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Discovery Flight
$249

Hands-On Flying Experience

Take the controls alongside a Certified Flight Instructor and experience what it feels like to actually fly a helicopter.

San Diego Aerial Views

Enjoy a unique perspective of San Diego's coastline, landmarks, and scenery from the cockpit of a helicopter.

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Professional Flight Instruction

Learn the basics of helicopter flight, safety, and aircraft controls in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment.

First Step Toward Becoming a Pilot

Discover whether helicopter flight training is right for you while gaining valuable insight into the path to becoming a pilot.

What To Expect

30 Minutes of Ground Instruction

Every flight begins with a pre-flight inspection of the helicopter. A Certified Flight Instructor will demonstrate what this inspection looks like and answer any questions. 

30 Minutes of Flight Instruction

You get to take the controls! Under the supervision of a Certified Flight Instructor, you will take the controls and fly the helicopter. Safety is the top priority and all Mission Helicopters instructors are trained to assist you in an unforgettable experience while maintaining a safe environment. 

Certificate of Accomplishment

Everyone who completes an Introductory Flight with Mission Helicopters will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment. This is not only a way to remember your experience, but also serves as a record of your flight hours received during this flight which can be applied to your pilot logbook if you begin training. 

Passanger Requirements

For safe aircraft operations and accurate flight planning, individual discovery flight passenger weight is limited to 250 pounds. Passenger weight will be requested during booking/scheduling and my be verified before the flight. 

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Additional weight & balance limitations may apply based on fuel load, weather conditions, and other operational factors.

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Please contact us before booking if you have any questions. 

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