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Learn to fly a helicopter under the careful guidance and supervision of a certified flight instructor!
- Learn from a FAA certified flight instructor
- Includes ground instruction followed by actual flight time over beautiful Las Vegas and the surrounding mountains
- You'll actually take the controls and fly one of the world's premier helicopters for instruction
- Learn straight & level flying, turns, climbs & descents, and more!
From: $175
Overview
Learn to fly a helicopter under the careful guidance and supervision of a certified flight instructor!
- Learn from a FAA certified flight instructor
- Includes ground instruction followed by actual flight time over beautiful Las Vegas and the surrounding mountains
- You'll actually take the controls and fly one of the world's premier helicopters for instruction
- Learn straight & level flying, turns, climbs & descents, and more!
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 and flying aboard a Robinson R22 or a Schweizer 300C helicopter. You'll start with ground instruction which includes an introduction to helicopter flight controls and basic principles. Then enjoy an exciting flight lesson over beautiful Las Vegas and the surrounding mountains.
While in flight, you'll have the opportunity to try straight and level flight, climbs, turns and descents. You might even have the opportunity to try the most memorable maneuver - hovering!
So prepare to experience a feeling few in the world ever have, the sensation of manning the controls of an airborne helicopter!
Flight Lesson Options:
30-Minute Flight Lesson -Includes 30 minutes of ground instruction followed by 30 minutes of flight time where you will learn basic principles.
60-Minute Flight Lesson - Includes 1 hour of ground instruction followed by 1 hour of actual flight time. This is a great experience where you will receive basic awareness training and learn more advanced flight maneuvers.
Essential Information
- No experience necessary
- This experience is for participants ages 12 and up. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- If you are visiting Las Vegas, it is best for you to book at the beginning of your stay to allow time for a possible weather related reschedule
- Flight Lesson in a Robinson R22: Participants must weigh less than 230 pounds
- Flight Lesson in a Schweizer 300C: Participants must weigh less than 300 pounds
Duration
30-Minute Flight Option: Approximately 30 minutes of ground school followed by approximately 30 minutes of flight time. Total time of experience is about 1 hour.
60-Minute Flight Option: Approximately 1 hour of ground school followed by approximately 1 hour of flight time. Total time of experience up to 2 hours.
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
One participant in the plane per flight
Spectators
Not allowed in the helicopter, but friends and family 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.
Are there any weight restrictions?
Do I need experience?
For the Robinson R22, participants must weigh less than 230 pounds. Participants must weigh less than 280 pounds in the Schweizer 300C.
No experience is necessary. This flight is considered an introductory flight and is meant to be fun and exciting for everyone!
Is there an age requirement?
This experience is for participants ages 12 and up. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What if my flight is cancelled due to weather?
We always recommend contacting your pilot on the day of your experience if you have any concerns regarding weather. In the event your flight is cancelled due to weather you can reschedule directly with your pilot.
Can I bring a passenger?
This lesson is for one student only, but friends and family are welcome to come and watch or take pictures and view the takeoff.
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, 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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What an awesome experience
— Gary D | Mar 29, 2019
Response from Cloud 9 Living
Hi Gary, thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! We're so glad you had an awesome time, and we hope you will return for more memorable experiences in the future. Cheers, Kelsey
Very good experience, the guys are very nice and informative. The flight was allot of fun and I learned allot.
— Brent S | Dec 20, 2017
Staff was fun and easy to work with. Experience was one of a kind!
— Farhan M | Mar 14, 2018
Response from Cloud 9 Living
Good Afternoon Farhan,
So happy to read you excelled during your first flight lesson in a helicopter. What a great experience! I will be sure to let our pilots know how much fun you had. We hope to see you out on another adventure soon!
All the best,
Chelsea
This was a fantastic addition to our vacation. We booked 2 back-to-back lessons with Matt. He was patient and knowledgeable, and took his time explaining the instruments and different maneuvers. It was my first instruction on a helicopter and, even with the doors off, I felt safe and it was a great ride!
