TOP GUN Experience
Suit up and take your seat in the twin-seat F-14 Tomcat cockpit,
alongside a real (ex-)fighter pilot.
Take the controls of the F-14 Tomcat
Suit up and take your seat in the twin-seat fighter cockpit, alongside a real (ex-)fighter pilot. Get ready for an experience like no other!
You take the controls of this iconic fighter aircraft. Want to try a loop, a roll or a more extreme manœuvre? Your pilot is right there with you: you are the pilot, not a spectator!
On the programme:
- Carrier take-off
- Supersonic flight and interception
- Low-level flight
- Close air combat
- Formation flying and aerobatics
- Carrier landing
TOPGUN was your dream? Make it real.
An experience like no other
A real fighter pilot
Your instructor is a (former) fighter pilot from the Belgian Air Force. He guides you step by step: you are the pilot, not a spectator.
A twin-seat cockpit
Two seats, just like the real F-14 Tomcat: you fly, your pilot shares the mission with you.
A unique simulator
A full-size metal cockpit, 3-axis motion and virtual reality. Our software is also used by the US, French and Dutch air forces to train their pilots.
Good to know
How it works
- 2 hours in total
- General and mission briefing with your pilot
- At least 30 minutes in the cockpit
Requirements
- From age 12
- 110 kg maximum
- No experience needed
- Flight suit provided
Bring your friends
- Up to 5 companions (more? let us know)
- They join the briefing
- They follow your mission on a big screen, in the lounge bar
- A second instructor commentates live
On site
- Rue de la Recherche 15, 1400 Nivelles
- A hangar with a military aviation atmosphere
- A squadron bar
The F-14 in pictures
Step into the F-14 Tomcat
In the F-14 Tomcat cockpit, alongside a real fighter pilot.
FAQ
How does the TOP GUN Experience work?
TOP GUN Experience - Two-seat flight with a real fighter pilot. EUR 299, 2h. Two-seat cockpit, TOP GUN mission, sensations of the film. Did you love the film? Live it in the cockpit.
What is the difference between TOP GUN, Viper and Dogfight Experience?
TOP GUN Experience (EUR 299): F-14 two-seat cockpit, co-pilot of a real fighter pilot for a full mission. Viper Experience (EUR 349): controls of your own F-16, tactical solo mission. Dogfight Experience (EUR 399): BFM 1v1 against a real fighter pilot. Progression: Topgun - Viper - Dogfight.
Do I need to be a pilot or have prior experience?
Not at all! Accessible to everyone from age 12. A passionate military fighter pilot guides you step by step.
Is there a weight or age limit?
Maximum weight: 110 kg. Recommended minimum age: 12 years. Not recommended for people with epilepsy or severe cardiac conditions.
Are your pilots real military pilots?
Yes. At Flight Experience, we have a close-knit team of former military pilots and instructors. TOPGUN Experiences are exclusively flown with a (former) fighter pilot from the Air Force. So you can be sure of a realistic mission and unique exchanges!
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing. For fighter jet experiences, a flight suit will be provided.
Is it a realistic experience?
Yes! The cockpit, instruments and visual effects of a fighter jet faithfully reproduced. You are totally immersed in the action.