Learn to Fly Bay Tour
San Jose, CA
From $299
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About this experience
Discover the unparalleled joy and exhilaration of flight as you take the controls and learn to fly over the Bay Area!
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Dates - San Jose, CA
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5 Stars
It was one of the most remarkable experiences I have ever had. My instructor Noah made my dream of flying a plane come true! -
5 Stars
It awesome to fly the Cessna 172 around the Bay Area with the skilled instructor Jonah. I even got to land the plane, which was pretty cool. For anyone who'd like to see things from above or learn how to fly a plane around, this is definitely a great starting point. Highly recommended!
- Learn from FAA certified pilots from Northern California's leading flight school with over 50 years' experience
- Take in sites including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island and downtown San Francisco
- Learn to fly aboard a Cessna 172 - one of the world's finest training aircrafts
- No experience necessary!
Discover the world of aviation as you take over the plane's controls during this Learn to Fly!
You'll be flying aboard a Cessna 172 with a FAA Certified Flight Instructor at your side. You'll start with a guided tour of the airplane and its controls before taking off for a beautiful flight above the scenic Bay Area.
Experience and learn how to manage complex airspace and have the chance to take the controls yourself while flying over several Bay Area aerial landmarks.
Depending on weather conditions, you'll depart Reid Hillview airport towards the west and follow the coast from Half Moon Bay to the Golden Gate Bridge or follow Highway 101 to San Francisco.
You'll see the Pacific Coast, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island and downtown San Francisco like you've never seen them before!
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!Year-Round:
Daily - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Essential Information
- No experience necessary
- Recommended minimum age for a student participant is 10 years old
- Students under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign a waiver
- Maximum individual participant weight is 250 lbs
- Combined weight for 1 student and all passengers cannot exceed 500 lbs
- A valid, government issued photo-ID is required to participate
- Please note, this is a one-time introductory experience. The aviation company can only provide one voucher per customer and offers cannot be combined with any other discounts. Additional flight lessons must be booked directly with the aviation company.
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Is there a weight restriction?
Maximum individual participant weight is 250 lbs and the combined weight of all participants cannot exceed 500 lbs.
Is there a minimum age requirement?
It is recommended that students are at least 10 years old. If participants are under 18 years old a parent or legal guardian must join them and sign a liability waiver.
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 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.
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 directly with the experience provider.