Learn to Fly an R44 Helicopter in Los Angeles

Long Beach, California

Learn to Fly an R44 Helicopter in Los Angeles

Long Beach, California

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Overview

Embark on an authentic pilot journey, blending a mini simulation course with hands-on helicopter flight using the Elite TH100 Helicopter AATD, the exclusive simulator in the area. Gain fundamental knowledge of helicopter operations, controls, and safety, soaring 700-1,000 feet above the Port of Long Beach and Downtown Long Beach, with accumulated flight time contributing to your license requirements.

🚁 Combine simulation course with hands-on flight

📚 Acquire basic helicopter operations and safety knowledge

🛫 Transition to the aircraft, and soar 700-1,000 feet above Port of Long Beach and Downtown Long Beach during the demo

🚁 Accumulate flight time, contributing to helicopter license requirements

⭐️ Expert FAA certified pilot to guide you!

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Thursday-Tuesday 9am-8pm

Full description

Experience Highlights:

Authentic Pilot Experience:
- Combine a mini simulation course with hands-on helicopter flight for an immersive pilot experience.
- Utilize the Elite TH100 Helicopter AATD, the area's only simulator, for real-life helicopter flight training.
Fundamentals Learning:
- Acquire basic helicopter operations and safety knowledge through the AATD and live flight combination.
- Gain understanding of different controls, their purpose, and the aircraft format post-simulation.
Live Flight Experience:
- Transition from the simulator to the aircraft, experiencing fundamental helicopter flight lessons.
- Soar 700-1,000 feet above the Port of Long Beach and Downtown Long Beach during the demo flight.
License Progress:
- Accumulate flight time during the demo, contributing to your helicopter license requirements.
- Post-flight, receive information from knowledgeable staff on pursuing future helicopter flight training.
Helicopter Control Fundamentals:
- Learn the basics of helicopter control, covering straight and level flight, climbs, descents, and turns.
- Opt for the R44 helicopter for a 4-seat experience, allowing family and friends to witness your progress during the introductory demo flight.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All Ages
Weight: Max weight of 300lbs per passenger and max combined weight of 500lbs. (Passenger weights must be accurately provided at time of booking. Groups reaching a combined weight of 500 lbs will be subject to a weight check upon arrival for their flight. Any individual weighing 300 lbs or more will not be permitted to fly per the limitations of the aircraft. Any cancellation of a planned flight due to weights exceeding the maximum allowable aircraft weight (individual or combined) will be charged at full price. Any cancellation of a planned flight due to weights exceeding the maximum allowable aircraft weight (individual or combined) will be charged at full price.)
Health limitations: It's recommended that pregnant women check with the healthcare provider if flying is allowed.
Physical limitations: Must be able to enter and exit the helicopter without assistance for safety reasons
Experience level: No experience needed.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All ages welcome, all passengers need a ticket
Individuals with disabilities: Not wheelchair accessible, individual need to be able to enter and exit the helicopter without assistance for safety reasons
Pets: No pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 1-2 hours with 15-60 minutes of flight time depending on the option selected
What’s included: A mini simulation course with a hands-on helicopter flight training (in an R44 Helicopter)
Who will be present: Your FAA Certified Flight Instructor, the student and party of 2 or 3 participants.
Spectators: You may bring friends and family to watch you take off and land.
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos
Specific rules to follow: Due to the nature of this activity and the safety of all staff and guests, the experience provider reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who show any signs or indications of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: This experience is weather dependent, customers will not be held liable for adverse weather, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), or unforeseen aircraft maintenance. Your tour will be rebooked or refunded at no additional charge.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
Parking: Free parking available
What to wear: Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.
What to bring: Please bring a valid ID
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms available. Customers can bring their purse into the helicopter (no lockers available).

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.