Flying Experiences

Learn to Fly

New Orleans, LA

From: $241.00 5 Options Available
Based on 30 Minute Demo Flight
Option & Pricing:
Please select an option above.
Location
New Orleans Lakefront Airport; New Orleans, LA
SKU
AIR-NOR-0002
Overview

Take the controls and try your hand at being a pilot as you Learn to Fly a Cessna under the careful guidance of a fully certified commercial pilot!

  • Learn and the basics of flight from a friendly and experienced FAA certified flight instructor
  • Take in a beautiful birds' eye views of New Orleans
  • Train aboard a Cessna, the most common training aircraft in the world
  • No experience necessary!
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You'll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!

Year-Round:
Daily - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed on major holidays

 

Essential Information
  • Participants must be at least 10 years old
  • Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign a waiver
  • Participants must weigh less than 300 lbs
  • Gratuity is included in the cost of this experience
Duration
Depends on the option selected. Please note that flight time is calculated from engine start to engine stop. This includes the time it takes to get from the ramp to the runway and back, before takeoff and landing.
Experience Provider Info
Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.
Maximum Participants
This is a private experience for 1.
Spectators
This experience is for the participant only.
Weather Dependent
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions. In the event of a weather cancellation, your pilot will work with you to reschedule your experience.
What To Wear
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions; flat rubber-soled shoes are recommended. The aircraft is equipped with heating for winter, but there is no A/C in the summer months.
Are the pilots certified?
Yes, you will be flying with a fully certified commercial pilot.  The experience provider's pilots have over 20,000 hours of combined experience.
What airplane will I be flying in?

The 40, 50, and 80-minute Lessons take place in a Cessna 152.
The 30 Minute Demo Flight and Fundamentals of Flying Course take place in a Cessna 172.

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours prior to your experience with the experience provider directly. Failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.

Location
New Orleans Lakefront Airport - New Orleans, LA

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