Learn to Fly a Helicopter

Description:
Have you always dreamed of taking the controls of a beautiful helicopter and soaring upward toward the sky? Now is your chance to learn the basics of how to fly a helicopter with this fun and exhilarating experience!

You'll be learning from and flying with a FAA certified flight instructor with vast experience. You'll start with 30 minutes of ground instruction covering safety and helicopter operations. Next, it's time to climb aboard and fly.

While in flight, you'll have the opportunity to try straight and level flight, climbs, turns and descents, plus the most memorable - hovering!

So prepare to experience a feeling few in the world ever have, the sensation of manning the controls of an airborne helicopter!

Availability:
Year Round availability, 7 days per week, 9:00am-5:00pm

Location(s):
Long Beach Airport

Essential Information:
Participants must weigh less than 220 lbs. No experience necessary. Must be 12 years of age or older.

Duration:
Approximately 30 minutes of ground school followed by 30 or 60 minutes of flight time. Total time of experience up to 2 hours.

Maximum Participants:
One

Spectators:
Not allowed in the helicopter, but are welcome to come and watch or take pictures and view the takeoff.

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather, 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.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 7-14 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy:
Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 48 hours prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 48 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.

Experience ID:
AIR-OCN-0012