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

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

By New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$440 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 50m
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Overview

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 manoeuvre the plane through the skies! No licence or prior experience is necessary.

Activity location

  • 6575 Stars and Stripes Blvd
    • 6575 Stars and Stripes Boulevard
    • 70126, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 6575 Stars and Stripes Blvd
    • 6575 Stars and Stripes Boulevard
    • 70126, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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50 Minute Aeroplane Lesson
  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m50m
  • English

Duration: 50 minutes
Single Engine Aeroplane

Language options: English
Price details
AU$439.79 x 1 AdultAU$439.79
Total
Price is AU$439.79
Until Fri, 29 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional commercial pilot certified by the FAA with 20,000 hours of combined experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedYou must call supplier 12 hrs in advance to confirm time & observer (add'l fee req., max. 2 allowed)
  • What's includedWhat's included20 minutes of ground instruction
  • What's includedWhat's included30 minutes of dual flight time
  • What's includedWhat's includedFirst Flight Certificate
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInstructor Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedObserver

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 dependant; there is no air conditioning in the summer months.
  • Food and drinks are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • There are no bathrooms on board.
  • No large bags are allowed on the aircraft, only small handbags 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 doctor 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.
  • 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 alternative date and time in mind. Refunds are not available if a flight must be rescheduled due to weather conditions.
  • Fuel surcharges may apply.

Activity itinerary

French Quarter (Pass by)
You will get to see the highlights of the French Quarter as you fly over it during your aeroplane lesson.
Mercedes-Benz Superdome (Pass by)
You will get a great view of both the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and neighbouring Smoothie King Centre as you fly over New Orleans.
Mississippi River (Pass by)
You will have the chance to follow the Mississippi for a little bit as it winds through New Orleans.
New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training (Pass by)
This is your starting and ending point for your tours, located at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES6575 Stars and Stripes Blvd
    • 6575 Stars and Stripes Boulevard
    • 70126, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE6575 Stars and Stripes Blvd
    • 6575 Stars and Stripes Boulevard
    • 70126, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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