Fly a Plane in New Orleans: No Experience or License Required

New Orleans, United States
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Duration
50min
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Learn how to fly a plane in New Orleans on an exhilarating 50-minute flying lesson that includes sights of the mighty Mississippi River, the historical French Quarter and Mercedes-Benz Superdome! The must-do experience includes 20 minutes of pre-flight ground instruction, followed by 30 minutes in the air under the watchful eye of the pilot — an instructor certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Help control the plane during takeoff and landing, and enjoy your airborne time to take control and maneuver the plane through the skies! No license or prior experience is necessary.

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Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Please note: you must call supplier 12 hours in advance of travel date to confirm a flight time and observer attendance (additional observer fee to be paid, maximum of 2 observers allowed), observers are not guaranteed unless they have been confirmed prior to date of travel.. Minimum age is 10 years to enjoy a lesson, minimum age is 5 years to be an observer.. A minimum of 1 person per booking is allowed per lesson. An additional passenger may be added as an observer for an additional fee (must contact supplier).. A maximum of 3 people per booking (includes observers).. Dress code is weather dependent; there is no air conditioning in the summer months.. Food and drinks are not allowed on the aircraft.. There are no restrooms on board.. No large bags are allowed on the aircraft, only small purses and bags.. This lesson is not recommended for those who are prone to motion sickness, please take the necessary precautions as refunds will not be provided in matters regarding these situations. Pregnant women are recommended to speak with their physician before flying.. All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking, the combined weight must not exceed 450 lbs and no individual can exceed 300 lbs.. You will be required to sign a safety waiver before take-off.. Flight time is defined as the time from engine start to engine shutdown. This includes the time it takes to get from the ramp to the runway and back, before and after takeoff and landing.. Most travelers can participate. You will be required to provide photo ID at time of arrival.. In the event of a unique weather situation, we will reschedule at no charge to you to another date and time within two weeks of the original booking, so please have an alternate date and time in mind. Refunds are not available if a flight must be rescheduled due to weather conditions.. Fuel surcharges may apply.. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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What's included
included-item
Professional commercial pilot certified by the FAA with 20,000 hours of combined experience. Live commentary. 20 minutes of ground instruction. 30 minutes of dual flight time. You must call supplier 12 hrs in advance to confirm time & observer (add'l fee req., max. 2 allowed). First Flight Certificate
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What's not included
excluded-items
Instructor Gratuity. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Observer
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Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training
Meeting Point

New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training LLC, 5701 Walter Beech St, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA