Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter
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Is Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter worth booking?
Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter is a 0.8-hour experience in Long Beach, United States, from $230 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- From
- $230 per person
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 tak
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Simulator training plus actual flight time
- All Fees and Taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Headset
- Fuel surcharge
Not included
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Long Beach
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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.
Options you can book
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
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 - 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.
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.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Anthelion Helicopters
Know before you go
- 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.
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome!
It was amazing! Andrew explained everything wonderfully, and the fact that one can actually take the wheel is simply incredible! Overall, a 10/10 experience
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. I'm thrilled you had a great time with Andrew and got to experience first hand how it is to fly a helicopter. I hope this is the first step of you getting your certification!
via Viator (translated)
Great challenge
Great experience learning to fly helicopter. Tough gig, but nice challenge and very different activity.
Response from the operator: Glad you enjoyed it, it gets easier the more you do it, especially the hovering!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $230 to $799
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Long Beach.
How much does Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter cost?
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Prices start at $230 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Long Beach usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter take?
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Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Long Beach is not rushed.
Is Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Long Beach, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Long Beach can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Long Beach and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Flight Lesson in Los Angeles: Fly Your Own Helicopter start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Long Beach within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Long Beach?
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Long Beach runs whale watching out of Rainbow Harbor, Queen Mary tours and ghost walks, harbour cruises, Catalina ferry connections and coastal bike rides. On Outty we rank every Long Beach experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach, Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket, Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Long Beach?
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Year-round whale watching; May to October for the best harbour weather. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Long Beach?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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