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

New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training
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Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.

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.

Departure Point

  • 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 Details
  • 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.

Duration
50 minutes

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana
You will get to see the highlights of the French Quarter as you fly over it during your airplane lesson.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Caesars Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, Louisiana
You will get a great view of both the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and neighboring Smoothie King Center as you fly over New Orleans.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Mississippi River
Louisiana
You will have the chance to follow the Mississippi for a little bit as it winds through New Orleans.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training
5701 Walter Beech St, , New Orleans, Louisiana
This is your starting and ending point for your tours, located at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans.
Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • 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 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.
  • 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.
Inclusions
  • 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

Exclusions
  • Instructor Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Observer

Redemption Instructions
Please note: you must call supplier 12 hours in advance of travel date to confirm 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.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

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Need To Know Info

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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