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Fly a Plane in New Orleans: No Experience or License Required
(48) Reviews
New Orleans
About
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.
Highlights
50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live commentary
Professional commercial pilot certified by the FAA with 20,000 hours of combined experience
You must call supplier 12 hrs in advance to confirm time & observer (add'l fee req., max. 2 allowed)
20 minutes of ground instruction
30 minutes of dual flight time
First Flight Certificate
Instructor Gratuity
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Observer
Meeting Points
Departure
6575 Stars and Stripes Blvd
We will depart from 6575 Stars & Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126. Our offices are located between Gates 6 & 7 on Stars & Stripes Blvd. Drive past the terminal towards the marina. Enter through Gate 6.
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Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Minimum age is 10 years to enjoy a lesson, minimum age is 5 years to be an observer.
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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).
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A maximum of 3 people per booking (includes observers).
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Dress code is weather dependent; there is no air conditioning in the summer months.
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Food and drinks are not allowed on the aircraft.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Fly a Plane in New Orleans: No Experience or License Required
(48) Reviews
New Orleans
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$285.00
Price varies by group size
About
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.
Highlights
50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live commentary
Professional commercial pilot certified by the FAA with 20,000 hours of combined experience
You must call supplier 12 hrs in advance to confirm time & observer (add'l fee req., max. 2 allowed)
20 minutes of ground instruction
30 minutes of dual flight time
First Flight Certificate
Instructor Gratuity
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Observer
Meeting Points
Departure
6575 Stars and Stripes Blvd
We will depart from 6575 Stars & Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126. Our offices are located between Gates 6 & 7 on Stars & Stripes Blvd. Drive past the terminal towards the marina. Enter through Gate 6.
Return
Itinerary
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French Quarter
You will get to see the highlights of the French Quarter as you fly over it during your airplane lesson.
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Caesars Superdome
You will get a great view of both the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and neighboring Smoothie King Center as you fly over New Orleans.
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Mississippi River
You will have the chance to follow the Mississippi for a little bit as it winds through New Orleans.
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New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training
This is your starting and ending point for your tours, located at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans.
