What a great experience! The view was amazing and the pilot was very nice , showed us what we were passing by as we were going ! 10/10! read more

Anthelion Helicopters - Flight Instruction Near Me - Long Beach, California

I took a demo flight at Anthelion Helicopters as I always wanted to fly the Cabri G2, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. Before getting into the helicopter, I had a 10-minute session in their simulator to become familiar with the controls. Thomas was a fantastic flight instructor--patient, knowledgeable, and made the flight enjoyable. I highly recommend Anthelion Helicopters to anyone interested in trying a demo flight in the greater Los Angeles area! read more

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I met Anthelion Helicopters through Renaissance Club, a LA based activity membership club that sends you to local experiences you wouldn't necessarily think of or know are available your area. Needless to say, I was very excited about this activity from the moment it popped up in my itinerary. I drove to Long Beach, signed a waiver, met with my pilot instructor and started my journey into flight. First there was a quick simulation in which Colby, my pilot, gave me a brief lowdown on how to steer the helicopter and other important features. This helpful simulation allowed me to test my hand and get comfortable with what I'd be doing in the air. After the simulation we went to the tarmac and hopped in the small helicopter (big enough only for two). I threw my headset on and after the startup checklist we were off. After leaving the airport, we followed the LA River toward the harbor. At this point, Colby asked if I was ready to fly, to which I excitedly said, "Yes!" He told me where to go and I steered us down to the harbor and around in a large loop and then back towards land. Flying over city and water were both thrilling in there own right. My instructor pointed out different things along the way you could only see from air which was cool. After we were nearly back to the airport, Colby took over to take us down to a small patch only helicopters could access to test my hand at hovering the helicopter. He showed me first then gave me about five minutes of testing my newbie skills. Let's just say, I'm no pilot. Hovering, unique to helicopters, is a very difficult maneuver, and it was difficult but fun to try. After this we headed back to the hanger to take some pics with the helicopter. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience from start to finish. Colby was a fun, supportive instructor whom had no qualms with me asking questions and taking pics/vids. All in all, a five star experience with Renaissance club and Anthelion Helicopters! read more

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I surprised my boyfriend with the R44 demo and flight lesson and it was fantastic! The staff was very accommodating and truly gave us an amazing experience. I felt safe and comfortable the whole time and the customer service was outstanding. Highly recommend! read more

Don't do business with this company. They don't have weight limits on the cabri helicopter on their website, only the R22 & R44. I booked the Cabri for my birthday on Sarurday 8/10/24. I am 256 lbs, so I got a call that I needed to upgrade to the R44 for $150. I declined and they are charging me 10% of my booking even though they don't have info on the cabri that would have prevented me from booking the air craft. Total scam. read more

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I never leave reviews but this time I am very disappointed with the sevice I receive. This company is horrible please do not book with them. Worst customer service, no empathy for their customers. I was given wrong information at the time of booking from the receptionist and reported it to the supervisor Laura after my event she basically said it was my fault and couldn't do anything about it. Horrible service. read more

ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND!!! The team helped my fiancé plan a surprise proposal for me and they were so wonderful! They were the most affordable and most accommodating to our needs. Other companies required us to do a minimum 1 hour when we only needed a fly by so I can see the "marry me" sign. Our pilot Sierra was amazing and really went along with the surprise. When we got back the staff was in the office waiting for our return and celebrated our engagement with us. Whether for an engagement or just a helicopter experience, these folks went above and beyond to help my fiancé make this an engagement proposal to remember!! read more

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I took a 30 minute demo ride with Zach in an R22. Zach made me feel welcome and was a wealth of valuable information. He first gave me a primer in their heli flight sim before taking me out for the actual flight. During the flight he let me take the controls and guided me through making turns and maintaining heading and speed. It was an awesome experience. Laura at the front desk was also helpful when I had trouble finding the location. Go down Airflite way all the way to the back and park at the end. The office is labeled Anthelion Helicopters. Thanks for making me feel welcome Laura and Zach! read more

