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Learn to Fly a Helicopter

Kissimmee, FL

From: $172

Item #: AIR-ORL-0016

(14 Reviews)

Introductory Helicopter Flight Lesson in Kissimmee, FL

Discover the thrill of flying when you Learn to Fly a Helicopter near Orlando!

Learn from an experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructor
Start with a pre-flight briefing before taking control of a Robinson helicopter, one of the most popular training helicopters in the world
Practice skills that may include straight and level flight, climbing, descending, and hovering
No flying experience necessary!

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Overview

Discover the thrill of flying when you Learn to Fly a Helicopter near Orlando!

Learn from an experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructor
Start with a pre-flight briefing before taking control of a Robinson helicopter, one of the most popular training helicopters in the world
Practice skills that may include straight and level flight, climbing, descending, and hovering
No flying experience necessary!

Full Description

Location

Kissimmee Gateway Airport - Kissimmee, FL

Availability

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:
Daily - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Important Details

Essential Information

R-22 helicopters are for 1 student who must weigh no more than 200 lbs
R-44 helicopters are for 1 student and up to 2 passengers; the student must weigh no more than 300 lbs and the total combined weight of all passengers (student + passengers) may not exceed 600 lbs
Photo ID is required by all students and passengers
Participants must be at least 16 years old, and a parental consent form must be signed for students under 18 years old
No flying experience necessary

Duration

Participants should expect to be at the airport for anywhere between 1-2 hours, depending on the option selected.

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

Flights in the R-22 helicopter are for 1 student, flights in the R-44 helicopter are for 1 student and up to 2 passengers, pending weight restrictions.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome to observe take-off and landing.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather, your pilot will work with you to reschedule your experience.

What To Wear

Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions; flat rubber-soled shoes are recommended.

FAQs

Do I need any flying experience?

No flying experience is necessary. This experience is considered an introductory lesson.

Are there any age restrictions?

Yes, students must be at least 16 years of age. Passengers must be at least 6 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have parental consent.

What kind of helicopter will be flying?

You'll learn how to fly in either a Robinson R-22 or R-44 helicopter, depending on the option selected. The Robinson helicopter is one of the most popular training aircraft in the world.

What if my flight is cancelled due to weather?

It is recommended to contact your pilot on the day of your experience in you have concerns regarding weather. In the event your flight is cancelled due to weather, you will reschedule directly with your pilot.

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, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours prior to your experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 14 reviews.

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My son purchased the flight experience for me as a Christmas gift. I was Army Aviator in the 80's and flew UH1H Hueys up in Alaska. It had been many years since I had flown a helicopter and was excited to give it a try to see if I still could. My son and I arrived at Maxflight Helicopter Services on Jan 5 for our flight. We were met by Tim our instructor pilot. He was very kind to take time to listen to my stories of flying in Alaska and look at some photos. We went out to the aircraft and performed a preflight and then took off. Once at altitude Tim gave me the controls and told me to keep it at 500'. We went south to an open field where I had the chance to perform an approach to landing and then do some hover work. My flight skills were very rusty but I enjoyed the heck out of the experience. I want to thank Tim and my son Matt for a great time.

— Michael H | Jan 18, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Michael, What an amazing gift giver to have as a son! It sounds like you had an exciting career as an army aviator. Thank you for your service! It must have been exciting to take flight and get re-acclimated with flying a helicopter once again. I can only imagine the kind of stories you got to share with your instructor. Sounds like you had a great time taking over the controls and handling various maneuvers. We’re so pleased that you had an awesome time and enjoyed the heck out of it. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us! Thanks, Ryan

I didn’t think I was going to fly the helicopter as much as I did! After going through safety training Eric (my pilot/instructor) took us up in the air. I felt very safe throughout the whole experience and the views were excellent! Highly recommend this 20 minute experience!

