Very cool experience! Thank you Brian! I bought the groupon for this for 2 people as a birthday present for a friend who has always wanted to fly. Brian explained the flight map and a little background about flying plus patiently answered our many questions. We then each took a turn with the simulator. As a beginner flyer, Brian helped us the whole way. He gave us his full attention and told us lots of interesting stories! The view was a bit pixilated and blury but maybe that will improve with time and technology advancements. You can actually look around with the goggles on. Virtual reality is amazing! Brian has room to grow his company for sure. If you are interested in airplanes/flying, definitely check out Call the Ball! Very easy to schedule an appointment too! P.S. My friend loved it! read more

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It's an amazing experience. Brian makes is so much better and interesting since he is an actual military pilot so you'd be feeling so much cooler! I gave 4 out of 5 because he has a lot of potential and so much room for growing. read more

Absolute BEST value for your flight-sim-craving dollar. Brian is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly professional. Regardless of your level of aviation experience, Brian will match your level and make sure you're comfortable. Having a little bit of aviation book-knowledge, Brian took the time to explain all the things I had questions about. He'll walk you through the process and the VR setup adds a WHOLE new level of immersion. Other flight sim places make you pay top-dollar, but this place is extreme bang for the buck. As a SoCal local, I'll be coming back over and over again. read more

Brain is very friendly like all here says. I used to fly competition aerobatic and wanted to experience how VR progressed. Compared to MSFS with Trackir, this place's VR is infinitely more immersive. Detail was not very high yet, but that seems to be the technical limitation. (checked their goggle is the best money can buy) I flew F-16 and air brake control was push forward to open push back to close which is against my instinct. I had to constantly look back hard to double check if brake is the way I wanted, and this WAS the best part of VR experience. Even though resolution is a bit low, there was NO delay system showing where I was seeing. It felt very real and a few times I could swear it was moving. In-cockpit graphics appeared so very 3D. Far-away graphics were better in non-VR. Absolutely recommend for all fighter pilot wannabes. There is only 1 unit at the moment and I wish there's 2 for combat. read more

Brian is a great guy and made the experience that much more enjoyable. He is very knowledgeable about flying and military aircraft and provided great education alongside the great instruction during the VR experience. As a person who doesn't want to spend the money on a VR flight rig like this, this was the next best alternative. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Call the Ball Simulators - Virtual Reality Centers Near Me - La Mirada, California

As a full time Airline Pilot I've seen flight simulators from small home based versions to the multi million dollar level. As soon as the VR goggles were on I was immediately impressed. No matter which direction you looked or how you moved your head/body, it was as if I was sitting in the actual aircraft. It was so surreal that I kept looking for my arms and legs! The sights, sounds, and rumble of the cockpit instantly transport you to another world. Before you know it, you already forgot you're still sitting on the ground. Words can't describe how realistic it is, and it's something you need to experience to believe. Trust me you won't be disappointed. read more

Great experience! Brian is very knowledgeable and will guide you through the flight on how to properly fly. It was my first time there and would inform friends to come here and fly! It's a really cool experience and it does feel like you are flying on a real plane. Not sure how he did it but when the landing gears come out and you land you definitely feel it which makes the experience feel very immersed and 4D like. read more

Awesome experience, I came here with high expectations and it did not disappoint. I've always been fascinated by aviation and the instructor was very knowledgeable. It's something different from just going out on a normal weekend. This makes you feel like you're actually in control of a Military aircraft. I will definitely be going back soon. read more

I want to thank Brian for the flying experience! Brian is a very kind and patient instructor. He is also a real pilot too and shared with me his flight experiences. I have never done a flight simulator with Virtual Reality goggles before, so this was a new experience for me. I enjoyed how you could look all round the airspace surrounding you, which is a far different experience than just seeing a screen in front of you. Brian was also very flexible with scheduling, as I get out of work at various, unpredictable times each weekday and headed over to Call the Ball right after work. Thank you Brian! read more

Brian is an incredibly knowledgeable and personable instructor. The experience was unique and greatly exceeded my expectations. It's was an awesome date idea, and provided a lot of laughs and entertainment. Highly recommended! read more

Found out about this biz through a buddy with a penchant for Groupon deals. This was an absolute blast! The owner, Brian, is a cool and patient instructor and does a great job of guiding you through maneuvers and controls. His rig is also excellent. No lag and great resolution. Will absolutely come back. read more

Today my father and I went to Call the Ball for our first VR flight simulator flight today. We had a awesome time and Brian (our instructor) was great. Brian was very professional and informative for it being our first flight. I will definitely be going back and fly with Brian again. Highly recommended. read more

Took my 3 sons (ages 12-16) and my mentally handicapped brother (age 50) and BRIAN was AMAZING with all 4!!! Brian is VERY knowledgeable in not only flying, but he also shared about fun and interesting airplane and helicopter museums and airports along the west coast that inspired our next family trip. My sons loved their experience and begged to return as soon as we finished. My bother's experience was so precious and memorable, that I had to write a review! We all soon realized that my brother was not going to be capable of flying the airplane on his own when he kept crashing, so Brian went over the knelt beside my brother and helped him fly for the whole time! He was so encouraging, patient, kind, and comfortable around my brother; it would have made you cry! I will try to post a picture from our experience! Brian even took a lot of extra time to make sure my brother had the experience of a lifetime! TOTALLY AWESOME EXPERIENCE! Brian's creative simulator was fun for us to sit in, and the VR experience was AMAZING!!! Between all four boys, they flew a military airplane, a jet, and a helicopter. The VR goggles make it so realistic and it was educational and fun! We will go back again, and we would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this experience to anyone, for sure! Everyone, including those with mild disabilities, are in great hands with Brian! read more