Head to New Orleans Aerial Tours and Flight Training to meet your pilot instructor and engage in a 20-minute pre-flight tutorial before beginning your aerial adventure! You’ll learn the basics of airplane controls and flight procedure including the engine start sequence, aircraft taxiing and takeoff preparation. Then take your seat in the cockpit alongside the professional pilot, who will guide you through your first take off!

As you hit the sky, enjoy the unique juxtaposition of New Orleans cityscape and the vast surrounding swampland, and learn how to maneuver above the city neighborhoods and plantation estates. Catch unbeatable views of the French Quarter as it hugs into the curve of the Mississippi River, the impressive Mercedes-Benz Superdome — home to the New Orleans Saints NFL team — and the magnificent bayou system that surrounds the city.

As your 30-minute flight time ends, your instructor will lead you through the touchdown procedure and help you safely guide the plane to the ground. Don’t forget to have your first flight recorded in your official logbook!

Please note: Reservation time for your flight and any on-plane observers must by confirmed by phone at least 12 hours in advance of travel date. Observers not guaranteed without confirmation. Observer cost is $115 per person (paid upon arrival), with a maximum of 2 observers permitted.

Departure Point

New Orleans Aerial Tours and Flight Training

Duration

50m

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Inclusions

Professional commercial pilot certified by the FAA with 20,000 hours of combined experience
Live commentary
20 minutes of flight instruction
30 minutes of dual flight time
Please note: you must call supplier 12 hours in advance of travel date to confirm a flight time and observer attendance ($115 per observer to be paid on location, maximum of 2 observers allowed), observers are not guaranteed unless they have been confirmed prior to date of travel

Exclusions

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Not wheelchair accessible
Please note: you must call supplier 12 hours in advance of travel date to confirm a flight time and observer attendance ($115 per observer to be paid on location, 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
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 tour is not recommended for those who are pregnant or prone to motion sickness, please take the necessary precautions as refunds will not be provided in matters regarding these situations
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.
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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.
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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zachary e

Reviewed 24 June 2019 via mobile

Memorable experience

Wow! A lot of history at this airport and a great way to see downtown new Orleans and the Mississippi river. Great staff. Fun flight and affordable pricing.

Date of experience: June 2019

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Zachary, thank you so much for the great review. We're so glad you enjoyed your flight...we love showing off our city!

RealMichaelVincent

Reviewed 28 May 2019

Knocked one off the bucket list!

Celebrated my father's 74th birthday by checking off a bucket list item with his first flight, and the beginning of a great new hobby for him. If you are visiting or a local to New Orleans make the effort to book a flight to view...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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Michael Vincent, we are so happy to have been able to be a part of your father's 74th birthday and that he was able to actually get his hands on the yoke and check this off his bucket list! Hopefully, we'll get to see him...More

Matthew H

Reviewed 27 May 2019 via mobile

Flight named Desire

Amazing experience overall!!! Gaiten Howard was such a great pilot and tour guide!!! Everyone at the company made our engagement such a precious and memorable experience!! Thank you so much Bew Orleans Aerial your for the best day of our lives!!!

Thank Matthew H

Matthew, congratulations again to you and your bride-to-be! We are so glad we were able to make your engagement a moment to remember. Best wishes for a long and happy future together!

178dunjar

Reviewed 27 March 2019 via mobile

The best b-day present!

One would say the words to describe this experience are repetitive, such as amazing and thrilling, however the feeling is actually beyond all of those! This was definitely the best present I've got, and it went beyond my expectations. Collin was awesome, he was both...More

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Dunja, OMG you flew a plane!!!! We're so glad you had a great time flying with Collin for your birthday and that it was an amazing and thrilling adventure for you! Thank you for the great review, and let us know if you want to...More

casmopolitan

Reviewed 16 January 2019

Fantastic

Trent was a great instructor. In all honesty, he made the experience. I surprised by sister with this experience for her 30th birthday, and she was scared, but Trent made the experience so much fun. She had a great time and so did I. Definitely...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank casmopolitan

We are so happy that you enjoyed your flight with Trent and that he taught you well! Thank you for letting us be a part of your sister's big birthday celebration!

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