— Ron G | Jul 28, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Ron, Thank you kindly for your review! Happy to hear that you were able to take the controls longer than anticipated and get the opportunity to refine your amazing flying skills. We truly appreciate you sharing how safe you felt and that the views were amazing. I can't even imagine what it must have been like but we are so thrilled that you could take away these awesome memories. Thank you for your recommendation! Best, Brianna

Instructor pilot was really great and knowledgeable.

— Cory D | Feb 16, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there! Thank you so much for sharing. Having a fun and informative pilot really makes the lesson all the more exciting. We love that you had such a good time while learning a new skill! Best, Sophia

Great

— Cole M | Feb 01, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there! Thank you for the great review, too! Best, Sophia

we really had fun, the instructor was excellent, he let me fly a lot while being ready if he had to do something, he was relaxed and really detailed about how to fly while we did banks and other things

— Alexander L | Sep 09, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Stephen! I'm so excited that your flight was an amazing experience! The pilots really do their best to ensure that you are able to get a well-rounded flight experience and test your skills, while also ensuring that you are doing so safely. I will be sure to pass on the kind remarks to the pilot! It sounds like you had an awesome time learning a new skill all while having fun! Best, Sophia

Excelente, muy buena disposición por el piloto que nos atendió para hacernos pasar una muy buena experiencia.

— Pablo D | Feb 24, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hola, ¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos allegras de que te hayas divertido. Gracias, Sophia

This lesson was for my son's 17th birthday. He Loved it. The staff was great, and the instructor was amazing, very knowledgeable and professional.

— Jeremy F | Jan 29, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there John! What an incredibly thoughtful and fun gift! We are so happy to hear that he loved it. Informative instructors really make the experience so much more exciting! We will be sure to pass along the kind words! Next time, let's get you out on the lesson! Best, Sophia

What an amazing experience for my annual birthday adventure! I was able to bring my mom and daughter and we all had a blast! A fun, friendly, and professional staff that made it so enjoyable! I highly recommend!!

— Molly S | Sep 14, 2019

It was a lot of fun. Highly recommend for anyone with even a slight interest in flying.

— Thomas M | Jun 15, 2018

It was a very nice experience. The instructor was very patient and very pleasant.

— Upasana P | May 01, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Good Afternoon Upasana! It is great to hear from you and thank you for writing in! It was a pleasure reading how much you enjoyed the helicopter lesson and that our instructors were informative and patient! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon for another pleasant day out. Regards, Chelsea

The overall experience was awesome. One thing I would like to note to better the experience for others. My voucher only indicated that this was at the Gateway airport in Kissimmee and did not reference anything about Max Flight Helicopter Services. When i arrived at the airport i went to the front desk which had never heard of this service nor did they know where to send me. I tried calling Cloud9 but they were closed. We drove around for over a half hour and almost missed my experience. Luckily after stopping at multiple locations someone was able to direct me to Max Flight. I arrived more than 30 minutes late because of Cloud9's lack of information. Max Flight was very accommodating and understanding of the situation. Which I was grateful for. I can only suggest that Cloud9 add this information (Max Flight) on the voucher for future customers so they will be able to give a 5 star rating for their overall experience. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to fly a helicopter.

— Dan B | Apr 16, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Good Afternoon Dan! I hope you have had a great start to your week! I appreciate you taking the time to write in and the helpful feed back regarding directions! We have not had this brought to attention before, so I will find a way to make it more clear that the flight is with Max Flight services to prevent this from occurring in the future. I am happy to hear that once you did find the location you did enjoy your time up in the air with the controls in hand. Thank you again for all of your helpful feedback and please let us know if you need anything else in the future. All the best, Chelsea

This experience was AMAZING! Joseph was a great teacher and made this flight wonderful! Everything was as described and quite memorable.

— Heiko M | Jul 05, 2016

i worked on helicopters in the marines and have flown plenty of times, but grabbing the controls and actually piloting was one of my all-time favorite experiences. I wish i had the time and expendable funds to jump in and get my license. For now the experience itself will have to do. Loved it!!

— Anthony W | May 16, 2016

Flying the helicopter was a great experience. The pilot was very knowledgeable and thorough. I highly recommend it.

— Jill S | Oct 18, 2015

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