Name: Learn to Fly a Helicopter
Brand: Cloud 9 Living
SKU: AIR-PIT-0007
Price: 325.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (28 reviews)

About this Experience

Discover the thrill of flying when you Learn to Fly a Helicopter near Pittsburgh!
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor teaches you the basics of flying and lets you take control of the aircraft
- Fly in a uniquely designed Robinson R44 - one of the most popular flight training helicopters in the world
- Learn flying skills that may include climbing, descending, and hovering
- Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Pennsylvania landscape!
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Experience the unparalleled thrill of flying when you Learn to Fly a Helicopter in Pittsburgh!

This unique experience will begin with a meet and greet with your friendly pilot, an FAA certified and experienced flight instructor.

After a brief ground school, you'll prepare for take-off with a pre-flight safety check of the helicopter. Next, it's time to climb aboard and get ready to fly!

Once airborne at a safe altitude, your instructor will allow you to take over the controls. You'll have the opportunity to try straight and level flight, climbs, turns and descents!

Enjoy beautiful views of the Pennsylvania landscape. With the expertise and help from an experienced instructor, you'll discover what it's like to soar when you Learn to Fly a Helicopter!

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Essential Information
- Maximum weight limit for flights in the R-44 helicopter is 285 lbs per passenger or 540 lbs combined
- Please bring a government issued ID with you on your scheduled date
- No experience necessary
- Participants must be 16 years of age or older, and parental consent is required for anyone under the age of 18
- A headset will be provided
- Helicopter is equipped with a heater for tours during the winter months
Duration
Approximately 30 or 60 minutes of flight time depending on the option selected. Total experience time is about 30 minutes longer than the flight time selected.

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Maximum Participants
For flights in the R-44 helicopter, the student may bring 1 additional passenger if the option is selected, but the total weight of the student plus passenger cannot exceed 540 lbs, and each individual must weigh no more than 285 lbs.

Spectators
Spectators are welcome to watch the take-off and landing from the viewing area at the airport.

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.

Rescheduling & Cancellations
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.
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1. Do I need experience?
  No experience is necessary!
2. What kind of helicopter is used for this flight lesson?
  
  You will learn to fly in a Robinson R44 helicopter.
3. Can I take someone up in the air with me?
  
  If the option is selected, a passenger may come along with you, pending weight restrictions. Individual weights in the Robinson R-44 may not exceed 285 lbs and the combined weights may not exceed 540 lbs.
4. Are there any age or weight restrictions?
  
  All participants must be 16 years of age or older. Participants under the age of 18 will need parental consent prior to the experience. Maximum weight limits for all flights in the R44 is 285 lbs per passenger and 540 lbs combined. Maximum weight limit for all flights in the Enstrom is 295 lbs for one student.
5. What do I need to bring with me?
  Please bring a government issued ID with you to the airport.
6. 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.
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WHEN DO I CHOOSE A DATE?

If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

Availability:

Year-Round:
Monday through Friday - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Zelienople Municipal Airport - Zelienople, PA

Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 28 reviews.

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Great experience with a very professional staff. My instructor was great, gave me plenty of good guidance, and allowed me to take the controls as far as I was comfortable in such a quick time. Overall experience was great and I’m looking forward to another one.

— Nick C | Sep 23, 2019

It was an awesome experience I would do it again, spiker helicopters exceeded my expectations

— Robert S | Jul 09, 2019

Enjoyable experience. I actually had some control of the craft.

— Jeffrey K | Jun 24, 2019

Ron was a great instructor!

— Vince S | May 13, 2019

This experience was fantastic! My pilot was very knowledgeable and friendly and took me on a great flight. I would recommend this package to anyone who wants to learn the basics of flying a helicopter, Top notch.

— Walter N | Apr 08, 2019

This was great, worth every penny and more. Just an excellent experience all the way around.

— Jake M | Mar 25, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hi Jake, thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled that you had an excellent experience and so glad you spent your pennies on it! We hope we'll see you back again for more fun and adventure at some point! Cheers, Kelsey

Ron Spiker was PHENOMENAL ! The experience was actually better than I could have ever expected, and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this experience to everyone! Absolutely a dream come true !

