pilot experience available.
Restrictions: Pilots must weigh less than 250 pounds and stand no taller than 6' 7". Valid one year from event date and subject to availability.
Things to know: There are just two participants in each class. Since you will be suited up in a flight suit for this activity, you may wear whatever is comfortable for the air temperature. We suggest rubber-soled shoes (i.e. tennis shoes work well). Get a good night's sleep and avoid an overabundance of alcohol the night before your flight. Guests may sit in on the briefing and watch as you take off and land. Missions are conducted approximately 25 miles from the airfield so guests will be unable to view the actual flight. The instructor will fly the plane during take-off and landing.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts - Enjoy a total of four-nights at your choice of any participating Hyatt property. The following locations were participating at the time of publication. These certificates will be valid one year from event date subject to availability.
Atlanta, GA (Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead; Hyatt Regency Atlanta)Atlantic City, NJ (Hyatt Regency Philadelphia Penns Landing)
Boston, MA (Hyatt Regency Boston; Hyatt Harborside at Boston's Logan International Airport; Hyatt Regency Cambridge)
Chicago, IL (Hyatt Regency Chicago; Hyatt Regency O'Hare; Hyatt Regency McCormick Place; The Hyatt Lodge at McDonalds Campus; Hyatt Rosemont; Hyatt Lisle)
Cincinnati, OH (Hyatt Regency Cincinnati)Cleveland, OH (Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade)
Dallas/ Fort Worth, TX (Grand Hyatt DFW Airport; Hyatt Regency DFW Airport; Hyatt Regency Dallas; Hyatt Regency Austin)
Detroit, MI (Hyatt Regency Dearborn)
Fullerton, CA (Hyatt Regency Irvine; Hyatt Regency Newport Beach; Hyatt Regency Orange County)Hilton-Head, SC (Hyatt Regency Savannah-GA)
Houston, TX(Hyatt Regency Houston)
Kansas City, MO (Hyatt Regency Crown Center)
Kissimmee, FL (Hyatt Regency Orlando Intl Airport)
Lancaster, PA (Hyatt Regency Philadelphia Penns Landing)
Livermore, CA (Grand Hyatt San Francisco; Hyatt Regency San Francisco; Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport; Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf; Hyatt Regency Santa Clara)
Miami, FL (Hyatt Regency Miami; Hyatt Regency Coral Gables; Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six-Ft. Lauderdale)
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (Hyatt Regency Minneapolis)
Monterey, CA (Hyatt Regency Monterey, Grand Hyatt San Francisco; Hyatt Regency San Francisco; Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport; Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf; Hyatt Regency Santa Clara)Long Island, NY(Hyatt Morristown-NJ; Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson; Hyatt Regency New Brunswick-NJ; Hyatt Regency Princeton-NJ)
New York/New Jersey (Hyatt Morristown; Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson; Hyatt Regency New Brunswick; Hyatt Regency Princeton)
Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA (Hyatt Arlington; Hyatt Dulles; Hyatt Fair Lakes; Hyatt Regency Crystal City; Hyatt Regency Reston)
Pittsburgh, PA (Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport)Portland, ME (Hyatt Regency Boston; Hyatt Harborside at Boston's Logan International Airport; Hyatt Regency Cambridge)San Antonio, TX (Hyatt Regency San Antonio)Santa Barbara, CA(Hyatt Valencia; Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Thousand Oaks)
Seattle, WA (Grand Hyatt Seattle; Hyatt Regency Bellevue)
St. Louis, MO (Hyatt Regency St. Louis)
Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL (Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay; Hyatt Regency Tampa; Hyatt Sarasota)
American Airlines This package includes round-trip coach class service for (2) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to anywhere American Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada subject to availability. Great upgrade pricing is available! The winning bidders can upgrade their coach class airfare to first class airfare by calling 800-209-6888. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. The winning bidders will be able to earn AAdvantage miles in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability.
Any airport departure or taxes (if charged) are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Ground transportation is not included in this package.
It will take about 30 days for the winning bidder to receive his or her item follwing the close of the auction and confirmation of payment.