R22 Demo Flight • 60 Minute Flight Lesson

Overview

Duration: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes total, including a 15-minute Flight Simulator session and a 60-minute R22 Helicopter Introductory Flight Lesson.

Meeting Point: 3213 Airflite Way, Long Beach, CA 90807

Group Size: 1 Passenger

Activity Details

Begin your demo flight adventure with a 15-minute introduction to our state-of-the-art flight simulator, followed by a 60-minute flight lesson aboard the R22 helicopter over Long Beach, guided by a professional instructor.

What To Expect

• Arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in.
• Present a valid government ID matching the booking name and sign liability waiver.
• Complete FAA SFAR Awareness Training allowing you to handle the helicopter controls.
• Enjoy a 15-minute FAA-approved flight simulator session.
• Receive a safety briefing before taking your 60-minute flight lesson.
• After landing, receive a signed certificate that counts towards your helicopter pilot license.

Prices

$395.90 – R22 Demo Single Passenger Activity

What's Included

• SFAR 73 Awareness Training Endorsement signed by a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
• Certificate valid towards pilot licensing

Highlights

This experience is perfect for beginners or aspiring pilots to get a hands-on feel for flying a helicopter. Try the controls and explore the possibility of a future in aviation. Logged flight time can be credited toward a pilot’s license.

Additional Information

Check-in Details

• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled flight for check-in.
• Bring a valid government ID matching the reservation for record purposes.

What to Bring

• Closed-toe shoes required for your flight lesson
• Sun protection such as hats and sunglasses is recommended

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizens: One demo flight allowed without citizenship verification; additional flights require verification (passport or birth certificate).
• Non-U.S. Citizens: Allowed one demo flight without TSA background check; further training requires TSA clearance.

Restrictions

• Strict drug and alcohol-free policy. Intoxicated passengers will be refused boarding without refund.
• Maximum passenger weight is 220 lbs. Weight verification may be required on arrival.
• No refunds if denied boarding due to weight limits.

Disclaimers

• Flights may be rescheduled or canceled due to weather, FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions, or maintenance without penalty.
• Reservations will be rescheduled or refunded if such cancellations occur.

FAQs

• Meeting Location: Helicopter pad at Long Beach Airport, 3213 Airflite Way, Long Beach, CA 90807 (not at main terminal).
• Dress Code: Closed-toed shoes required.
• Tips: Not included but can be given at your discretion.
• Safety: 100% safety record; flights may be rescheduled due to adverse weather.

Cancellation Policy

• More than 72 hours’ notice: 90% refund.
• Between 48 and 72 hours’ notice: 50% refund.
• Less than 48 hours’ notice: No refund.

Rescheduling Policy

• One complimentary reschedule with 24+ hours notice and a set date.
• Less than 24 hours notice incurs a $100 rescheduling fee.
• Additional reschedules also require $100 fee each.
• Reservations without a set date can be held for one year; fees apply upon date set.
• Reschedules outside promotional periods require price adjustment payments.
• No-shows or no-call result in full charge.

Weather & Maintenance

• Pilots monitor weather closely and will notify changes or reschedules.
• Flight routes may change due to weather or FAA restrictions with notice and reschedule option.
• No liability for cancellations caused by weather, TFRs, or maintenance; full refund or reschedule offered.

Flight Etiquette

• No intoxicated passengers allowed.
• No yelling, standing, or unsafe behavior during flight.
• Pilot may end flight early for safety; no refunds for shortened flights.

Weight Limit Policy

• Passenger weights must be verified at booking and arrival.
• Overweight passengers will be denied boarding without refund.
• R44 passengers over 300 lbs or groups over 580 lbs combined are not permitted.
• R22 passengers over 220 lbs are not permitted.