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

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

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.

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Location: New Orleans

What's Included

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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

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for this flying lesson? Can kids participate?

A: Yes, the minimum age to participate in the flying lesson is 12 years old. However, if you're shopping for a younger kid, you might want to call ahead and check if they can accommodate them as an observer. Just remember, they must be accompanied by an adult.

Q: What should I wear for the flying lesson? Is there a dress code?

A: There’s no strict dress code, but it’s best to wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. You’ll want to be able to move around in the cockpit, and sandals or flip-flops aren't ideal. Layers are also a good idea, as it can get a bit chilly up there!

Q: What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the flight?

A: If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the flight will likely be rescheduled. Safety is the priority here, so they’ll contact you to set up a new date. Just make sure to call the supplier at least 12 hours ahead to confirm your slot. They’re pretty good about communication!

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Fly a Plane experience in NOLA!

Hey everyone! I’m considering gifting this Fly a Plane experience in New Orleans to my boyfriend for his birthday. He’s never flown before, but I think it’d be such a cool adventure! The 30 minutes in the air sounds awesome, and he’d love seeing the French Quarter from above. Has anyone done this? What was the best part? Thanks!

Anyone know how long this experience takes total?

I’m trying to figure out how much time to set aside for the Fly a Plane experience. The description mentions 50 minutes, but is that just the flying? What about the ground instruction? I don’t want to rush it if we’re doing this as a gift.