We Are Sky Combat Ace

Founded by US Air Force Veteran Richard ‘Tex’ Coe, Sky Combat Ace (SCA) gives you access to a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Let one of our highly experienced instructors take you for a spin (pun intended!) or even try your hand at aerial combat–think laser tag in the sky! Don’t worry, the flight controls are interconnected, so absolutely no flight experience is necessary.


Sky Combat Ace is by far the most exciting adventure you will ever experience. We pride ourselves on creating fun-filled memories that will stay with you for a lifetime. And since you most definitely want to tell your friends and family about it, we’ll even create an epic video for you that you can share with everyone on social media or show off at the next family gathering.


If you’re looking for an amazing adventure to do with your friends and family or chasing the ultimate thrill ride, look no further!


The founder of Sky Combat Ace, Richard “Tex” Coe, started flying when he was 16 years old. His passion for aviation eventually led him to join the Air Force after graduating college to pursue a career as fighter pilot. The training was rigorous, challenging and unrelenting, but most of all it was a ton of fun! While stationed overseas at Aviano Air Base in Italy, one of his favorite missions was to take people up for “incentive rides” which basically meant he got to take up non-pilots and showcase what the mighty F-16 Viper could do… The ultimate joy ride! He always thought it was a shame he couldn’t take his friends and family up to give them a taste of what extreme flying was all about and that became the genesis of Sky Combat Ace! He figured there were a lot of people that would love to experience what high performance flying is all about if only they had the opportunity.


After “Tex” left the Air Force, he was determined to make this dream a reality and in early 2011, he finally assembled the team that could make it happen. SCA started in Las Vegas with just two Extra 330LC aircraft, the world’s most advanced FAA certified aerobatic airplane. Certified to +/-10 G’s, it can pull more G’s than an F-16! With the help of some of his fighter pilot buddies, “Tex” started offering rides and aerial dogfighting experiences, eventually adding more Extra 330s. As word started to spread, SCA added more advanced tactical missions such as the ultimate air combat experience. In 2015, Sky Combat Ace opened up it’s 2nd location in beautiful San Diego, California and now look for us in beautiful Lake Tahoe as well.


From opening day, safety has always been the #1 priority at SCA. By hiring and training the best in the business, we strive to make sure that every part of your experience is the safest it can be, as well as unforgettable.

Meet Our Pilots

Sky Combat Ace pilot Huntley Nash
By Matthew Symms 11 Nov, 2023
Huntley was a professional motorcycle racer and while in law school decided to take flight lessons and immediately knew where his future was headed. He now flies for Sky Combat Ace.
Pilot Palmer Timmons next to a stunt plane.
30 Jun, 2023
Palmer started taking Flight Lessons at the age of 17. After winning the 2022 US National Aerobatic Championship, he has joined SCA to take you on your next adventure.
sky combat ace pilot rob
By Florian Radke 10 Nov, 2022
Rob grew up watching airplanes land and take off at his town's local airfield. Rob's adventurous spirit led him to move to Las Vegas to fly for Sky Combat Ace.
sky combat ace pilot josh
By Florian Radke 10 Nov, 2022
Josh had a passion for airplanes since he was a little kid. After Josh found his dream job at Sky Combat Ace at beautiful Las Vegas, and hasn’t looked back.
sky combat ace pilot Ian
By Florian Radke 10 Nov, 2022
After spending time as a flight instructor on Maui, Ian moved across the ocean to the 9th island other known as Las Vegas to fly for Sky Combat Ace!
sky combat ace pilot axel
By Florian Radke 10 Nov, 2022
At age 21, Axel made the decision that he will do everything to reach the impossible dream he’s always had since he was eight: becoming a pilot.
Pilot Richard
By Florian Radke 20 Jul, 2021
“Tex” first flew when he was 16 years old and discovered passion for it. He is SCA President, and an Aerobatic Instructor Pilot, and a F-16 Fighter Pilot.
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YOU GET TO FLY THE MANEUVERS


Why ride along when you can fly your own airshow routine…? Featuring both basic and advanced aerobatics, you take the controls and become your very own airshow pilot.

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LASER TAG IN THE SKY!


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FROM USD: $599
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