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Learn helicopter flying basics while taking in the sights, including the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
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Denay
1 ratings1 reviews
I chose this helicopter ride as a gift for my mother's 80th birthday. She and my entire family of 5 so thoroughly enjoyed it--we will be back!! Nick, was our pilot and he was incredible!! Thanks Nick!! I hope the people behind us that were being nasty because "you couldn't control the weather" didn't ruin your day. You were amazing!! I will back for the tour without the doors next time...
laurin
1 ratings1 reviews
Excellent trip. My problem is with Groupon
The wrong address is on the coupon! I was told the company has contacted you several times about their move without success.
Andreina
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I loved this tour so much! We were able to see the whole Sarasota coast, you don’t even feel like you are in a helicopter. The pilot was nice and provided us with the safety information about the trip and the places we were watching.
Kelly
2 ratings1 reviews
I bought this for my dad for Christmas . The pilot in Tampa was very nice. My dad and daughter had a wonderful time.
Keila
3 ratings1 reviews
An excellent experience to spend a day with the family, a wonderful treatment by the heli aviation staff, The pilots made us feel very safe and comfortable during the trip, an unforgettable trip that we will surely repeat again, thanks heli Aviation for making us live an incredible experience
Elizabethhelpful reviewer
1 ratings1 reviews
We purchased this excursion and were extremely pleased! The booking experience was seamless and Savannah was awesome to work with. The flight itself was great and Nick was a wonderful pilot. He was very assuring (I was a little nervous) and was showed us some wonderful sites. Would definitely recommend
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About This Deal
Choose Between Two Options
- $164 for a one-hour piston helicopter flying lesson for one ($398 value)
- $287.20 for a one-hour turbine helicopter flying lesson with three passengers ($658 value)
A certified flight instructor teaches students how to maneuver a Robinson R22 piston or R66 turbine helicopter during one-hour flying lessons. The instructor goes over takeoff, coastal flight, and landing processes, and the flight can be logged toward actual flight time for those who wish to get their full pilot’s license. The lesson includes 20–30 minutes of ground training and 25–30 minutes of flying time, and three friends can fly with the student pilot in the turbine helicopter.
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Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
May be repurchased every 365 days. Limit 12 per person. Valid only for option purchased. Appointment required. Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed voucher price). Must be 10 or older. 230lb weight max per person. Must sign waiver. All instruction must be used by the same person. May be repurchased every 365 days.Merchants standard cancellation policy applies.
Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
About Heli Aviation
At Heli Aviation, the Robinson R22, R44, and R66 helicopters that make up the fleet serve a number of roles. They not only lift casual passengers into the sky for sightseeing tours, photography sessions, and search parties for lost Mylar balloons, but also give traffic-patrol pilots a bird's-eye view of the morning commute. Plus, they're used during flying lessons.
Aerial fun and excitement aboard the helicopters are second only to one thing at Heli Aviation—safety. The Helicopter Association International member relies on the Target Zero Safety Management System, whose goal is nothing short of perfection, or zero accidents while providing helicopter services.
After full safety briefings each day, the pilots take off from their 10,000-square-foot area at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, which features a lobby, classrooms, a training area, and hanger space.