How do I get a ride in an F14?

Question

My husband will be 50 in November. I've seen videos of civilians riding in fighter jets, such as the F14. Where would I go to find out about getting him a ride for his birthday? Thanks!

Answer 1

It will be quite difficult to find an F-14 in operation currently. Since they have been recently retired from military service, there are few (if any) civilian operators, and the only military operator of the type is currently Iran...
Your best bet for finding a ride nearby would be at a local airshow. Usually the operators of warbirds (retired military planes) on display will offer rides for a hefty fee. Most often though, these will be in prop aircraft, and there are no guarantees, depending on which aircraft are present at any given air show.
If you can travel to Texas for the experience, the Collings Foundation (an aircraft restoration group) is running an F-4 flight training school, a two day experience which culminates in a ride in a vintage F-4 fighter jet. This may be more of the type of program you are looking for. Other groups provide similar programs with both props and jets, simulating air combat missions or simply flying. I've provided some of the links I found below.
Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I think the people you see are reporters who had their ride arranged through the Department of Defense for public relations. I have never seen a place where you can buy a ride. You can go to Russian and buy a ride on a MIG though. There are places Such as Air Combat USA that let you be a fighter pilot for a day and then get to ride with an instructor in their trainer aircraft.

Answer 3

Fighter Jet Rides Florida

Answer 4

You can't.
When you see Civiliains getting a ride in an F14 or, more commonly, with the Blue Angels (F18) or Thunderbirds (F16), these are what are called "media rides" and are reserved for celebrities, local news folks etc. However, don't lose hope.. there ARE a small number of civilian owned jets out there which might be available for rides.. just hit the web and start searching and have your check book ready.

Answer 5

Check out the link below for information.

Florida:

http://www.millionairesconcierge.com/fighterjets.htm

Russia:

http://www.incredible-adventures.com/migs/

As an alternative you may want to take a look at Air Combat USA
They dont fly jets but it's tons of fun !

http://www.aircombatusa.com/


Air Combat USA, established in 1988, is the original civilian dogfighting school. With over 18 years of experience and over 38,000 guest pilots flown, Air Combat USA is the largest, most recognized air combat school in the world. We've been featured on hundreds of television shows including The Apprentice and Good Morning America! As the industry leader, we work hand-in hand with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other governing agencies to define the parameters and establish safety guidelines used to regulate the air combat industry.

The mission at Air Combat USA is to provide an extraordinary fighter pilot experience! We set the standard for program design and execution, offering a fighter pilot experience second to none! Captain Mike Blackstone, founder and president of Air Combat USA, developed and patented the tracking system that verifies an air-to-air "kill" and equipped the aircraft with onboard cameras to ensure that the entire experience is recorded on digital videocassette for playback after the engagements. He is determined to ensure that "everything is real…except the bullets!"

Answer 6

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Answer 7

* is F14 a must ?

* make sure your husband dont have a history of heart attack,
or illness that can cause shocks/heart attack/unconsciousness

* you can ride in a Mig (Russian fighters/bombers), MiG-29 (more agile than F-14), MiG-25 (Mach 2.8-3.0 - 3x times the speed of sound), MiG-25 can reach almost the edge of space at around 80-90k ft, merely see the curve of the earth
a spectacular breath-taking view of earth !!!

* the flight cost around US$ 5k-50k

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Answer 8

It's not an F14 but it is a military jet. It is expensive and you have to travel but check the link below.

http://www.incredible-adventures.com/migs/

Answer 9

Try the Russians- Seriously , Somewhere in my memory I recall reading about wealthy people paying for rides in Russian fighters.

Answer 10

I was going to tell you to join the Navy. Although the Navy has quit using the F-14 Tomcat. You might instead check out airshow sites and see if they advertise rides. I can't say that I have seen any that use the F-14. But then again, I wasn't looking. good luck