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Learn To Fly Your Own Helicopter over Los Angeles

By Anthelion Helicopters
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $230 per traveler
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Overview

In order to provide you with an authentic helicopter pilot experience, we have combined a mini simulation course with a hands-on helicopter flight. Our simulation course utilizes the Elite TH100 Helicopter Advanced Aircraft Training Device (AATD), the only simulator in the area, with real life helicopter flight training.

The combination of AATD and helicopter flight will help you learn the basic fundamentals of helicopter operations and safety.

After using the AATD you will understand the different controls, their purpose, as well as have a clear comprehension of the format for the ride in the aircraft itself. All of the flight time you accumulate on your demo flight will count toward your helicopter license requirements. After the flight, our knowledgeable staff will offer you more information on how to go about your future helicopter flight training.

Activity location

  • 3213 Airflite Way
    • 3213 Airflite Way
    • 90807, Long Beach, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 3213 Airflite Way
    • 3213 Airflite Way
    • 90807, Long Beach, California, United States

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R44 Flight Lesson - 30 Minutes
  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English

Flight Simulator: To begin your experience, you will be taught in our realistic and fully immersive flight simulator.
Duration: 30 minutes
R44 Helicopter: The R44 is larger than the R22, easier to fly, and can take up to two passengers to share in your time.

Language options: English
Price details
$429.00 x 1 Traveler$429.00
Total
Price is $429.00
R22 Flight Lesson - 30 Mins
  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English

Flight Simulator: To begin your experience, you will be taught in our realistic and fully immersive flight simulator.
Duration: 30 minutes
R22: The R22 is the most popular and widely used training helicopter in the world.

Language options: English
Price details
$230.00 x 1 Traveler$230.00
Total
Price is $230.00
R44 Flight Lesson - 60 Minutes
  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English

Flight Simulator Included: To begin your experience, you will be taught in our realistic and fully immersive flight simulator.
Duration: 1 hour: Double your flight time and get a far more immersive experience where you will have time to learn more maneuvers.
R44: The R44 is larger than the R22, easier to fly, and can take up to two passengers to share in your time.

Language options: English
Price details
$799.00 x 1 Traveler$799.00
Total
Price is $799.00
Cabri G2 Flight Lesson-30 Min
  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English

Flight Simulator Included: To begin your experience, you will be taught in our realistic and fully immersive flight simulator.
Duration: 30 minutes
Guimbal Cabri G2: The Cabri is a next-generation pilot trainer with a hybrid fully articulated main rotor system and Fenestron tail rotor.

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00pm
Price details
$290.00 x 1 Traveler$290.00
Total
Price is $290.00
R22 Flight Lesson - 60 Mins
  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English

Flight Simulator: To begin your experience, you will be taught in our realistic and fully immersive flight simulator.
Duration: 1 hour: Double your flight time and get a far more immersive experience where you will have time to learn more maneuvers.
R22

Language options: English
Price details
$439.00 x 1 Traveler$439.00
Total
Price is $439.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headset
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel surcharge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For our R44 Experience, 1 student pilot may be accompanied by 2 passengers (3 total customers) so long as the weight limit is adhered to
  • For our R22 Experience, a maximum of 1 passenger is allowed as the helicopter only has 2 seats
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Check In Process - please arrive 15 minutes prior to flight for proper check-in. If a customer arrives late the tour/activity may be cut short or you can reschedule for another date
  • Flight Etiquette- We ask all customers to please understand that though your flight is meant to be fun and exciting, safety is always Anthelion Helicopters' first priority. For this reason, we do not allow: Drunk and/or high customers, screaming and/or arguing in the helicopter, Removing seatbelts, attempting to stand or stick out arms and legs whilst in the helicopter, or speaking over the Pilot. Please know that should the pilot feel that the flight has become unsafe due to customer conditions, the pilot has the right to end the tour early. In this event, we will NOT be able to provide a refund or accommodation for the shortened flight
  • Per FAA Regulation, should customers arrive inebriated, they will NOT be allowed to fly. We will NOT provide a refund should you choose to cancel, but you may rebook your tour to another date.
  • Weight Limitation Policy - Our R44 Tour Helicopter seat limit is 300 lb and the group limit must be under 580 lb. Our R22 limit is 220 lb. Customers who are over the weight limit upon weight verification on arrival will NOT be allowed to fly and will NOT be eligible for a refund. You may reschedule for another date

Activity itinerary

Learn the Fundamentals of Helicopter Control! In this experience you will first spend time in our advanced simulator to learn the basics of helicopter control and safety. You will become familiar with the individual controls and get to know your instructor pilot. You will learn the fundamentals of helicopter control, including straight and level flight, climbs and descents, and turns. Your instructor will then take you to the aircraft where you will put into practice all that you have learned in the simulator and apply it in your own dual-control helicopter with your attentive instructor guiding you through every basic stage of helicopter flight. You will get to experience the thrill of piloting a helicopter while soaring 700-1,000 feet above the Port of Long Beach and Downtown Long Beach. The duration you choose is the duration of the flight time not including simulator.

Location

Activity location

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    3213 Airflite Way
    • 3213 Airflite Way
    • 90807, Long Beach, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    3213 Airflite Way
    • 3213 Airflite Way
    • 90807, Long Beach, California, United States

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