Fighter Jet Experiences
Fly a genuine ex-military fighter jet as a passenger. Seven aircraft, eleven airfields, seven countries, from around £2,400, $3,200 or €2,850. No licence and no flying experience required.
Accredited operators only · Flying since 2004 · Weather-protected bookings
What is a fighter jet experience?
A fighter jet experience is a passenger flight in a two-seat ex-military jet, flown by a qualified pilot with you in the rear cockpit. You need no licence, no medical certificate and no previous flying experience. A typical flight lasts 20 to 60 minutes in the air, with four to six hours on site including briefing and kit fitting, and costs from around £2,400, $3,200 or €2,850.
Price from
£2,400 / $3,200 / €2,850
MiG-15 Fagot, Czech Republic
Time airborne
30–60 min
Four to six hours on site
Licence needed
None
No flying experience either
Minimum age
18
Weight and height limits apply
G-force
Up to 8G
On aerobatic profiles
Fly a real fighter jet
Why choose a fighter jet experience
Very few people ever fly a military jet. Fewer still fly one as a passenger in an airframe that served in an air force, from a working airfield, with a pilot who flew the type in service.
What separates a fighter jet experience from any other flight is what the aircraft can do. Sustained turns at up to eight G. Aerobatic figures flown properly rather than demonstrated. In several aircraft, the controls handed to you in level flight once your pilot is satisfied you are comfortable.
These are not simulators and not light-aircraft joyrides. The airframe, the airfield and the procedures are the real ones.
Explore the hangar
Choose your fighter jet
Seven aircraft carry passengers today. Each has its own page covering the flight, the airfields it flies from and what to expect.
Aircraft
Where it flies
Top speed
From
L-39 Albatros
Where it flies
Six locations, four countries
Top speed
Mach 0.80
From
£2,500 / $3,300 / €2,900
MiG-15 Fagot
Where it flies
Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Top speed
Mach 0.89
From
£2,400 / $3,200 / €2,850
Aermacchi S.211
Where it flies
Southern Germany
Top speed
740 km/h
From
£3,300 / $4,400 / €3,900
Aermacchi MB-326
Where it flies
Reggio Emilia, Italy
Top speed
867 km/h
From
£3,400 / $4,500 / €4,000
Lockheed T-33
Where it flies
Waterloo, Ontario
Top speed
966 km/h
From
£2,800 / $3,800 / €3,400
Hawker Hunter
Where it flies
Sion, Switzerland
Top speed
Mach 0.94
From
£6,400 / $8,500 / €7,600
Can you fly in an F-16?
Not as a paying civilian, anywhere in the world. The F-16 is a frontline combat aircraft in active service with more than twenty air forces. Flights in two-seat F-16Ds are restricted to military personnel, defence contractors and occasional press or VIP flights arranged directly by an air force.
The same is true of the F-15, F-18, Typhoon and Rafale. Every genuine civilian fighter jet experience uses ex-military aircraft that have been demilitarised and placed on a civil register.
If it is speed you want, the Hawker Hunter is the fastest aircraft bookable today. If it is the feel of a fast jet, the L-39 Albatros is the aircraft most air forces used to train their fighter pilots on — including many who went on to fly the F-16.
Runways near you
Fighter jet experiences worldwide
Eleven airfields across seven countries. Choose the country nearest you to see which aircraft fly from there and what each sortie covers.
Prepare for take off
What happens on the day
01
Arrival and paperwork
Arrive two hours before your slot. Health declaration, and your weight and height confirmed against the ejection seat certification.
02
Ground school
The aircraft, the ejection seat, oxygen system, radio procedure and the anti-G straining manoeuvre. Around ninety minutes.
03
Kitting up
Flight suit, harness and helmet fitted to you, then a walk-around of the aircraft with your pilot.
04
The sortie
Twenty to sixty minutes airborne. Aerobatics, low-level or high-altitude — agreed with you before you line up.
05
Debrief
Photographs by the aircraft, debrief with your pilot, and your certificate. Video follows by email where ordered.
Booking your fighter jet flight
Jetify handle the entire booking with the operator, from confirming availability to the physical requirements they set. Every booking includes the following as standard.
Personal account manager
One named contact from enquiry to the day itself, not a ticketing queue.
Accredited operators only
Every partner holds a current national aviation authority approval for carrying passengers.
Ground school included
A full pre-flight briefing, flight suit, helmet and medical screening in the price.
Weather protection
Flights are rescheduled rather than cancelled. Operators will not fly a marginal slot.
Hotels and transfers
Arranged alongside the flight where you want them, at any of the eleven airfields.
Open-dated gift vouchers
Redeemable against any aircraft or location and valid for twenty-four months.
Fighter jet experience questions
The questions asked most before a first flight.
What is a fighter jet experience?
A fighter jet experience is a passenger flight in a two-seat ex-military jet, flown by a qualified pilot with you in the rear cockpit. No licence or flying experience is required, and flights run 20 to 60 minutes with four to six hours on site.
How much does a fighter jet experience cost?
A fighter jet experience costs from around £2,400, $3,200 or €2,850 for a MiG-15 flight in the Czech Republic. Prices are per person and include a pre-flight briefing and the use of a flight suit.
Do you need a licence to fly in a fighter jet?
No. You do not need a licence to fly in a fighter jet. You fly as a passenger with a qualified pilot in control, and no licence, medical certificate or previous flying experience is required for any aircraft Jetify books.
Can you fly in an F-16?
No. A paying civilian cannot fly in an F-16. The F-16 is in frontline service and two-seat flights are restricted to military and defence personnel, so every civilian fighter jet experience uses ex-military aircraft on a civil register instead.
Can I fly the fighter jet myself?
Yes, in most aircraft you can fly the jet yourself in level flight and gentle turns once your pilot is satisfied you are comfortable. Take-off, landing and any low-level segment stay with the pilot.
How much G-force will I feel on a fighter jet experience?
An aerobatic fighter jet flight typically reaches four to eight G in sustained turns. You are taught the anti-G straining manoeuvre during ground school, which is what keeps you conscious.
Is there a weight or height limit for a fighter jet experience?
Yes. Every fighter jet experience has a weight and height limit, set by the ejection seat certification rather than the operator, and it varies by aircraft. Jetify confirms the exact limits before you book.
What is the minimum age for a fighter jet experience?
The minimum age for a fighter jet experience is 18. Passengers must be 18 or over for every aircraft and location Jetify books.
Where can I do a fighter jet experience near me?
Jetify runs fighter jet experiences from eleven airfields across seven countries: three US states, Ontario in Canada, South West England, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Italy and Germany.
How far in advance should I book a fighter jet experience?
Book a fighter jet experience six to ten weeks in advance. Alpine and UK locations have shorter flying seasons, so summer slots are taken earliest.
What happens to a fighter jet experience if the weather is poor?
If the weather is poor, your fighter jet experience is rescheduled rather than cancelled. Operators will not fly a marginal slot, and rescheduling is free.
Can I buy a fighter jet experience as a gift?
Yes, you can buy a fighter jet experience as a gift. Jetify gift vouchers are open-dated, redeemable against any aircraft or location, and valid for twenty-four months from purchase.
Ready to fly?
Seven aircraft, eleven airfields, from around £2,400, $3,200 or €2,850. Tell us roughly when and where, and we will come back with availability and a firm price.
Make an enquiry
Jetify are committed to offering the world’s best aviation experiences. Should you wish to enquire about booking a flight or have further questions regarding our services, please contact us below. We endeavour to respond swiftly.
Jetify UK
+44 (0) 2393 877130
Jetify USA
+1 650 269 2034