I took my fiance on the Harbour Hover tour for his birthday yesterday and it was so amazing. Zach our pilot made out first helicopter ride very enjoyable. It will definitely be in my memory books forever. I was terrified and he made the experience as stress free as possible for me. I highly recommend this company. read more

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I surprised my fiancée with a 60 minute demo flight and he loved it! Karl was a great instructor, made us feel very comfortable, and was very informative. I was going to get the 30 minute option but the other reviews are right ... for a demo flight 30 minutes are not enough!! For the first half I feel like you're still getting used to the adrenaline/controls. We circled LA a couple of times then went up & down the Long Beach shoreline. Anyway thanks Karl for making our experience fun and memorable! read more

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We really enjoyed our ride! It was beyond what we expected and I'm very glad I took a chance to go on my first helicopter ride. My party signed up for Demo Flight R-44 for 30 minutes which includes a quick lesson on a simulator and a hands on demo at the cockpit--30 minute fly tour around the coast accompanied by pilot. Make sure you read carefully what you reserve since R22 is only big for one person+pilot. R44 allows up to 2 guests. Getting there isn't that complicated-just make sure you go to the correct address they send you via email. They have a dedicated parking lot. We called upon arrival and was told to wait at the lobby until a pilot came to pick us up. A quick sign, a simple lesson and a simulator and then we were guided to our helicopter. He offered to even take a photo before riding. The view in the sky is phenomenal. Incomparable to what you see on an airplane-I know it takes you somewhere else at least but I would pay the same amount just to see the view. It's really an amazing experience. The pilot was very helpful and assuring through every step and the control is shared with him so you feel safe. Make sure to tip the pilot because they literally guide you through every step. They actually had to reschedule me because the aircraft we had reserved had go in for a regular maintenance (oil change) and according to the pilot, they're very good about keeping their aircrafts in a good condition. Apparently not all tour companys will. 100% recommended! it really was an unforgettable experience :D read more

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This year, our Valentine's Weekend included a fly over Long Beach at sunset. In our quest to explore local, and try something new, my husband found an opportunity to see the city from above. It was magical! From reservation, to directions upon arrival to the flight itself, it was a wonderful experience. Our pilot, Dustin, knew so much about the city and as we got a bird's eye view, he pointed out everything from spots made famous in movies to historical facts and so much more. The experience was top notch. The company was easy to book with and the pilot was professional. They offer several other tours and I can't wait to experience another one in the future. read more

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10/10 experience! Taylor made the flight experience amazing, thanks again and will be back soon!

As a frequent plane traveler, this was an incredibly unique experience to fly over LA through a different perspective! After sorting through various charter companies and helicopter tour experiences, I decided on Athelion. Dustin & copilot Jason led us on a tour of LB coast & DTLA. Purchased a 4P El Capitan tour, and although I could not see much of Universal & Hollywood itself - it was still a phenomenal sight to see many of LA & OC's prime tourist spots. Both pilots were professional, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable answering all our questions about flying over the beautiful city. Even though I live in LA, I learned so much! Don't worry, the turbulence is absolutely normal. ***Arrive 15 mins prior and make sure to call the reservation # so they can pick you up promptly (by promptly = on time) for departure. We arrived 1540 and was picked up by 1600 inside the aviation building. Plenty of free parking as well. And ladies, I recommend opting for jeans or leggings during the experience as you're required to jump off the heli upon landing. (joke) My only wish was to take more photos with the chopper itself - so take advantage! Otherwise, thank you pilots for an unforgettable flight over our beautiful city! read more

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My girlfriend took me here for Valentine's Day. Due to covid there is some restrictions but able to work with them. The sunset tour was very nicely done and the pilot gave us a nice tour. I will definitely go back to them and do the night tour. This is very romantic and also fun if you have never been in a helicopter read more

