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The 20 craziest Las Vegas date ideas, from dogfighting your partner in a real plane to a drive-thru vow renewal. Written by the people who run the craziest one.
What is a flat spin, and how did Goose die in Top Gun? The real physics of the F-14 scene, the stunt pilot tragedy behind the film, and how aerobatic pilots fly controlled spins for real.
20 celebrity pilots who really fly, from Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford to Bruce Dickinson, plus the legends, from Amelia Earhart to Chuck Yeager. And how you can take the controls yourself in Vegas.
Las Vegas in December 2026: NFR runs Dec 3-12, holiday light displays, rooftop ice skating, NYE fireworks, perfect hiking weather, and the smoothest flying air of the year.
25 aviation gifts for plane lovers, sorted by budget: stocking stuffers under $50, serious gear, and the flight experience they will talk about for ten years.
The definitive Las Vegas bucket list: 25 once-in-a-lifetime experiences with real prices - from flying a stunt plane and the Sphere to the Fire Wave and Hoover Dam.
Eight decades of Blue Angels history, from 1946 Hellcats to today's Super Hornets. Key milestones, FAQs, and how you can fly like a Blue Angel yourself.
The best things to do in Las Vegas during the day with verified prices: morning stunt plane flights, Red Rock, Hoover Dam, supercars, glowing caves and the beat-the-heat playbook.
21 unique and unusual things to do in Las Vegas with verified prices: fly a stunt plane upside down, dogfight a friend, glowing caves, fake grocery stores and more.
How many Gs can a human survive? 2 to 5 untrained, 9 for fighter pilots, 46.2 the all-time record. What G-force does to your body, level by level.
12 Las Vegas team building activities for corporate events with verified prices - from flying real stunt planes to escape rooms and kayak tours.
35 unique things to do in Las Vegas besides gambling, with real prices. Fly a stunt plane, walk inside the Sphere, kayak to a glowing cave, and eat like royalty.
When is the next Las Vegas air show? Aviation Nation returns to Nellis AFB April 3-4, 2027 with the Thunderbirds. Full guide, plus how to fly your own airshow now.
24 fun group activities in Las Vegas for team building, bachelor parties and family crews, with group discounts and tips.
15 daytime bachelor party ideas in Las Vegas with real prices - aerial dogfights, supercars, machine guns, pool cabanas. Built around the groom's story.