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Private Helicopter Flight Lesson at Westchester County Airport in New York State

Experience the thrill of flying around the Hudson Valley with this helicopter flight lesson from Westchester Airport in White Plains, NY. Start with ground instruction to learn about flying technique & safety, & then take to the air during an approximately 30- or 60-minute private lesson. You will be allowed access to the controls under the supervision of a certified flight instructor. While airborne, you will enjoy breath-taking views & try your h& at basic manoeuvres.

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Description

Learn to pilot your own helicopter with an instructor over Westchester County. No prior flying experience required.

In the Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter you have the option to invite up to 2 passengers to ride along with you (when option selected). Maximum weight 250 lbs per person & 500 lbs per helicopter. Flying lessons are not permitted in NYC airspace. No prior flying experience needed.

What’s included?

  • Ground instruction
  • 30 or 60 minute private flight lesson in a Robinson R44 helicopter with dual controls
  • Certified flight instructor

Exclusions

Airport fee $35 per person

Please note

NOTE: please select date & time first then set group size. Group size is the number of passengers. Up to 2 people are allowed per booking but only 1 can receive flight instruction at a time. “R44 Helicopter for 2” is the number of helicopters you are booking & stays at 1 by default. In order for 2 people to receive flight instruction, please create two separate bookings.

Online bookings are subject to real time availability & not automatically confirmed. Efforts will be made to accommodate requests or we will offer an alternative or refund.

Subject to favourable weather conditions & helicopter maintenance; if cancelled due to these reasons, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

Please review our Cancellation Policy & Safety Policy before booking: Customers cancelling more than 48 hours before departure time are subject to a $50 per person fee. No cancellation or changes are allowed less than 48 hours before departure. Cancellations inside 48 hours, no-shows, or late arrivals, forfeit their tickets with no refund.

English proficiency is required for flight lessons.

Flights depart from Westchester County Airport in White Plains, a relaxed crowd-free location just outside NYC easily accessed by public transit (Metro-North rail from Gr& Central Terminal) or car (free parking).

Convenient roundtrip transfers are available from anywhere in Manhattan for additional fee (if option selected).

Federal regulations do not permit flight lessons in New York City airspace therefore they stay over the Westchester area, Hudson Valley or Connecticut. Routes are subject to change based on weather, air traffic control & temporary flight restrictions.

Flight lessons begin with ground instruction then students do approximately 75% of the flying using dual controls, under flight instructor supervision.

Maximum weight 250 lbs (113 kg) per person & 500 lbs (226 kg) combined in 2-passenger R44 helicopter. Maximum passenger height in R44 helicopter is 6 ft 3 in (192 cm).

Minimum age for student pilot is 14 years.

Children 18 years & under must be accompanied by an adult or have parental consent.

Children under 2 years old fly at no cost if they can safely fit on parent’s lap.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones are not allowed on helicopter flights.

Wheelchair accessible. Please contact operator for more information.

Cancellation policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event