Las Vegas Hilton Announces MiG Flight Experience Program

September 06, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Hilton, a classic property that has transformed itself into a contemporary resort that ranks among the world’s most famous and popular destinations, today announced a new sponsorship relationship with STRAC Aviation, LLC and CHIMPP Promotional Experts.

Through this unique, innovative, and creative sponsorship alliance, the Las Vegas Hilton becomes a business sponsor of STRAC’s L-39 “MiG” jet-fighter aircraft operations. The resort’s best casino customers will have the opportunity to personally experience the thrill and excitement of flying in a genuine Soviet-era high-performance military jet aircraft. Under the personal guidance of retired airline Captain Bob “Snake” Cox (STRAC Aviation), selected participants will experience ground-school safety training, learn about aircraft procedures and capabilities, and be tutored in aircraft control and communications. The highlight of the program is the personal flight experience in a real Soviet jet!

“This is not a ride simulation,” says Captain Cox, “this is a genuine Soviet-era high-performance military aircraft, with a top speed of 600 miles per hour. Its power and maneuverability are unmatched in a jet of this type. But, we take it easy on participants and only do maneuvers that they are comfortable with and discussed beforehand. Safety and comfort are our top priority.”

“In a ‘been there, done that’ era, this is truly an innovative and unique program,” says CHIMPP Promotional Experts’ Jim Personius. “As an industry leader, the Las Vegas Hilton was looking for something that no one has done before and we have put together a fantastic program for our sponsor and their VIP clients. This program gives new meaning to the term ‘corporate skybox.’ ”

“We think our customers will be thrilled with the opportunity to experience the excitement and adrenaline rush that our new ‘MiG’ Fighter Pilot Experience offers,” says Tony Alves, Las Vegas Hilton’s Director of Casino Marketing. “Few civilians have an opportunity to fly in a former military jet aircraft and we are pleased to offer this gift to our VIP customers at the Las Vegas Hilton.”

About the Las Vegas Hilton

The Las Vegas Hilton ranks among the world’s most famous and popular resort destinations, located blocks from the Las Vegas Strip and adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, offering 3,000 luxurious rooms and suites situated on 59 acres. The property is one of the largest hotels in the world and features top-name entertainment, including long-term headliner Barry Manilow, 16 distinctive restaurants, a full-service health club and spa, Star Trek: The Experience, and much more. For more information, visit www.lvhilton.com.

About STRAC Aviation, LLC

Based in St. Augustine, STRAC Aviation is Florida’s most innovative and progressive aviation-management company. STRAC’s sponsored VIP flight programs are custom designed to educate, entertain, and impress VIP clients with a first-class experience that they will remember forever. STRAC also provides corporate pilot training, security/safety analysis, VLJ pilot training, and air show performance flights. For more information, visit www.stracflight.com.

About CHIMPP Promotional Experts

CHIMPP Promotional Experts is Florida’s leading full-service promotional firm. CHIMPP is an acronym for Custom High-Impact Marketing Products & Programs. Based in Fort Lauderdale, CHIMPP specializes in helping corporate clients promote themselves and build better relationships in unique and creative ways. For more information, visit www.chimpp.com.