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"I FLEW A R22 HELICOPTER" ... and almost sh!t my pants. How can I capture the feels and translate it with words? I simple can't. But I can try! How many people do you know that can say that? Probably not a lot. Every year for my birthday I knock off a bucket list item. Mind you, I do extreme things. And many of friends say that I do the most randomest and adventurous things that they can't keep up with me. I've done many things but one thing I haven't done was FLY A HELICOPTER. WHO: Me WHAT: mission to fly a helicopter WHEN: end of July WHERE: Long Beach WHY: Birthday bucket list present PRE-FLIGHT. I didn't know what to expect. I arrive at the airfield and waited in a building lobby until my instructor, Sarah, came to get me. We drove a mini cart around the airways and into the Anthelion hangers with maybe five helicopters grounded around the hangers. Inside the hanger we spent 10-15 minutes on the simulator (which didn't even work) and going over rules and safety. Shortly after I was given my helmet and escorted to the R22 Helicopter. I hoped in the right side with the option of door or no-door, the door was already off so I guess I was flying with NO DOOR. I was blown the f* away sitting in a helicopter for the very first time. We then tested our communication and microphones and then we were ready. THE LESSON. We started to take off and I started to feel a little queasy. The R22 is a small two seater helicopter and every movement is felt 10x more. I had no door so looking down was very scary. I took control of the helicopter as my instructor guided me. I am a person who loves adrenaline rushes and thrills but this task was nerve wrecking. You have to focus on THREE controls: Throttle, cyclic, and pedals... and focus on maneuvering the helicopter. Any inch made on any of the controls is sensitive and can be felt dramatically in the air. My instructor was surprised how well I was doing - I guess it helps being sailing certified, I understand the wind. For the record, yes you can bring your phone for pictures and videos. We helicoptered around the marina, downtown, kinda the beaches, and then back to the airfield for landing. SO EXHILARATING. Did I just fly a helicopter? I sure did. Logged my first flight, 0.3HRS. And I received a certificate for proof! This got my heart racing and my mind thinking, should I consider getting a flying license?! Hmmm! JABA APPROVED. Until the next review... read more

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We have been sitting here in the lobby for an hour waiting for our 7:00pm flight 5/5/22. We have called the number listed on the confirmation email over 20 times. Left voicemails and contacted them on their Instagram, they even read the message and did not respond. I drove 2.5 hours (one way) to take this helicopter tour. To say I'm irritated is an understatement. We need to be contacted immediately. read more

Was taken on the "Surf & Turf" tour for my 60th birthday. Almost an hour tour along the coast and Los Angeles. I happen to go on a clear day and the views were spectacular although I have to say the tour in itself was fantastic. Our pilot, Zak was very informative and professional. This is a gift to remember. Highly recommend it! read more

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Booked 1hr Photography Tour which came with the helicopter doors off. First time ever doing something like this and so I called multiple times with multiple questions and everyone was very helpful, accommodating, and knowledgeable to the best of their ability. Our tour was guided by Anthony and he was an amazing pilot and was able to help us achieve all our desired locations and used his expertise to maneuver which route was best in accordance to the weather. A couple things to keep in mind: -Your hair will be flying -It might get chilly if you're flying in the later times -You have the ability to change lenses so long as you have a backpack to change it in -Helicopter is smaller than you think so you can't move your body around too much -If you book for a certain time, they ask you to show up 15 minutes early for some safety briefings, but you won't get up in the air until around 30 minutes after your booking time. So if you want to capture a certain lighting, keep that in mind -Get the 1hr, it went by so fast and the 1hr includes time to get to your location and time to get back. (DTLA took about 15 minutes there and 15 minutes back so we had 30 minutes to really play with) This is probably the most detailed review I've ever written, but reason being was because this is an unbelievable experience that not many people can say they have done before. If you're not afraid of heights and like views this is for you! I will definitely come back if my budget allows for it 100%. Looking forward to being back or if possible if Anthelion would be open to collaborations as well. You won't regret going with these guys! read more

