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Intro to Aerial Acrobatics

SAN JOSE, CA

From: $259

Item #: AIR-SJO-0016

(7 Reviews)

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Put yourself in the pilot's seat of a Decathlon aircraft for a thrilling Introduction to Aerial Acrobatics Lesson!

FAA Certified Instructors with over 7,000 logged flight hours
Learn how to safely maneuver loops, rolls, hammerheads, stalls and spins during the 1-hour flight lesson
No experience necessary
Take control of the aircraft and see if you have what it takes to be a Sport Pilot!

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Overview

Put yourself in the pilot's seat of a Decathlon aircraft for a thrilling Introduction to Aerial Acrobatics Lesson!

FAA Certified Instructors with over 7,000 logged flight hours
Learn how to safely maneuver loops, rolls, hammerheads, stalls and spins during the 1-hour flight lesson
No experience necessary
Take control of the aircraft and see if you have what it takes to be a Sport 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.

Year-Round:
Thursday through Sunday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Important Details

Essential Information

No experience necessary
Maximum individual participant weight is 250 pounds
It is recommended that participants are at least over 5'3"
Participants under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian present to sign a waiver
A valid, government issued picture ID is required to participate
Please note, this is a one-time introductory experience. Additional flight lessons can be booked directly with the aviation company

Duration

1.5 hours total with 30 minutes of ground instruction and approximately 1 hour of flight time. Flight time is calculated from engine start to engine stop.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

The aircraft can hold one student and the pilot.

Spectators

Spectators may come to the airport to watch take-off and landing and take photos.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions, closed-toe shoes, and sunglasses are highly recommended. Also, don't forget to bring a camera!

FAQs

Will I get to fly the plane?

Yes! FAA requires that certified pilots perform the takeoff and landing, but you will have control of the plane in the air.

Can I log my flight time?

Yes! Each flight counts as a lesson and can be logged toward a pilot certificate.

What do I need to bring with me?

You will need to bring a valid form of government issued identification such as a passport, or driver's license.

What if I don't want to acrobatically maneuver the whole time?

This experience is tailored to your comfort level. You'll have the opportunity to let your pilot know if you are not comfortable performing the maneuvers.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, rescheduling is allowed with at least 72 hours' notice to your experience provider. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event that your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather or maintenance issues, you will be able to reschedule your flight directly with the experience provider.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 7 reviews.

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It was awesome experience for me

— Samit M | May 30, 2022

Excellent experience. Mike is a fun instructor and I enjoyed every bit of it.

— Nikhil K | Jun 20, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Nikhil, Thank you so much for letting us know you enjoyed your Aerial Acrobatics experience! We're so glad Mike was able to provide such a fun and memorable outing for you! Cheers to more fun adventures like this in the future! With our best, Garrett

It was amazing, it was my first time and I loved it

— Anna L | Oct 20, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Anna! I love that you had so much fun. An Aerobatic flight is definitely a daring feat, and it is so awesome that you had a thrilling flight! We love that you loved your experience! Best, Sophia

This was amazing! The instructor made me fly back. The aerobatic sensation is quiet something. Loved it

— Lars C | Nov 08, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hey Lars, thanks for the great review, aerial acrobatics is definitely an experience of a lifetime. We're glad you had such an amazing experience and hope we will see you back again soon for more adventures!

My flight instructor, Jim, was fantastic. He was friendly and professional and was great at adjusting to fit my experience and comfort level. Booking was easy, and Cloud 9 Living contacted me after about a day, when the booking had not yet been confirmed, to let me know they were working on it. Great experience all around.

— Lindsay E | Jul 05, 2017

Incredible experience! Loved it.

— Doug R | Feb 29, 2016

As a thrill-seeker the aerial acrobatics flight is a MUST. Jim was an amazing pilot who has been doing this since 1987 and is incredibly friendly and trustworthy. I have done a lot of skydiving, cliff diving, motorcycle racing, hot air balloon bungee jumping -- BUT this was by far the most extreme and thrilling thing I've done. Simply incredible. Makes me want to be a pilot because I never knew that it was possible to do maneuvers like this. 10 out of 10. Would recommend this to anyone I think could handle it! And for those who are unsure if they can, Jim would certainly ease into it and not push you past your limits!

— Jake T | Oct 22, 2015

Intro to Aerial Acrobatics