What is the difference between the R-22 and the R-44?
The R-22 only seats two people while the R-44 seats four. You are welcome to bring a guest with the R-44 packages for no additional cost. Weight limits do apply.
Restrictions
290lbs maximum for the R-44 and 230lbs for the R-22. Men, women, and children welcome, 12 years or older. In good health and physical condition. The flight WILL NOT be conducted if suspected the person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, even if prescribed by a doctor.
Policies and Procedures
Each person doing the flight will receive a verbal safety briefing and will need to sign the briefing form. Each person will receive a log sheet stating the flight time, which can be used towards obtaining a pilot's license.
Locations Available
R-22 Flight Lessons
Brackett Airfield in La Verne, CA
El Monte Airport in El Monte, CA
Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, CA
R-44 Flight Lessons
Brackett Airfield in La Verne, CA
El Monte Airport in El Monte, CA
Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, CA
Participants
R-22
Flight is for one participant. We can book two flights at the same time for couples.
R-44
Flight is for one participant. You may bring a guest for no additional cost, 280lbs maximum weight for guest.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies
We do require a 24 hour notice to cancel a date in order to refund the full price paid. Cancellation would still need to be within 7 days from purchase in order to receive refund. If cancellation is within 24 hours of schedule flight time, we will charge 1/2 of the full price paid. We will gladly reschedule any flight within a reasonable amount of time.
Weather Restrictions
This experience is dependent on good weather. The helicopter flight experience may be canceled by the pilot due to high winds, heavy rain, fog or other inclement weather. Flight will then be rescheduled as soon as possible.
Do you need to have flight experience to participate?
No, previous flight experience is not needed.
