Intro Flight Lesson Experience: Helicopter Simulator & Robinson R22 Flight Over Long Beach (15-Minute Flight)

Your First Step Into the World of Helicopter Flying

Get behind the controls and experience the thrill of flight with our Introductory Helicopter Experience, designed for aspiring pilots or anyone curious about learning to fly. This 30-minute adventure combines cutting-edge simulation with the real deal: an unforgettable flight in a Robinson R22 helicopter over scenic Long Beach.

What's Included:

• 15-Minute Helicopter Simulator Session

Start your experience on the ground in our immersive flight simulator. With the guidance of a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), you'll learn the basics of helicopter flight, including flight controls, hover techniques, and how to manage flight inputs -- all in a safe, controlled environment.

• 15-Minute Robinson R22 Flight

Then take-off for real! You'll fly alongside your instructor in a Robinson R22, a staple of flight training. Enjoy stunning views of Long Beach from above while taking the controls under the guidance of your instructor. Its your first real taste of flying and yes, flight time can be logged towards an FAA Pilot License.

Experience Details:

• Total Experience Duration: ~45-60 minutes (including ground briefing)
• Flight Time: 15 minutes (can be logged toward pilot certification)
• Location: Anthelion Helicopters 3213 Airflite Way Long Beach, CA 90807
• Passenger Limit: One person per flight
• Weight Limit: 219 lbs max
• Passengers who are 220 lbs or over will not be permitted to fly as per the limitations of the aircraft. Please verify your weight before purchasing this experience.
• No refunds will be given if a passenger exceeds the weight limit upon a weight verification at check-in.

How to Book:

• Purchase Groupon voucher.
• Call our office to redeem your experience at (562)-424-2684 and find a date and time that works for you. We are open 7-days a week and offer the Intro Flight Lesson Experience on any given day between 9 AM to an hour before sunset.
• Once confirmed, we'll send you a confirmation email with your reservation details.

Repeat Demo Flights -- Important Notice

Per FAA regulations, this flight experience is designed as a one-time introductory demo.

If you've already completed an intro/demo flight with us, the FAA considers any additional flights to be part of formal flight training, which means:

• U.S. Citizens must bring proof of citizenship to repeat demo flights either a valid U.S. passport or an original birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID. We cannot proceed with the flight unless this documentation is provided at the time of the appointment.
• Non-U.S. Citizens must undergo a TSA background check and approval before any repeat training/demo flight can take place. If you are not a U.S. citizen and are interested in flying with us again, please contact us before booking so we can assist with the TSA clearance process.