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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!
From: $193
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!
Experience the adrenaline rush of taking the controls of an airplane and soaring through the air over beautiful New Orleans!
Once in the air, you will take the controls and do the majority of the flying with your FAA certified flight instructor by your side every step of the way.
30 Minute Demo Flight is a basic introduction to flying in a Cessna 172. Your pilot will take you up to the skies and show you some of the basics of flight.
Flight Lessons are available in 40, 50, and 80-minute increments. 20 minutes of each lesson are dedicated to ground school. The rest of the time will be used for a hands-on flight in a Cessna 152.
The Fundamentals of Flying Course is perfect for those who are interested in getting a Private Pilot Rating but are unsure if it is definitely right for them. This package includes 3 Lessons. Each lesson consists of a 60-minute ground school followed by a 60 minute flight in a Cessna 172. Flight Maneuvers Handbook and First Flight Log are also included. The flight hours and ground school time acquired during the lessons can be applied towards the Private Pilot Rating if you decide to continue with training.
Prepare for a memorable experience over beautiful Louisiana landscape, and come learn to fly!
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.
For this experience, our partners are taking added measures to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. They are disinfecting all air crafts before and after each flight. Additionally they are taking all participants' temperatures before they are permitting entrance to their facility. They additionally have implemented a "Hold Harmless" waiver that all guests must sign in order to participate. Due to COVID-19, participants will also be required to purchase or bring their own aviation headset, or purchase a mic-cover for a rental headset. Our partners kindly ask that all participants please bring and wear a mask for the duration of their experience. Participants will not be permitted to fly without a mask, and may purchase one for roughly $15.00 if necessary.
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 Cloud 9 Living.
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.
Customer Reviews
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It was an amazing experience!!! The pilot was knowledgeable, easy-going, and made my anxiety as a first-time flyer go away! It was awesome!!! It was such a surreal experience and Cloud 9 Living made it happen!!! Thanks to you all!! Everyone should have this experience, it is like no other!!! I m definitely coming back and inviting my family so they can experience it, too!!! Thanks again!!!
— Andre S | Sep 15, 2015
Pilot Cy was friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. Plane for the demo flight was a little "worn" but if the pilot wasn't afraid to fly ... then you figure it must be safe enough. The whole staff at Flight Academy of New Orleans was welcoming.
— Diane F | Sep 20, 2014
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