— Brian B | Mar 11, 2019

Response from Cloud 9 Living

Hey Brian, we appreciate the raving review and recommendation and we are so glad it turned out better than you expected! We hope you have an amazing 2019 and we hope to see you again soon!!! Best, Kelsey

Just had my Helicopter experience with Ron Spiker ...there are not enough words to describe this experience..Fabulous day. Ron is so kind and so helpful it was a pleasure to spend time with him. My wife bought this for me for a Christmas present because she said I did not need another shirt I needed a life experience ...she was right this was totally beyond my expectations ...and was by far better than another shirt for Christmas...would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXPIERENCE you haven't lived until you try this money well spent and the memory will last a lifetime...a shirt would have been gone in a year...THANK YOU RON for such a great day... Omer Zaidan

— Omer Z | Jul 28, 2018

It was a fantastic experience learning and flying a helicopter, this was my first time in a helicopter. The instructor was very professional and a great teacher. I loved every minute and whished we could have flown all day.

— Michael S | Jun 18, 2018

Ron Spiker is an excellent helicopter pilot, who is very knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions. The flight was extremely awesome and I will be taking more flights with Ron.

— Timothy T | Aug 08, 2017

The helicopter was a great ride. As a Nam vet, it was a great experience. The pilot was skillful, and provided a great customer experience. While the Enstrom 280C is not a Huey, 65mph at 2100ft was a sweet ride. Worth every penny. First class operation, very self-paced. Highly recommend.

— David G | Jul 31, 2017

My experience was incredible. I have wanted to fly a helicopter all of my life. My spouse bought this for my 65th birthday. It was an amazing day! I could have flown for hours.

— Rick A | Jul 31, 2017

Going into this appointment, I had a lot of apprehension about my experience and abilities. But Ron, the pilot, was very professional and cordial with my learning. Once in the air, it was most awesome. It was a wonderful experience, and I would not hesitate to do it again.

— Raymond T | Jul 17, 2017

Ron was very calm and friendly, which allowed me to really relax and enjoy the experience. He let me control the aircraft only as much as I was ready to handle. I would highly recommend him to anyone else!!

— Stephen H | Jun 12, 2017

The helicopter flight experience was amazing. If you ever had even a passing interest in piloting a helicopter, don't hesitate and sign up as soon as possible.

— Adam S | Jun 05, 2017

This was a birthday present from my wife and the experience was fantastic. Ron made my day!

— Jerry G | May 22, 2017

I couldn't have been happier. It was beyond my expectations.

— Edwin T | Nov 28, 2016

My husband loved it.

— Thomas S | Nov 07, 2016

Ron was fantastic! Patient, knowledgeable and fun. I didn't expect to be so calm, but he just made me feel so confident in my ability and his, that it took my fear away. The only bad thing is I was so excited to share my experience with my husband who was waiting below that I forgot to tip Ron. I will be recommending this experience to others and can't wait to check off a few other experiences with Cloud 9 Living! Thanks again!!

— Cynthia A | Oct 24, 2016

Amazing experience! Instructor was great and knowledgeable. Would definitely do this again!

— Jesse V | Oct 10, 2016

My experience flying a helicopter was AMAZING! An absolute joy. Definitely the best gift I've ever received!!! Mr. Spiker was a great host and instructor, and I'd recommend him to anyone!

— Andrew H | Aug 24, 2016

I had a lot of fun!

— Kristin N | Aug 09, 2016

Bought for my wife for a birthday gift. First time in a helicopter, she loved it. Highly recommended. Definitely will do again in the future.

— Lou M | Jul 02, 2016

This was my first experience with Cloud 9 Living, and I had an absolute blast! The whole experience was amazing, and my instructor (Ron) did a fantastic job. This was a Christmas gift that I will never forget. 10 out of 10, would fly again.

— Cullen M | Jul 05, 2016

Ron from Spiker Helicopters was awesome. I was a little nervous, but he made the experience great. My first booking was cancelled due to rain, but I didn't mind because he had good communication and kept me posted about the weather. I highly recommend him! I had a great time!

— Erica G | May 31, 2016

I bought this as a Valentine's present for my husband, as it is something he has always wanted to do. The experience far exceeded our expectations! The pilot spent the first 20 minutes explaining the controls, then told my husband to fly on his own. Of course, the pilot had a set of controls as well to take over if he needed to, but my husband not only got a lesson, but he was able to fly. It was an unforgettable experience for both of us. Thank you for making me the hero of gift-giving. I couldn't have asked for more!

— Robert P | Apr 29, 2016

Our experience was canceled due to bad weather, and Spiker Helicopters went out of their way to reschedule another time that weekend so our experience wasn't ruined. My husband had an amazing 40th birthday!

— Peter K | Apr 13, 2016

Learning to fly a helicopter was the greatest 60th birthday present my husband said he ever got. He LOVED it.

— Rick E | Mar 27, 2016

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