— Amber B | May 31, 2017
WOW! I got to full-on fly a helicopter! What more can I say! This Cloud 9 Living experience was top-shelf from start to finish. Very easy to set up. Very professionally handled administratively. Very professional & outstandingly-talented training pilot. Very friendly & helpful airport ground staff. Bucket list item checked off in fine fashion!!!
— Ron R | May 15, 2017
This was a great time. Would love to do it again!
— Lance B | Mar 21, 2017
My instructor was very knowledgeable and explained everything very well. I have a private pilot's license so it was easy to understand what he was explaining. He took the time and the patience to show me how to control the helicopter. It was a great experience!
— Chuck W | Feb 07, 2015
What an amazing and thrilling experience this was! It is a legitimate introductory flying lesson, which qualifies for actual flight credit. The coolest part is getting to actually fly the aircraft, which I was allowed to do as much as my capability allowed (my instructor, Mike, was excellent). The Schweizer 300 is basically a bubble with 2 seats, so it's not for the faint of heart. That said, if you're heading to Vegas and thinking about purchasing a helicopter tour for the experience of riding in a helicopter, forget it. Do this instead!!!
— Donna K | Dec 15, 2014
The instructor, Kyle, was very good and was very helpful.
— David G | Oct 20, 2014
Mike our flight instructor at Airwork was excellent. Friendly and professional. Excellent helicopter pilot. Took time to explain things and answer questions. When flying he was encouraging and there to assist whenever needed.
This is an experience anyone can and should do and Mike made it awesome.
— Chris A | Jun 15, 2014
Airwork was above and beyond in their knowledge, friendliness, and professionalism. The experience was easy to book and enjoyable from start to finish. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone interested in flying.
— Daniel A | Mar 26, 2014
Absolutely incredible life experience!
— Michael S | Nov 18, 2013
Can't wait to do it again!
— Michael W | Sep 10, 2012
Leslie the pilot the incredible!
— Matthew G | Jun 08, 2012
Matt was a great instructor and spent a lot of extra time with me. Also Cloud9 has been very patient with me scheduling and rescheduling experiences.
Steve
— Steve S | Mar 20, 2012
Ground school was very informative. Instructor went through how the helicopter controls work, what they are for, how they operate, safety information... all in all very through!...
Was lucky enough as being the first flight of the day to go through with the pilot all safety checks, in which he explained what he was doing or looking for! Explained pre-flight checks and controls.
Flight was fantastic! Especially being able to take over the controls and seeing what a helicopter is capable of and learning how hard they actually are to fly!
Would recommend this experience to anyone!!... Awesome time!... Got my money's worth and more!!
— Hugh G | Mar 04, 2012
It was an amazing experience, actually flying a helicopter. Larry the instructor gave me the confidence to feel comfortable flying, and had the patience and just the right attitude.
— Greg Z | Dec 30, 2011
My overall experience was absolutely amazing; truly a phenomenal few hours. Louis the pilot was a wealth of knowledge and I felt exremely confident and comforatble with him and the equipment.
I would recommend this tour to anybody looking for a real adventure.
My only recommendation would be to provide trsnsportaion assitance such as a prefered taxi company (and to let customer know to order the taxi at least 30 minutes before you need it to pick you up). An alternative to a taxi would be bus information and provide details how to get there from the strip.
This criticsm however was purely logistics and had nothing to do with the actual flight.
Thank you for making a dream come true.
We definaltey will book another Cloud 9 experience.
— Shannon L | Dec 08, 2011
It was fantastic, the pilot was not a 10, he was more like a 20. Thank you, Verlan Ward
— Verlan W | Dec 06, 2011
The provider (name) information was incorrect on the e-mail recieved thus making it difficult to locate. That coupled with the fact the location was locked when I arrived did not make it easy to access. I spent approximately a half hour searching to locate the provider and location. Only by chance and the assistance of other business persons on that area did that happen. The provider's business name was "Airworks" not "Fly the LV Sky" as provided to me.
— Leonard M | Nov 21, 2011
I loved my pilot and his ability to share with me how to fly a helicopter. It was a wonderful journey and adventure.
— Leanne C | Aug 10, 2011
It was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. This website is a sanctuary for adventurous people. You guys are my heaven = ] thank you!!!
— Kelsey H | Jul 28, 2011
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