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Booked a helicopter tour for the 16th at 5:15 pm, which is today and I receive a call in the morning that our tour was canceled due to "unexpected" maintenance. Booked for a special occasion for my girlfriend and I's anniversary and was canceled the same day. Definitely would not recommend this place and would book somewhere else! Reschedule for the tour and refund was offered but our special day was today so no reason for a reschedule. read more

Anthelion Helicopters is amazing!! They went above and beyond to help me propose to my gf at the time. They were so accommodating with both of our families! Highly recommend using Anthelion Helicopter for a helicopter tour! read more

Their staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who is trying to become an helicopter pilot or for any type of flight activities. I look forward to starting my helicopter flight trainings here. read more

Hi I travel with him many times they have good experience about touring and they have group of pilots has very good information and they are Fly with them safely read more

Anthelion Helicopters - Flight Instruction Near Me - Long Beach, California

I spent the most enjoyable 1hr in the air yesterday with my instructor pilot Bjorn. If you think LA is big, you should try seeing it from the air! His knowledge of the various sites you see is incredible. I've lived in LA for half of my 76yrs and this flight was an eye opener. I will go back to enjoy it again. Thanks again to all at Anthelion. read more

As a pilot of fix wing, sea planes, and jets, I enjoyed this place . Their operation felt safe, and was a good experience for myself and for anyone interested in flying . read more

Fantastic experience for my adult son who took a discovery helicopter flight. Recommend 100% if you are interested in flying. Office Manager Sharonne was sweet and informative, making the experience one to remember for both my son and I. read more

I wanted to book a tour longer than 15-30 minutes. Ran across this gem and this was a surprise for my boyfriend. And we had a great time together... getting there is easy, parking is wide open. The pilots are very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. They did their due diligence and we had a safety huddle and fitted us with safety devices. When we got in and buckled up and was off to the races.... I know what I paid for but if you do the El Capitan tour. We flew near Dodgers Stadium, and I think my boyfriend almost passed out because I'm second best and the Dodgers and the Raiders are first.... Oh shoot that makes me third... okay back to the tour.... The aircraft is comfy, the pilots are knowledgeable, our flight was exactly the hour that was paid for and it's within budget. Thanks Anthelion, I might have a new husband soon. (I'm kidding) read more

Excellent all thee way around. Absolutely loved our pilots. 10/10 would definitely recommend read more

Anthelion Helicopters - Flight Instruction Near Me - Long Beach, California

Such a fun birthday gift for my husband this year. We've lived in LB our whole lives-fun to see it from a helicopter! Friendly pilot. Very professional. read more

By far one of the best doors off helicopter rides I've ever been on! Prior to booking I emailed them asking a million questions and Elise was so awesome at getting them answered and responding very quickly! I was blown up on our tour and the doors off experience is amazing! I HIGHLY recommend give them a shot. We were running a little late and the timing worked out perfect because we saw a beautiful sunset. The tour we did was the so cal tour and it was breathtaking. We were in the air for over an hour and the time goes by so fast. Overall, I'd come back here and do it all over again! read more

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Had an awesome time with our helicopter pilot forgot his first name but last name is Hernandez He is absolutely amazing !!!! would give 10 stars if I could. The whole process from reservation to flight was easy and the customer service was exceptional. This was a Valentines surprise for my boyfriend he loved it. If your looking for a great experience Anthelion Helicopters is the one to book with !!!! read more

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Great experience! Great pilot! Fabulous flight!! Highly recommend tuya company for LA flight.

What else we can say this is the best ever Experience! 100percent with no Doubt My Son started in Anthelion since when he was 7YRs OLD AND OFCOURSE UNTILL NOW!.Team absolutely incredible best staff ever!.Anthelion always in our hearts and beautiful memories Thank you To all pilots who give the best they could I appreciate them a lot read more

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