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Learn to Fly a Helicopter

Auburn, WA

From: $299

Item #: AIR-SEA-0005

(12 Reviews)

Learn what it takes to fly a helicopter as you take over the controls in flight with an instructor by your side!

Learn from FAA Certified Flight Instructors with over 30 years of experience
Take the controls of the most popular instruction helicopters in the world
Start with a 2 hour ground lesson before taking to the sky and learning skills including straight and level flight, climbing, descending, and hovering
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Seattle landscape!

From: $299

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Overview

Learn what it takes to fly a helicopter as you take over the controls in flight with an instructor by your side!

Learn from FAA Certified Flight Instructors with over 30 years of experience
Take the controls of the most popular instruction helicopters in the world
Start with a 2 hour ground lesson before taking to the sky and learning skills including straight and level flight, climbing, descending, and hovering
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Seattle landscape!

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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 through 5:00 PM

Important Details

Essential Information

Participants must be at least 12 years of age
No experience necessary
15% gratuity for your pilot is included in the price of this experience
To fly in the R-22 helicopter, the participant must weigh no more than 200 lbs
To fly in the R-44 or R-66 helicopter, the participant must weigh no more than 290 lbs

Duration

Approximately 30 minutes of flight time with a 2 hour ground school prior to the flight. Total experience time is approximately 3 hours.

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

1 student per helicopter

Spectators

Spectators are welcome to come and watch or take pictures and view the takeoff.

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.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking additional precautions to ensure that they help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. They are disinfecting all surfaces both in the aircraft and in the business office. While PPE is not provided, they encourage participants to use whatever PPE makes them feel comfortable. The pilots have been encouraged to do the same. Please note, physical distancing is not viable due to the confinement of the aircraft, but our partners feel that they have taken necessary measures to help maintain a safe environment. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

Are there any weight restrictions?

Yes, for the R-22 helicopter, the participant must weigh no more than 200 lbs. To fly in the R-44 or R-66 helicopter, the participant must weigh no more than 290 lbs.

Do I need experience?

No experience is necessary. This flight is considered an introductory flight and is meant to be fun and exciting for everyone!

Is there an age requirement?

Participant must be at least 12 years of age.

What if my flight is cancelled due to weather?

We always recommend contacting your pilot on the day of your experience if you have any concerns regarding weather. In the event your flight is cancelled due to weather you can reschedule directly with your pilot.

Can I bring a passenger?

This lesson is for one student only. However, spectators are welcome to come and watch or take pictures and view the takeoff.

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 12 reviews.

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Great instructor, awesome flight!

— Valentyna R | Oct 18, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Valentyna, What a way to see Seattle, hovering in the sky and feeling the freedom of flight! I hope you enjoyed the spectacular views and pleased to hear you had a great instructor. I admire your adventurous spirit for taking the controls of your helicopter flight. Thanks, Ryan

Best one

— Rewa J | Aug 18, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Rewa Jayant, We completely agree with you that this flight is the best! There really is nothing like taking controls of a helicopter and seeing the great views! Kind Regards, Brianna

Fun and exciting

— Dan M | May 26, 2019

This was a 40th bday gift from my sister, she nailed it! I had such a blast. The instructional portion crams about as much as you could learn in such a short time! The helicopter ride was insanely fun, getting to control it for a few moments knowing there was an awesome pilot as a back up made it slightly less nerve-wracking. Total bucket list experience!

— Meghan G | May 08, 2019

Might think about getting a license to fly helicopters using these guys. It was fun and challenging.

— James P | Mar 27, 2017

I really enjoyed this experience. The instructor was very knowledgeable and good-humored. The flight itself was awesome. Taking the controls of a helicopter for the first time was a rush. It's definitely something I recommend.

— Paul J | Feb 22, 2017

This is definitely a unique opportunity, and not for the faint of heart. The helicopter is like a tiny bubble propelling you into the sky, but my instructor was incredibly friendly, and I quickly learned a lot about how helicopters work. The ride itself is rather short, about 20-25 minutes after take off, enough time to practice flying straight and some gentle turns under watchful guidance. Really this is to whet your appetite for pursuing a pilot's license. Maybe someday, but for a relatively low price this was a perfectly good taste.

— Eric D | Aug 11, 2015

Pre-flight instruction was shorter than specified. Flight time was also a little shorter. But overall experience was good.

— Nick N | May 19, 2015

It turned out to be a two day event because of weather. We did the ground training on Saturday as planned but the weather did not allow us to fly. I came back on Monday and we went up and had a great time. It was a life-changing experience. I am now looking to get my pilot's license. Thank you for helping me have this lesson.

— Jeffrey O | Dec 26, 2014

I didn't expect as much one-on-one instruction. It was a very personalized experience. The landing in a clearing gave me a great understanding of how very maneuverable helicopters truly are. Thank for a wonderful memory!

— Jennifer H | Sep 13, 2014

Even thought I already had single engine fixed wing experience, the ground class was educational and very thorough. The flight experience was exactly what I expected and the way I wanted it to be.

— Frank Y | Jul 27, 2014

I really enjoyed the experience. However, it was more like a ride in a helicopter than learning to fly a helicopter. The introduction was very short and dense with information. The ride itself was fantastic and the pilot very friendly.

— Elke R | Sep 21, 2013

Learn to Fly a Helicopter