Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter

5.0 (2 reviews) 45 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Experience the excitement of piloting a helicopter with personalized, one-on-one instruction. Whether it’s your first time in the air or you’re training toward a private pilot certificate, this is your opportunity to take the controls and fly over the breathtaking Southern California landscape. 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Anthelion Helicopters

What is included

Included

Included: Simulator training plus actual flight time
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Headset
Included: Fuel surcharge

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

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.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We are located at the end of the private two-lane road, Airflite Way. Parking is available anywhere in the lot. Please feel free to enter our lobby and have a seat. One of our staff will be with you shortly. If arriving outside of normal hours, please call us to let someone know you are here.

End point

We are located at the end of the private two-lane road, Airflite Way. Parking is available anywhere in the lot. Please feel free to enter our lobby and have a seat. One of our staff will be with you shortly. If arriving outside of normal hours, please call us to let someone know you are here.

Using your ticket

What Do I Need to Know?

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled flight to allow for paperwork and a safety briefing. Late arrivals may face shortened flight times or a $100 re-booking fee.

Tips for pilots and staff are not included in the tour cost and are given at your discretion.

There are no specific dress code requirements for passengers on one of our scenic tours.

For individuals who have purchased an introductory demo flight, please wear closed-toed shoes.

Check-in Process

Please ensure you have a valid Government Photo ID matching the booking details.

Important Notes

For safety reasons, we reserve the right to refuse service to any passenger who is showing signs of intoxication. In such cases, refunds will not be provided.

In the case of adverse weather or FAA restrictions, tour routes may need to be adjusted. In the case of these conditions, Anthelion Helicopters will inform you with as much notice as possible of any changes and offer a flight reschedule at no additional charge.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Liability waiver must be signed on arrival. Failure to sign the waiver will result in your tour being cancelled. If you choose not to fly due to not signing the waiver you will not be eligible for a refund.

Options

R44 Flight Lesson - 60 Minutes

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.
R22 Flight Lesson - 60 Mins

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
Cabri G2 Flight Lesson-30 Min

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.
R44 Flight Lesson - 30 Minutes

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.
R22 Flight Lesson - 30 Mins

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.