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Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter

Los Angeles, USA
  • 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Headset
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Fuel surcharge
    • Live commentary on board
    • Simulator training plus actual flight time
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 3213 Airflite Way, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA

      We are located at the end of the private two-lane road, Airflite Way. Parking is available anywhere in the lot. Please feel free to enter our lobby and have a seat. One of our staff will be with you shortly. If arriving outside of normal hours, please call us to let someone know you are here.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • For our R44 Experience, 1 student pilot may be accompanied by 2 passengers (3 total customers) so long as the weight limit is adhered to
    • For our R22 Experience, a maximum of 1 passenger is allowed as the helicopter only has 2 seats
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Check In Process - please arrive 15 minutes prior to flight for proper check-in. If a customer arrives late the tour/activity may be cut short or you can reschedule for another date
    • Flight Etiquette- We ask all customers to please understand that though your flight is meant to be fun and exciting, safety is always Anthelion Helicopters' first priority. For this reason, we do not allow: Drunk and/or high customers, screaming and/or arguing in the helicopter, Removing seatbelts, attempting to stand or stick out arms and legs whilst in the helicopter, or speaking over the Pilot. Please know that should the pilot feel that the flight has become unsafe due to customer conditions, the pilot has the right to end the tour early. In this event, we will NOT be able to provide a refund or accommodation for the shortened flight
    • Per FAA Regulation, should customers arrive inebriated, they will NOT be allowed to fly. We will NOT provide a refund should you choose to cancel, but you may rebook your tour to another date.
    • Weight Limitation Policy - Our R44 Tour Helicopter seat limit is 300 lb and the group limit must be under 580 lb. Our R22 limit is 220 lb. Customers who are over the weight limit upon weight verification on arrival will NOT be allowed to fly and will NOT be eligible for a refund. You may reschedule for another date
    • Liability waiver must be signed on arrival. Failure to sign the waiver will result in your tour being cancelled. If you choose not to fly due to not signing the waiver you will not be eligible for a refund.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great challenge

    Jorge_T, Jan 2024
    Great experience learning to fly helicopter. Tough gig, but nice challenge and very different activity.

    Response from Host, Jan 2024

    Glad you enjoyed it, it gets easier the more you do it, especially the hovering!

    From $230.00

    per group (up to 1)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 21 days in advance.

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