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

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New Orleans, USA

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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 maneuver the plane through the skies! No license or prior experience is necessary.

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)
  • Instructor Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Observer
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

6575 Stars and Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA

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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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

French Quarter (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

This is your starting and ending point for your tours, located at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6201AVIATOR

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