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

6575 Stars and Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA

Duration

50 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

English

Overview

Get your flying chops in beautiful New Orleans with a personal 50-minute flying lesson! No prior experience is needed for this excursion, which includes a 20-minute on-ground lesson and 30 minutes of flying time in the company of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified instructor. You’ll help guide the small plane through take-off and landing, and — once airborne — maneuver over New Orleans’ famous sights such as the French Quarter, the Mississippi River and the sleepy Louisiana bayous.

Soar effortlessly over lush greenery seven different ziplines
Enjoy amazing views of mountains and the renowned Hamakua Coast
Travel on one of the longest ziplines in the US directly over a waterfall!
Professional instruction included: No experience required

What To Expect

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You will get to see the highlights of the French Quarter as you fly over it during your airplane lesson.

• Admission Ticket Free

You will get a great view of both the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and neighboring Smoothie King Center as you fly over New Orleans.

• Admission Ticket Free

You will have the chance to follow the Mississippi for a little bit as it winds through New Orleans.

• Admission Ticket Free

This is your starting and ending point for your tours, located at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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

Included/Excluded

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

Instructor Gratuity
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Observer

Durations

50 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

6575 Stars and Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA

from 285 $